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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the band?" an inquiry reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

There's just a key snag: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' additional sibling. What's more, we are not alone. A host of high-profile supporters have publicly petitioned for the position.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their career performing shows at local delicatessens with their family. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy nominees.

In the tradition of the greatest groups, they're a tight-knit trio. Their videos often depict them striding in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such pure exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans told us and said, 'After your show, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That is the ultimate honor. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage people to make music."

"So all gets an invitation to be the fourth member of Haim."

Historic Milestone

The trio are speaking from a break, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in the running for the prize.

"I watch the lists every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The significance of the accolade isn't lost on the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge achievement," says Alana. "Yet we're just grateful for the women that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The project was born from a phase of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The themes detail breakups and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real time who they aspire to be.

"I love summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a slogan. You have to consciously practice shutting out the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That newfound toughness called for a new sound – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that started with the drums.

"The drum sound is such a specific thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the ideal drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Humor

The trio's honesty shaped the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their dating tales.

Someone left Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Future

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more confident of their place in the music world.

They're festival headliners, with chart-topping albums and an worldwide fan base.

But the sister act will forever be their primary commitment.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "There is no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still making music."