The World is Welcome to Be the Fourth Haim Member.

"Any idea when you're speaking to the band?" a text pops up. "My request was to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There's just a key snag: I also wants to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. A host of famous fans have publicly begged for the position.

One thing is obvious a special quality is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their career performing shows at neighborhood delis with their family. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy nominees.

Like all the best groups, they're a tight-knit trio. Their music videos frequently depict them striding in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such boundless happiness you inevitably think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a drum kit'," states Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That is the greatest compliment. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire others to make music."

"Therefore everyone are welcome to be the fourth member of Haim."

Award Milestone

The band are connecting from home, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're presently celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the accolade is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant achievement," says Alana. "But we're just thankful for the women that came before us."

Heartbreak and Laughter

The record came out of a time of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to let go.

The themes follow breakups and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them determining in real time who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to actively work on ignoring the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That newfound resilience called for a different sonic direction – more organic and powerful than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the percussion.

"Drums are such a nuanced thing, and I care so much about it," she says.

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

Stories and Collective Humor

The band's openness inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal tales.

Someone broke up with Este over a medical concern. Alana told a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Legacy

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're major draws, with successful albums and an global audience.

Yet Haim will always be their primary commitment.

"We have been playing music since I was four," concludes Alana. "There is no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."