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"When are you chatting with the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can be their newest bandmate."

There's just a key snag: The sender also wants to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are in plentiful company. A host of high-profile admirers have also petitioned for the honor.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their family. Now they're multiple Grammy nominees.

Like all the best groups, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos often show them marching in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such boundless happiness you find yourself thinking, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a bass'," says Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "That is the greatest compliment. It is a prize in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can motivate young girls to start a band."

"Therefore all gets an invitation to be the next Haim sister."

Award Recognition

The group are connecting from their homes, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're right now processing the news it's been shortlisted for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in the running for the trophy.

"I tune into the announcements every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," says Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The significance of the nomination resonates with the band.

"We deliberately set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge step," says Alana. "But we're just thankful for the pioneers that came before us."

Heartbreak and Humour

The project was born from a time of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that unique transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to let go.

The themes detail departures and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them working out in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect way of putting it, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in shutting out the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That newfound resilience required a fresh approach – more raw and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that began with the percussion.

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she states.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our book," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums don't start until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The trio's candor shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their dating tales.

One man left Este over a health consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Future

One can easily sense a evolution in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're major draws, with successful albums and an worldwide fan base.

Yet the sister act will consistently be their number one commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."