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

There is only a key snag: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. A host of celebrated fans have also coveted the position.

The evidence suggests something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're multiple Grammy nominees.

Like all the best groups, they're a inseparable gang. Their music videos repeatedly feature them walking in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered joy you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That is the biggest compliment. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire others to form a group."

"Therefore everyone are welcome to be the next part of the family."

Grammy Milestone

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

They're currently processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in contention for the award.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the nomination is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major milestone," says Alana. "However we're just grateful for the women that paved the way."

Heartbreak and Candor

The album emerged from a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that odd in-between place where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The lyrics track departures and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them determining in the moment who they aspire to be.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to actively work on blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Music

That newfound toughness demanded a fresh approach – more raw and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our biography," quips Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the ideal drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Laughter

The band's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their dating horror stories.

Someone broke up with Este over a health concern. Alana shared a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Legacy

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

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

Yet Haim will consistently be their top commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."