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"When are you chatting with the band?" an inquiry reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their fourth member."

However, there remains a key snag: I also wants to be Haim's fourth member. And we're far from alone. Several celebrated fans have openly coveted the role.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their career doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic ensembles, they're a inseparable trio. Their visuals frequently show them marching in unison down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans approached us and said, 'After your show, I got a guitar'," states Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the greatest honor. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage young girls to start a band."

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

Grammy Milestone

The trio are connecting from their homes, where they're recovering after an major tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," says Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the nomination isn't lost on the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant milestone," continues Alana. "But we're just grateful for the women that inspired us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record emerged from a period of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music inhabits that strange transitional period where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The words follow endings and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them determining in the moment who they are becoming.

"I love way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to consciously practice shutting out the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Style

That developed toughness demanded 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 was founded on the percussion.

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

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

Anecdotes and Collective Laughter

The band's honesty shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic misadventures.

Someone left Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

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

A Secure Path

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their position in the industry.

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

However the sister act will always be their number one commitment.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."