Everyone Are Invited to Join as the Fourth Haim Member.

"When are you interviewing the band?" a text pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their fourth member."

There is only a single issue: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're in plentiful company. A host of high-profile admirers have also petitioned for the role.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic ensembles, they're a inseparable unit. Their visuals frequently depict them walking in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such unfettered joy you find yourself thinking, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the greatest honor. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire young girls to start a band."

"Therefore all are welcome to be the fourth Haim sister."

Historic Nod

The trio 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 shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

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

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge step," adds Alana. "However we're just grateful for the female artists that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The record emerged from a phase of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The words detail breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them working out in the moment who they are becoming.

"I adore summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to actively work on shutting out the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

That newfound resilience called for a fresh approach – more organic and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that was founded on the drums.

"Drums are such a specific thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Camaraderie

The band's candor inspired the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their dating tales.

A former partner left Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Legacy

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their standing in the music world.

They're top-billed acts, with hit albums and an global audience.

But the band will consistently be their top focus.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still going strong."