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"Any idea when you're chatting with the Haim sisters?" a text reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains a key snag: I also longs to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're in plentiful company. Multiple famous supporters have openly begged for the honor.

The evidence suggests something is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their path doing sets at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy Award nominees.

In the tradition of the greatest groups, they're a close trio. Their videos frequently show them marching in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such boundless exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a drum kit'," states Alana, the most junior of the trio. "It is the greatest compliment. It is a prize in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage others to make music."

"And thus anyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister."

Grammy Nod

The group have called into home, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're currently celebrating the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I follow the announcements every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the nomination isn't lost on the trio.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge milestone," adds Alana. "However we're just grateful for the women that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The record came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that strange liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The themes track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they are becoming.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

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

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that began with the drum sound.

"The drum sound is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she says.

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

Stories and Collective Camaraderie

The band's candor shaped the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic tales.

Someone ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"During these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's therapeutic."

A Confident Path

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. These days, Haim are more confident of their standing in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an worldwide audience.

Yet the band will consistently be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was little," concludes Alana. "There is nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still making music."