The World is Encouraged to Become the Additional Haim Sisters Bandmate.

"Any idea when you're chatting with Haim?" an inquiry pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their fourth member."

However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are far from alone. Several celebrated supporters have publicly begged for the role.

The evidence suggests something is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multi-time Grammy Award nominees.

In the tradition of the most iconic ensembles, they're a inseparable unit. Their music videos often depict them walking in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such unfettered happiness you inevitably think, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a drum kit'," says Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "It is the biggest compliment. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate others to form a group."

"And thus all are welcome to be the fourth Haim sister."

Historic Nod

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

They're presently reeling from the news it's been nominated for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first female band ever in contention for the prize.

"I watch the lists every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The importance of the honor resonates with the trio.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "But we're just thankful for the female artists that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The project emerged from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that unique in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The words track breakups and partings. The sisters want love, but not the specific love they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real life who they are becoming.

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

Development of Style

That developed toughness demanded a different sonic direction – more organic and powerful than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that started with the drum sound.

"The drum sound is such a detailed thing, and I am so passionate about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our biography," jokes Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Laughter

The trio's honesty fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic tales.

Someone left Este over a medical concern. Alana told a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

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

A Confident Future

You can clearly sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their position in the music world.

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an worldwide audience.

But Haim will consistently be their number one priority.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was little," says Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still making music."