The World is Invited to Be the Extra Haim Sisters Bandmate.

"Any idea when you're chatting with the Haim sisters?" a text arrives. "My request was to ask if I can be their fourth member."

There is only one problem: The sender also longs to be Haim's additional sibling. What's more, we are in plentiful company. Multiple famous supporters have publicly coveted the honor.

It's clear a special quality is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path performing shows at local delicatessens with their family. Now they're repeated Grammy hopefuls.

In the tradition of the best ensembles, they're a close gang. Their music videos repeatedly depict them striding in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such unfettered happiness you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'After your show, I picked up a bass'," says Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the ultimate compliment. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire young girls to make music."

"So all are welcome to be the fourth part of the family."

Historic Milestone

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

They're right now processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the very first female band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I watch the lists every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I imagining things'?"

The importance of the accolade isn't lost on the band.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge milestone," continues Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the female artists that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Laughter

The record came out of a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not yet ready to let go.

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

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a mantra. You have to consciously practice blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That developed toughness called for a fresh approach – more unpolished and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

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

Experiences and Collective Humor

The band's honesty shaped the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their romantic misadventures.

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

"During these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's therapeutic."

A Secure Path

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their position in the industry.

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

However the sister act will always be their top focus.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was four," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."