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"When are you speaking to Haim?" a message arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can be their fourth member."

However, there remains one problem: The author likewise wants to be Haim's newest recruit. And we're in plentiful company. A host of famous supporters have publicly petitioned for the honor.

One thing is obvious something is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multi-time Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the greatest groups, they're a inseparable gang. Their visuals often depict them walking in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered happiness you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That is the ultimate compliment. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire young girls to start a band."

"So all is invited to be the fourth Haim sister."

Historic Nod

The trio are connecting from their homes, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in promoting their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in the running for the award.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it almost feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I imagining things'?"

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

"We truly set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a major achievement," adds Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the women that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The record was born from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The words detail departures and partings. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they want to be.

"I adore description, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to actively work on shutting out the outside opinions and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Music

That developed toughness called for a fresh approach – more organic and powerful than anything the band had done before.

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," jokes Alana. "I've said it, our albums won't commence until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Humor

The trio's openness fueled the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their dating horror stories.

One man left Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"During these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more assured of their position in the rock pantheon.

They're major draws, with chart-topping albums and an worldwide following.

Yet Haim will consistently be their number one commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was little," says Alana. "There is nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still kicking."