The World is Encouraged to Join as the Additional Haim Sisters Sister.

"Any idea when you're interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their fourth member."

There's just one problem: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. Several celebrated supporters have also coveted the position.

One thing is obvious something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their career doing sets at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy Award nominees.

In the tradition of the best bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos often feature them marching in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such boundless happiness you can't help but think, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That's the ultimate compliment. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate others to start a band."

"And thus all gets an invitation to be the next member of Haim."

Historic Milestone

The band have called into a break, where they're recovering after an lengthy tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from the news it's been in the running for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I follow the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," says Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

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

"We deliberately set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a major achievement," says Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the pioneers that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Humour

The record was born from a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music explores that unique transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The lyrics track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them working out in real life who they want to be.

"I love description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to make an effort in blocking the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Sound

That developed confidence required a fresh approach – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the drum sound.

"Percussion is such a nuanced thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she states.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our memoir," quips Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the ideal drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Humor

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

One man broke up with Este over a health consideration. Alana shared a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their standing in the industry.

They're major draws, with hit albums and an international fan base.

Yet the band will always be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was a young child," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still kicking."