Everyone is Encouraged to Be the Fourth Haim Sister.
"Any idea when you're interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry pops up. "My request was to ask if I can join as their extra sister."
However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise desires to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. Multiple high-profile supporters have also coveted the honor.
The evidence suggests something is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at local delicatessens with their family. Today, they are multiple Grammy Award nominees.
Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos repeatedly show them striding in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such boundless joy you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be involved in that, too."
"The numerous instances on tour that audience members told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the ultimate honour. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire others to start a band."
"So anyone are welcome to be the next part of the family."
Award Recognition
The trio are connecting from their homes, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in for their new album, I Quit.
They're right now reeling from the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in contention for the trophy.
"I watch the lists every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I hallucinating'?"
The importance of the accolade is deeply felt by the trio.
"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major step," continues Alana. "But we're just grateful for the pioneers that inspired us."
Personal Turmoil and Laughter
The album emerged from a time of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to move on.
The lyrics follow endings and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them determining in real life who they aspire to be.
"That's a perfect summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."
Refinement of Style
That recent confidence required a fresh approach – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.
For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the percussion.
"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.
"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," quips Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the right drum sound."
Anecdotes and Collective Camaraderie
The band's openness fueled the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic tales.
A former partner left Este over a health consideration. Alana shared a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.
"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's so amazing."
An Assured Legacy
It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their place in the industry.
They're top-billed acts, with hit albums and an global fan base.
But the sister act will always be their number one focus.
"We have been playing music since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "There is no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still going strong."