Everyone Are Welcome to Become the Additional Haim Sisters Member.
"When are you interviewing the band?" an inquiry arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their extra sister."
There is only a key snag: I also desires to be Haim's additional sibling. Furthermore, we are far from alone. A host of high-profile supporters have also petitioned for the position.
It's clear an irresistible appeal is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their family. Now they're repeated Grammy nominees.
Like all the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their visuals often show them marching in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless joy you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be part of that, too."
"The amount of times on tour that audience members came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a guitar'," says Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the biggest honor. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire people to make music."
"Therefore anyone are welcome to be the fourth member of Haim."
Historic Milestone
The band are speaking from a break, where they're recovering after an major tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.
They're right now celebrating the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in the running for the trophy.
"I watch the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," says Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I imagining things'?"
The significance of the accolade resonates with the trio.
"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "However we're just thankful for the pioneers that inspired us."
Personal Turmoil and Laughter
The project was born from a period of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that odd transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to let go.
The themes follow endings and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them determining in the moment who they want to be.
"I love summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to actively work on ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."
Evolution of Sound
That newfound confidence required a fresh approach – more raw and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.
For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that started with the percussion.
"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she says.
"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."
Stories and Collective Humor
The trio's openness shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters shared some of their romantic tales.
Someone broke up with Este over a health concern. Alana shared a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.
"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."
An Assured Path
It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their position in the rock pantheon.
They're major draws, with successful albums and an international audience.
Yet the band will consistently be their primary focus.
"My sisters and I have been making music since I was four," shares Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still kicking."
