The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Some notable names in the alternative music categories include Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon and Clairo, both nominated for the first time. See all Grammy nominations here.
Gordon, nominated for “Bye Bye”, will look to beat Cage the Elephant, Fontaines, DC, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and St. Vincent to win Best Alternative Music Performance.
Clairo, candidate for Charmwill compete with Gordon, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent in the Best Alternative Music Album category.
The first Grammy Award for Best Alternative Performance went to Wet Leg, in 2023, for “Chaise Longue”. Earlier this year, Paramore won the category with “This Is Why.”
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Best Alternative Music Performance
Cage the Elephant – Happy Neon
Fontaines DC – Starburster
Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake
Saint Vincent – Psyllos
Best Alternative Music Album
Brittany Howard – What Now
Clairo – Charm
Kim Gordon – The Collective
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God
St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
