On November 10, 2023, the official list of Grammy nominations for the past year was announced. While it has undoubtedly been an amazing year for music, there were some questionable additions in the larger categories. Below are some of the more important nominations and our thoughts about where they went wrong.
- Record of the Year
Nominees include:
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? [Barbie Movie]
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Jon Batiste – Worship
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Victoria Monét – On My Mama
Thoughts:
As expected, Taylor Swift and SZA killed it this year. We love to see some love going out to Boygenius and Victoria Monét hitting the list. HOWEVER, let’s be realistic. Who listened to Jon Batiste’s new album? (This is literally how I found out he released new music). Also, where is Hozier? Made one of the BEST albums I’ve ever heard, unmatched lyricism and tone, and no nomination?
- Album of the Year
Nominees include:
Boygenius – The Record
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
SZA – SOS
Taylor Swift – Midnights
Thoughts:
The love I have for Lana is unmatched, and DYKTTATUOB is a fantastic album to nominate for this category.
- Best New Artist
Nominees include:
Coco Jones
Gracie Abrams
Fred Again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
The War and Treaty
Thoughts:
Personally, I am always rooting for my main man Noah Kahan. “Northern Attitude” and “The View Between Villages” are definitely going to be at the top of my Spotify wrapped this year. Still, you can’t go wrong with any of the amazing musicians on this list.
- Best Rock Song:
Nominees include:
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
The Rolling Stones – Angry
Thoughts:
This is an absolutely beautiful category. I like to see the more diverse inclusions of Boygenius and Olivia because these tracks definitely exceed their traditional groupings as either alternative or pop artists. In simpler terms, they definitely rock. (Also, Foo Fighters and Rolling Stones are still amazing, for those who are wondering).
The official award ceremony will take place on Feb. 4, 2023, so be sure to tune in then for the announced winners (or just wait for us to write about it the next day)!