"The Cure have nabbed a nomination for their glorious comeback effort Songs of a Lost World, which served as the group's first release of all-new material in 16 years. The Cure haven't been nominated for a Grammy since 2001, when they received a Best Alternative Album nod for their 2000 effort Bloodflowers. Hayley Williams has also been nominated for third solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, which arrived just two days before the 2026 Grammys' eligibility period ended on August 30th, 2025."
"The Grammy organization has their own definition of alternative (updated circa 2019), with the award commemorating music that "embraces attributes of progression and innovation in both the music and attitudes associated with it." While it's "often a less intense version of rock, or a more intense version of pop," the criteria center around an album's originality and eclectic nature. Last year, St. Vincent won the prize for All Born Screaming."
The 2026 Grammys announced finalists for Best Alternative Music Album, featuring The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, the group's first all-new release in 16 years and first nomination since 2001. Hayley Williams earned a nomination for Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, released two days before the eligibility cutoff on August 30, 2025. Bon Iver received a nomination for SABLE, fABLE, and Wet Leg's sophomore record moisturizer secured another nomination, continuing the band's Grammys streak. Tyler, the Creator was nominated for DON'T TAP THE GLASS and also garnered multiple major-category nominations. The award emphasizes originality, progression, and eclecticism in alternative music.
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