Today the Grammys revealed the full list of 2023 nominees. Arctic Monkeys, Big Thief, Arcade Fire, Björk and Wet Leg are just some of the artists vying for Best Alternative Music Album and/or Best Alternative Music Performance.
Big Thief, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and debutante hitter runaway Wet Leg (who won Best New Artist) all received Grammy nominations in both the Best Alternative Album and Performance categories. Arctic Monkeys rated it “better a mirror ball,” as did Florence and King of the Machine.
Björk also received a nomination for her new album vosora, And Arcade Fire, in particular, got a nod for their latest album we, Despite accusations of sexual misconduct targeting Wayne Butler in August.
See the nominees for Best Alternative Music Album and performance below, and stay tuned here for more information on the 2023 Grammys. The awards show will take place on Sunday, February 5th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
Best Alternative Music Album:
Arcade Fire – we
big thief – Warm New Dragon Mountain I believe in you
Bjork – Vosora
wet leg – wet leg
Yes Yes Yes – cool it
Best Alternative Musical Performance:
Arctic Monkeys – “There Better Be A Mirror Ball”
Big Thief – “Certainty”
Florence + The Machine – “The King”
Wet Saq – “Cheese Lounge”
yes yes yes feat. Genius Perfume – “Spitting from the Edge of the World”
