The Cure: after 24 years they return to the Grammys with two nominations

After twenty-four years of absence from the nominations, The Cure officially return to the Grammy Awards. Robert Smith’s band got it two nominations for the 2026 edition: one in the Best Alternative Music Album category for “Songs of a Lost World” and another for Best Alternative Music Performance with the song “Alone”. It is the first recognition since 2001, when they were nominated with “Bloodflowers”, and a powerful signal for one of the most influential groups in the history of British rock.

The album, awaited for years and welcomed as the true return of the Cure after a long recording silencemoves between melancholy, post-romantic visions and a sound that stay true to the DNA of the group while speaking a current language. The nominations represent recognition not only of the artistic value of the album, but also of its longevity of a band capable of spanning generations and remaining relevant without chasing trends. In an ever-changing musical landscape, the presence of The Cure in the “alternative” category tells a lot about their role: not simple veterans, but pioneers still capable of influencing the shape of contemporary rock. Whether they win or not, this return to the Grammys is already a small cultural victory — confirmation that melancholy, when it is sincere and radical, never goes out of fashion.