Louder: Grammy nominations are here!

SZA, boygenius, Olivia Rodrigo and more

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 10, 2023 By Caryn Ganz Pop Music Editor SZA is the top nominee for the 66th annual Grammy Awards with nine nods for her album "SOS," which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She leads a group of contenders that also includes Victoria Monét (with seven), as well as Jon Batiste, boygenius, Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift (all with six apiece). Songs from the movie "Barbie" received 11 nods in seven categories. Here's Ben Sisario on the big picture; Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Jon Pareles on snubs and surprises, the full list of nominees in all 94 categories and highlights from our recent coverage of these artists. (And keep an eye out for a special Grammy Amplifier newsletter later today, guest written by Jon Pareles.) From left: Mohammed Badra/EPA, via Shutterstock; Chantal Anderson for The New York Times; Nina Westervelt for The New York Times SZA, 'Barbie' Songs and Young Women Lead 2024 Grammy Nominees The indie-rock group boygenius, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Victoria Monét are among the most nominated artists for the 66th annual awards in February. By Ben Sisario From left: Evan Agostini/Invision, via Associated Press; Jingyu Lin for The New York Times; George Walker Iv/Invision, via Associated Press Grammy Snubs and Surprises: boygenius Thrives, Country and Rap Wither A look at the Grammys' most unexpected and interesting story lines, including Olivia Rodrigo's intergenerational rock battle with the Rolling Stones. By Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz and Jon Pareles Nina Westervelt for The New York Times Grammy Awards 2024: The Full List of Nominees Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 66th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT SZA, THE MOST NOMINATED ARTIST Philip-Daniel Ducasse for The New York Times SZA's Ruination Brought Her Everything Her moody, enigmatic music made her a megastar. Can she learn to live with success? By Danyel Smith CRITIC'S PICK SZA Revels in Mixed Emotions on 'SOS' On her second album, the singer with an unpredictable and emotionally charged flow expands her sound as she ponders all her conflicting impulses. By Jon Pareles SZA's Very Roundabout Path to Success A conversation about the singer and songwriter's chart-topping "SOS," and the different approach to star-making that brought her there. MORE TOP NOMINEES Chantal Anderson for The New York Times Olivia Rodrigo, Pop's Brightest New Hope, Just May Be a Rock Star After the blockbuster success of her debut LP, "Sour," and its smash "Drivers License," the 20-year-old cranks up the volume and digs deep for its powerful follow-up, "Guts." By Caryn Ganz CRITIC'S PICK Olivia Rodrigo Has Seen the World Now, and She's Livid On her second album, "Guts," which flaunts rock brashness and singer-songwriter intimacy, the sudden pop star is showing just how fraught life is at the top. By Jon Caramanica Olivia Rodrigo's Songs About Growing Pains The 20-year-old singer-songwriter returns with "Guts," an album informed by the opportunities and costs of her rapid rise. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Andre D. Wagner for The New York Times Jon Batiste Has Got the Whole Wide Music World in His Hands The pianist is following his Grammy win with "World Music Radio," a concept album that challenges genre borders and carries a message of open-armed inclusivity. By Ben Sisario CRITIC'S PICK The Indie-Rock Trio boygenius Returns, Confident and Connected Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus reunite to take new chances on their first full album together, "The Record." By Jon Pareles The Friendship Harmonies of boygenius How Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus's side project has become a major part of their music — and their lore. Beth Garrabrant ALBUM REVIEW Taylor Swift, Caught Between Yesterday and Tomorrow on 'Midnights' The singer-songwriter's 10th studio album returns to the pop sound she left in 2019, and explores a familiar subject: how she is perceived, and how she perceives herself. By Jon Caramanica Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' (Lindsay's Version) Tracing the pop superstar's evolution by connecting 13 of her newest songs to 13 from her past. CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK Taylor Swift, 30-Something, Is Revising Her Own Love Stories On "Midnights," the singer-songwriter probes the realizations and reckonings of many millennial women around timelines for relationships, motherhood and ambition. By Lindsay Zoladz Taylor Swift's 'Midnights': Let's Discuss The blockbuster singer-songwriter's 10th studio album finds her at a crossroads: Will she continue to reckon with her past, or forge another new path forward? Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT BEST NEW ARTIST NOMINEES Peter Fisher for The New York Times How Fred Again.. Turns Digital Bricolage Into Dance-Floor Weepers The Brian Eno-mentored musician Fred Gibson is amassing a following with tracks built from social feeds and his iPhone. The intricate and emotional results can sometimes even start a party. By Foster Kamer Luisa Opalesky for The New York Times Ice Spice Broke Out With 'Munch.' Rap's New Princess Is Just Warming Up. Last year, the Bronx rapper emerged from the drill scene with a pop-friendly sound, and attracted the attention of Drake. Now she's releasing her first EP. By Jon Caramanica Gabriel McCurdy for The New York Times Meet Jelly Roll, the Rapper Turned Country Singer Rousing Nashville The 38-year-old artist born Jason DeFord has been turning his struggles into music for years. Now it has a bit more twang, and a lot more attention. By Alan Light Jack Plunkett/Invision, via Associated Press Noah Kahan's Rootsy Rock Revival Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with "Stick Season." Make a friend's day: Forward this email! Get this from a friend? Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter @nytimesmusic. Send your feedback on Louder at theplaylist@nytimes.com. 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