PinkPantheress Earns First Grammy Nods for Debut Album

UK artist discusses Grammy nominations, 'Stateside' remix with Zara Larsson, and collaborations on Fancy Some More?

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:23pm

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PinkPantheress, the rising UK artist, recently received her first two Grammy nominations, including a nod for her debut album. In an interview, she discussed the excitement of waking up to the nomination news, how the recognition represents the UK dance/electronic scene she comes from, and how she's celebrating the milestone without going overboard.

Why it matters

PinkPantheress' Grammy nominations mark a breakthrough moment for the young UK artist, who has quickly built a devoted following for her unique blend of dance, electronic, and alternative pop. The nominations showcase the growing global appeal of the UK's vibrant underground music scene that PinkPantheress represents.

The details

In the interview, PinkPantheress described the morning she learned of her Grammy nominations, including a text from her co-producer about the 'Illegal' song nomination. She said she was 'ecstatic' about the recognition, though her celebration was relatively low-key. PinkPantheress emphasized that the nominations mean a lot in terms of representing the UK music scene and alternative genres that she champions.

  • On November 7, 2026, PinkPantheress received news of her two Grammy nominations.

The players

PinkPantheress

A rising UK artist known for her unique blend of dance, electronic, and alternative pop music.

Zara Larsson

A Swedish pop singer who collaborated with PinkPantheress on a remix of the song 'Stateside'.

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What they’re saying

“I was in bed, and then I got woken up with the news. The coproducer of the whole project, and then, specifically 'Illegal,' sent like an invisible text, like, where you can make it invisible. And he was like, did you see I was so scared. Like, yeah, it was shocking. I was in bed, though, I remember.”

— PinkPantheress

“It definitely did carry me through the day. I was very, very happy. Obviously, I was like, ecstatic. And I was just getting so many messages of, like, 'congratulations and congratulations.' And I don't think I celebrated, but I think, oh, I think I did. I think I went to get dinner, but like, it wasn't like a whole shebang.”

— PinkPantheress

What’s next

The 2027 Grammy Awards ceremony, where PinkPantheress is nominated, will take place on January 28th.

The takeaway

PinkPantheress' Grammy nominations represent a major milestone for the rising UK artist, showcasing the global appeal of the vibrant alternative and electronic music scene she comes from. The recognition is a testament to her unique sound and ability to connect with audiences worldwide.