The Mercurial Rise of Dijon: How a Low-Key Maverick Scored Major GRAMMY Nods
From Bedroom Isolation to The GRAMMY Stage: Dijon’s Banner Year The news dropped this morning, confirming what many in the music sphere have quietly acknowledged for months.
The news dropped this morning, confirming what many in the music sphere have quietly acknowledged for months: 2025 belongs to Dijon. The mercurial musician, known for his raw, emotionally charged blend of folk, R&B, and experimental pop, has officially secured two nominations for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. The honors include a coveted nod for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, and a shared nomination in the prestigious Album of the Year category for his essential contributions to Justin Bieber’s chart-topping SWAG.
While his groundbreaking 2021 debut, Absolutely, established a devoted fan base and earned critical raves from outlets like Pitchfork (which awarded it Best New Music), Dijon has largely operated below the mainstream radar with solo material. Yet, 2025 saw him become an indispensable collaborator across some of the year’s biggest projects. Alongside his work on SWAG—co-creating standout tracks like “DAISIES,” “DEVOTION,” and “Yukon”—he also lent his distinctive touch to Bon Iver’s acclaimed album SABLE, fABLE. Most recently, the artist even captivated audiences with a supporting acting role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s blockbuster One Battle After Another. His two GRAMMY nominations now serve as a powerful acknowledgment of his profound, industry-wide influence.
The GRAMMY recognition arrives as Dijon is deep into his North American headlining tour in support of his acclaimed sophomore album, Baby. A true critical darling, the album’s release—which came with no single offerings and just a one-week countdown—sparked widespread adoration from musical peers and a tidal wave of positive press from The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and more.
Recorded mostly at home and in isolation with his new family and musical kindred spirits Andrew Sarlo, Henry Kwapis, and Michael Gordon, Baby is a defining body of work that once again proves Dijon’s capacity to subtly shift the sound of contemporary music. It retains the signature deliberate introspection fans have come to expect, focusing on the mania of domesticity and examining new fatherhood. From track to track, the album captures the moments of ecstasy and tragedy that inevitably follow life-altering change, resonating deeply with listeners navigating their own evolutions.
Praise for the live show has been equally ecstatic. Following a successful opening night in San Diego, Dijon celebrated a triumphant sold-out two-night stint at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The second night was a high-water mark, featuring an emotional reunion with close collaborator and friend Mk.gee for a performance of “HIGHER!” and a beloved “Big Mike’s” encore. As this buzzy 30-date tour continues to traverse the U.S. and Canada, anticipation builds for the charismatic musician’s return to the East Coast, promising more electric, raw performances.
The multiple nominations solidify Dijon’s status not just as a cult favorite, but as a true sonic architect whose quiet genius is now finally getting its overdue moment in the major awards spotlight.