Electronic dance music continues to break barriers and capture mainstream attention as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards nominations spotlight a who’s who of club culture, genre-pushing producers, and crossover pop acts. This year’s nods, revealed ahead of the 2026 ceremony, confirm that the worlds of dance, pop, and underground innovation are more intertwined than ever. 1
EDM’s Vanguard: The Heavy Hitters Lead the Field
Skrillex, Fred again.., and KAYTRANADA dominate the nominations with multiple entries across several categories, signaling their continued influence and boundary-pushing momentum within the scene. Pop superstar Lady Gaga also cements herself as a cross-genre force, landing major recognition with her dance-driven track “Abracadabra,” which appears in both pop and electronic award sections as well as the coveted Record and Song of the Year shortlists. 2
Best Dance/Electronic Album: Artistic Innovation on Display
This year, the Best Dance/Electronic Album category is defined by a spectrum of genres and creative approaches:
| Nominee (Artist) | Album Title |
|---|---|
| FKA twigs | EUSEXUA |
| Fred again.. | Ten Days |
| PinkPantheress | Fancy That |
| RÜFÜS DU SOL | Inhale / Exhale |
| Skrillex | F-U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3 |
Each album blends avant-garde pop, emotive storytelling, and pulse-racing club energy. FKA twigs returns with her most experimental project to date, while Fred again.. cements his reputation for cathartic, sample-rich soundscapes. Skrillex’s irreverent and genre-smashing full-length turns heads, and RÜFÜS DU SOL deliver euphoric, stadium-sized hooks for dance floors worldwide.
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Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Collaboration and Crossover
The Best Dance/Electronic Recording nominees showcase wild collaborations and the expanding reach of club culture:
| Artists | Track |
|---|---|
| Disclosure & Anderson .Paak | “No Cap” |
| Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax | “Victory Lap” |
| KAYTRANADA | “SPACE INVADER” |
| Skrillex | “VOLTAGE” |
| Tame Impala | “End of Summer” |
Genre hybrids like Disclosure’s work with Anderson .Paak, and the unexpected Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax trio, reflect how EDM’s influence stretches from rap to psychedelic rock. 3
Best Pop Dance Recording: The Club Goes Mainstream
Mainstream vocalists and pop producers further blur genre lines in the Best Pop Dance Recording category:
| Artists | Track |
|---|---|
| Lady Gaga | “Abracadabra” |
| Selena Gomez & benny blanco | “Bluest Flame” |
| Zara Larsson | “Midnight Sun” |
| Tate McRae | “Just Keep Watching” (from F1 The Movie) |
| PinkPantheress | “Illegal” |
Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” epitomizes pop’s devotion to dance, while PinkPantheress merges Y2K nostalgia with future-facing beats. Selena Gomez, Zara Larsson, and Tate McRae each bring infectious melodies crafted for festival crowds and late-night playlists.
Best Remixed Recording: Reinvention by the Masters
EDM’s greatest value often lies in its ability to reshape and reinterpret. This year’s Best Remixed Recording nominees celebrate that tradition:
| Remixer (Original Artist) | Remix Title |
|---|---|
| Gesaffelstein (Lady Gaga) | “Abracadabra” (Gesaffelstein Remix) |
| KAYTRANADA (Mariah Carey) | “Don’t Forget About Us” (KAYTRANADA Remix) |
| Chris Lake (The Chemical Brothers) | “Galvanize” (Chris Lake Remix) |
| David Guetta (HUNTR/X) | “Golden” (David Guetta REM/X) |
| Ron Trent (Soul II Soul) | “A Dream’s a Dream” (Ron Trent Remix) |
From Gesaffelstein’s dark touch on Gaga to KAYTRANADA giving new swing to Mariah Carey, this list represents both innovation and deep respect for dance music’s roots.
Notable Mentions: Stars Who Blur Borders
Lady Gaga emerges as one of this Grammy cycle’s most-nominated performers, making waves in both pop and electronic fields. Skrillex, Fred again.., and KAYTRANADA, meanwhile, are recognized across multiple genres, a testament to their ability to transcend the traditional boundaries of EDM and influence modern music at large.
Why This Matters: The EDM Mainstream Is Here
These nominations are more than a nod to dance music’s biggest names; they’re a snapshot of a genre in a constant state of evolution. EDM’s core is collaboration, cross-pollination, and reinvention—traits embodied by every artist on these lists.
Awards season has often lagged behind the pace of global dance culture, but this year’s Grammy slate proves the Academy is tuned in to both club floors and Spotify streams alike.
Disclaimer: The term “EDM” (Electronic Dance Music) is used throughout this article as an umbrella classification for the diverse range of electronic, dance, and club-oriented genres represented in the Grammy nominations. However, it’s important to note that many of the artists and producers featured—including Skrillex, Fred again.., KAYTRANADA, Tame Impala, and others—operate across multiple genres and often resist strict categorization. EDM serves here as a practical framework for discussing these cross-genre innovators and their work within the context of the Grammy Awards’ dance and electronic music categories, rather than as a definitive genre label that encompasses their entire artistic output.
- https://www.tcnjsignalnews.com/article/2025/11/the-2026-grammy-nominations-bring-some-surprises-to-the-recording-academy ↩︎
- https://www.beatportal.com/articles/1151799-skrillex-fred-again-rufus-du-sol-and-more-score-grammy-nominations ↩︎
- https://cdamag.io/news/grammy-2026-nominations-david-guetta-skrillex-kaytranada/ ↩︎
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