Best Dance & Electronic 2026: Gesaffelstein, FKA Twigs, and Tame Impala Take Home Grammys

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026, will be remembered as a watershed moment for electronic music. Moving beyond the confines of traditional EDM, the night belonged to three distinct visionaries who reshaped the genre’s boundaries over the last year.

In a ceremony that celebrated the dark, the ethereal, and the psychedelic, Gesaffelstein, FKA Twigs, and Tame Impala each claimed victory in the night’s most prestigious dance categories. ¹

Act I: The Prince of Darkness Rises

Gesaffelstein Wins Best Remixed Recording

The night’s electronic wave began with the Best Remixed Recording category, where French techno icon Gesaffelstein (Mike Lévy) secured his first golden gramophone for his remix of Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra.” ²

Released in April 2025, the remix was a critical darling, praised for stripping the theatrical gloss of Gaga’s Mayhem era single and replacing it with industrial grit. Gesaffelstein’s production—characterized by hollowed-out basslines and metallic percussion—transformed the pop anthem into a brooding warehouse track.

This win was part of a larger victory for the song itself; Lady Gaga also took home the award for Best Dance Pop Recording for the original version of “Abracadabra,” cementing the track as the definitive crossover hit of 2025.

The Nominees Defeated:

• KAYTRANADA – “Don’t Forget About Us” (Mariah Carey)
• Chris Lake – “Galvanize” (The Chemical Brothers)
• Ron Trent – “A Dreams A Dream” (Soul II Soul)
• David Guetta – “Golden” (Huntr/x)

Act II: The Ethereal Masterpiece

FKA Twigs Wins Best Dance/Electronic Album

In the album field, the spotlight shifted to the avant-garde. FKA Twigs claimed the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for her third studio LP, Eusexua.

Released in January 2025, Eusexua was widely hailed as a genre-defying opus. Born from Twigs’ experiences in the Prague underground techno scene, the album blends fragile vocals with hard-hitting techno rhythms. The Academy recognized the record not just as a collection of songs, but as a cohesive sonic universe that pushed the definition of “dance music” into emotional, art-pop territory.

Accepting the award, Twigs dedicated the win to the underground communities that inspired the record’s “techno-spiritual” sound.

Key Tracks: “Eusexua,” “Drums of Death” (feat. Koreless)

Act III: The Psychedelic Anthem

Tame Impala Wins Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Closing out the electronic trifecta was Tame Impala (Kevin Parker), who secured the Best Dance/Electronic Recording trophy for the sprawling single, “End of Summer.”

The track, which served as the lead single for Parker’s latest era, marked a definitive shift from psychedelic rock into pure acid house and trance. At over seven minutes long, “End of Summer” was an unconventional contender for a major award, but its hypnotic production and euphoric progression made it an undeniable favorite among voters.

This win validates Parker’s deepened commitment to electronic production, bridging the gap between his festival-headlining rock status and his club-oriented aspirations.

The Nominees Defeated:

• Fred again.. – “Ten Days”
• Disclosure – “She’s Gone, Dance On”
• Four Tet – “Loved”
• Justice – “Incognito”

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Event: 68th Annual Grammy Awards
Date: February 1, 2026
Gesaffelstein Win: Confirmed (Best Remixed Recording)
FKA Twigs Win: Confirmed (Best Dance/Electronic Album)
Tame Impala Win: Confirmed (Best Dance/Electronic Recording)
Lady Gaga Win: Confirmed (Best Dance Pop Recording)

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