The 2026 Grammy nominations just dropped and the dance/electronic categories are giving us ALL the drama! While some of our favorite heavy hitters like Skrillex, Fred again.., and Kaytranada scored multiple well-deserved nods, the Recording Academy left some of this year’s biggest bangers completely in the dust. The most shocking snub? Disco Lines and Tinashe’s summer-defining anthem ‘No Broke Boys’ got completely overlooked – looks like the Grammys aren’t ready to make ‘new friends’ after all!
But the surprises don’t stop there – powerhouse producers who dominated the charts and festival circuits this year were completely shut out. John Summit, who basically owned every club and festival with his infectious beats, got zero love. Dom Dolla, who delivered some of the most streamed dance tracks of the year? Nothing. Even Jamie xx, whose innovative sound has been turning heads all year, walked away empty-handed. It’s clear that while these artists are ruling the airwaves and dancefloors, they’re still waiting for their Grammy moment.
Now for the GOOD surprises – because there were some absolutely iconic moments in these nominations! Mariah Carey makes her FIRST EVER appearance in the dance categories thanks to Kaytranada’s absolutely fire remix of ‘Don’t Forget About Us.’ Our queen of Christmas is now officially a dance diva too! Meanwhile, female pop stars absolutely dominated the dance pop category with Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, and PinkPantheress all scoring nominations. Girl power is clearly alive and well in the dance world!
“The Grammys are sticking with their favorites while some of dance music’s biggest current stars are still waiting for their moment!”
For Memphis listeners who’ve been vibing to these artists all year at local spots and on Q107.5, these nominations (and snubs) hit different. We’ve been blasting ‘No Broke Boys’ at every pool party and backyard bash all summer – it’s basically become our unofficial Memphis anthem! And let’s be real, when Kaytranada dropped that Mariah remix, it instantly became a staple on our Friday night mixes. The disconnect between what’s actually dominating our playlists and what gets Grammy recognition is… noticeable to say the least.
So what’s the takeaway from this year’s dance/electronic Grammy nominations? The Recording Academy is playing it safe with familiar names while some of the most exciting, chart-topping artists in the scene are getting overlooked. But hey – that’s why you keep tuning into Q107.5, where we play the hits that ACTUALLY rule the airwaves, Grammy nod or not! We’ll keep bringing you the tracks that make you move, whether the Academy recognizes them or not.
Stay tuned to Q107.5 for all the latest music news and the hottest tracks that deserve your attention – Grammy nominated or not!