The GRAMMYs
2026
Dec 1st, 2025
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Nominees for The GRAMMY Awards
2026
Previous Winner
Brat (Charli XCX)
Criteria
Albums with >75% playing time of new dance/electronic recordings.
Albums with >75% playing time of new dance/electronic recordings.
Albums with >75% playing time of new dance/electronic recordings.
The nominees for The GRAMMYs Best Dance/Electronic Album 2026 are EUSEXUA (FKA twigs), Ten Days (Fred again..), Fancy That (PinkPantheress), Inhale / Exhale (RÜFÜS DU SOL), F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3 (Skrillex).
Read on for more information about all the nominees and their contributors..
Best Dance/Electronic Album

EUSEXUA
FKA twigs' third studio album, EUSEXUA, draws inspiration from late nights in Prague's underground techno scene. The title, a portmanteau of "euphoria" and "sexual," is defined by FKA twigs as a state of total sensual wellness or momentary transcendence.
Commercial success
EUSEXUA debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This debut marked the highest charting album of FKA twigs' career on the all-genre Billboard 200.
The album also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart, her fourth career No. 1 on that chart.
Cultural impact
The album features a guest appearance by North West on the track 'Childlike Things'.
twigs launched a European and North American tour in support of EUSEXUA in 2025.
A filmed conversation between FKA twigs and Imogen Heap for Spotify was released alongside the album.
twigs continued to build on the world of the album, releasing EUSEXUA Afterglow in November of 2025.
Critical response
Pitchfork described FKA twigs' third album as bringing "club music into her sensual, supernatural world" and a "masterful pop-star moment for the artist." Read full review
The Guardian called the album "a hymn to the healing power of the dancefloor," highlighting its embrace of dance music. Read full review
The New York Times noted that FKA twigs "seems to be embracing one of the genre’s universal hallmarks: a propulsive, danceable beat," adding pop momentum to her ambitious repertoire. Read full review

EUSEXUA
FKA twigs' third studio album, EUSEXUA, draws inspiration from late nights in Prague's underground techno scene. The title, a portmanteau of "euphoria" and "sexual," is defined by FKA twigs as a state of total sensual wellness or momentary transcendence.
Commercial success
EUSEXUA debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This debut marked the highest charting album of FKA twigs' career on the all-genre Billboard 200.
The album also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart, her fourth career No. 1 on that chart.
Cultural impact
The album features a guest appearance by North West on the track 'Childlike Things'.
twigs launched a European and North American tour in support of EUSEXUA in 2025.
A filmed conversation between FKA twigs and Imogen Heap for Spotify was released alongside the album.
twigs continued to build on the world of the album, releasing EUSEXUA Afterglow in November of 2025.
Critical response
Pitchfork described FKA twigs' third album as bringing "club music into her sensual, supernatural world" and a "masterful pop-star moment for the artist." Read full review
The Guardian called the album "a hymn to the healing power of the dancefloor," highlighting its embrace of dance music. Read full review
The New York Times noted that FKA twigs "seems to be embracing one of the genre’s universal hallmarks: a propulsive, danceable beat," adding pop momentum to her ambitious repertoire. Read full review

EUSEXUA
FKA twigs' third studio album, EUSEXUA, draws inspiration from late nights in Prague's underground techno scene. The title, a portmanteau of "euphoria" and "sexual," is defined by FKA twigs as a state of total sensual wellness or momentary transcendence.
Commercial success
EUSEXUA debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This debut marked the highest charting album of FKA twigs' career on the all-genre Billboard 200.
The album also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart, her fourth career No. 1 on that chart.
Cultural impact
The album features a guest appearance by North West on the track 'Childlike Things'.
twigs launched a European and North American tour in support of EUSEXUA in 2025.
A filmed conversation between FKA twigs and Imogen Heap for Spotify was released alongside the album.
twigs continued to build on the world of the album, releasing EUSEXUA Afterglow in November of 2025.
Critical response
Pitchfork described FKA twigs' third album as bringing "club music into her sensual, supernatural world" and a "masterful pop-star moment for the artist." Read full review
The Guardian called the album "a hymn to the healing power of the dancefloor," highlighting its embrace of dance music. Read full review
The New York Times noted that FKA twigs "seems to be embracing one of the genre’s universal hallmarks: a propulsive, danceable beat," adding pop momentum to her ambitious repertoire. Read full review
Fancy That
PinkPantheress' second mixtape, Fancy That, marks her continued evolution in the dance/electronic space. The fast-paced 8-song project feels like a live DJ performance, the songs seamlessly blending into each other, showcasing PinkPantheress' ability to infuse pop with dance & UK garage.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Reached No. 72 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sold 14K equivalent units in its first week.
Cultural impact
PinkPantheress announced the 'An Evening With PinkPantheress' North American tour in Fall 2025 in support of the album.
The mixtape's samples amplify PinkPantheress's signature Y2K influence.
The project showcases PinkPantheress' growth while holding true to her roots in U.K. garage and 2000s pop.
Critical response
Variety noted that “Fancy That” delivers on PinkPantheress’ promise, "satiating while still leaving the listener wanting more." Read full review
The Guardian described the music as "simultaneously boiled down yet packed with ideas, fleeting but not lacking, familiar but fresh, focused less on making grand statements than with immediacy and unforced fun." Read full review
Pitchfork observed that PinkPantheress "occupies the space between the bouncing, full-bodied bassline and plaintive keyboards with a plainly stated want that would be unthinkable on her introverted early releases." Read full review
Fancy That
PinkPantheress' second mixtape, Fancy That, marks her continued evolution in the dance/electronic space. The fast-paced 8-song project feels like a live DJ performance, the songs seamlessly blending into each other, showcasing PinkPantheress' ability to infuse pop with dance & UK garage.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Reached No. 72 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sold 14K equivalent units in its first week.
Cultural impact
PinkPantheress announced the 'An Evening With PinkPantheress' North American tour in Fall 2025 in support of the album.
The mixtape's samples amplify PinkPantheress's signature Y2K influence.
The project showcases PinkPantheress' growth while holding true to her roots in U.K. garage and 2000s pop.
Critical response
Variety noted that “Fancy That” delivers on PinkPantheress’ promise, "satiating while still leaving the listener wanting more." Read full review
The Guardian described the music as "simultaneously boiled down yet packed with ideas, fleeting but not lacking, familiar but fresh, focused less on making grand statements than with immediacy and unforced fun." Read full review
Pitchfork observed that PinkPantheress "occupies the space between the bouncing, full-bodied bassline and plaintive keyboards with a plainly stated want that would be unthinkable on her introverted early releases." Read full review
Fancy That
PinkPantheress' second mixtape, Fancy That, marks her continued evolution in the dance/electronic space. The fast-paced 8-song project feels like a live DJ performance, the songs seamlessly blending into each other, showcasing PinkPantheress' ability to infuse pop with dance & UK garage.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Reached No. 72 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sold 14K equivalent units in its first week.
Cultural impact
PinkPantheress announced the 'An Evening With PinkPantheress' North American tour in Fall 2025 in support of the album.
The mixtape's samples amplify PinkPantheress's signature Y2K influence.
The project showcases PinkPantheress' growth while holding true to her roots in U.K. garage and 2000s pop.
Critical response
Variety noted that “Fancy That” delivers on PinkPantheress’ promise, "satiating while still leaving the listener wanting more." Read full review
The Guardian described the music as "simultaneously boiled down yet packed with ideas, fleeting but not lacking, familiar but fresh, focused less on making grand statements than with immediacy and unforced fun." Read full review
Pitchfork observed that PinkPantheress "occupies the space between the bouncing, full-bodied bassline and plaintive keyboards with a plainly stated want that would be unthinkable on her introverted early releases." Read full review
F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3
Skrillex's album, F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, was a surprise release on April Fools' Day, marking a return to his dubstep roots after his 2023 double-album. The project's release also fulfilled his years-long contract with Atlantic Records, allowing him to release music independently going forward.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart, reaffirming Skrillex’s dominance within the genre.
The album debuted at No. 3 on the US iTunes Albums Chart and maintained a Top 10 position during its release week.
The album reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200, marking one of Skrillex's highest placements on the all-genre chart.
Cultural impact
It is considered a "love letter to the dance culture he helped foster" and a "joyous retrospective of what made him a global phenomenon."
The album features collaborations from a wide range of musicians & producers including Dj Smokey, Zacari, PARISI, Dylan Brady, Wuki, LOAM, bgirl, Naisha & more.
Critical response
Pitchfork described the album as "a victory lap, the most fun 'I told you so' you’ll probably ever hear," noting that Skrillex is "writing some of the most ridiculous dance music ever made and making even purists fall for the wubs." Read full review
Rolling Stone stated that "the music follows itself along, one tune blending cleanly or mischievously into the next, a beginning-to-end journey in sound that unveils new details over many plays." Read full review
F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3
Skrillex's album, F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, was a surprise release on April Fools' Day, marking a return to his dubstep roots after his 2023 double-album. The project's release also fulfilled his years-long contract with Atlantic Records, allowing him to release music independently going forward.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart, reaffirming Skrillex’s dominance within the genre.
The album debuted at No. 3 on the US iTunes Albums Chart and maintained a Top 10 position during its release week.
The album reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200, marking one of Skrillex's highest placements on the all-genre chart.
Cultural impact
It is considered a "love letter to the dance culture he helped foster" and a "joyous retrospective of what made him a global phenomenon."
The album features collaborations from a wide range of musicians & producers including Dj Smokey, Zacari, PARISI, Dylan Brady, Wuki, LOAM, bgirl, Naisha & more.
Critical response
Pitchfork described the album as "a victory lap, the most fun 'I told you so' you’ll probably ever hear," noting that Skrillex is "writing some of the most ridiculous dance music ever made and making even purists fall for the wubs." Read full review
Rolling Stone stated that "the music follows itself along, one tune blending cleanly or mischievously into the next, a beginning-to-end journey in sound that unveils new details over many plays." Read full review
F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3
Skrillex's album, F— U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, was a surprise release on April Fools' Day, marking a return to his dubstep roots after his 2023 double-album. The project's release also fulfilled his years-long contract with Atlantic Records, allowing him to release music independently going forward.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart, reaffirming Skrillex’s dominance within the genre.
The album debuted at No. 3 on the US iTunes Albums Chart and maintained a Top 10 position during its release week.
The album reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200, marking one of Skrillex's highest placements on the all-genre chart.
Cultural impact
It is considered a "love letter to the dance culture he helped foster" and a "joyous retrospective of what made him a global phenomenon."
The album features collaborations from a wide range of musicians & producers including Dj Smokey, Zacari, PARISI, Dylan Brady, Wuki, LOAM, bgirl, Naisha & more.
Critical response
Pitchfork described the album as "a victory lap, the most fun 'I told you so' you’ll probably ever hear," noting that Skrillex is "writing some of the most ridiculous dance music ever made and making even purists fall for the wubs." Read full review
Rolling Stone stated that "the music follows itself along, one tune blending cleanly or mischievously into the next, a beginning-to-end journey in sound that unveils new details over many plays." Read full review
Inhale / Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL's fifth studio album, Inhale / Exhale, was uniquely crafted with each member working independently across different global locations.
Commercial success
The album peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.
Inhale / Exhale landed at No. 3 on Billboard's Top US Dance Albums.
Cultural impact
The trio was recognized for delivering the highest-selling electronic tour of all time for their "Inhale / Exhale World Tour."
Became the first electronic act to headline LA's Rose Bowl in addition to playing other major festivals like Lollapalooza.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album's "pulsing beat and introspective lyrics that dig into themes of love and resilience," highlighting its evolution while maintaining the band's emotional depth. Read full review
Rolling Stone Australia noted that the album "debuted on the Billboard 200, and reached #1 on U.S. dance radio with 'Music Is Better' – a track that helped kick off their massive ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’, now the highest-selling solo electronic tour in history." Read full review
Inhale / Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL's fifth studio album, Inhale / Exhale, was uniquely crafted with each member working independently across different global locations.
Commercial success
The album peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.
Inhale / Exhale landed at No. 3 on Billboard's Top US Dance Albums.
Cultural impact
The trio was recognized for delivering the highest-selling electronic tour of all time for their "Inhale / Exhale World Tour."
Became the first electronic act to headline LA's Rose Bowl in addition to playing other major festivals like Lollapalooza.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album's "pulsing beat and introspective lyrics that dig into themes of love and resilience," highlighting its evolution while maintaining the band's emotional depth. Read full review
Rolling Stone Australia noted that the album "debuted on the Billboard 200, and reached #1 on U.S. dance radio with 'Music Is Better' – a track that helped kick off their massive ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’, now the highest-selling solo electronic tour in history." Read full review
Inhale / Exhale
RÜFÜS DU SOL's fifth studio album, Inhale / Exhale, was uniquely crafted with each member working independently across different global locations.
Commercial success
The album peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.
Inhale / Exhale landed at No. 3 on Billboard's Top US Dance Albums.
Cultural impact
The trio was recognized for delivering the highest-selling electronic tour of all time for their "Inhale / Exhale World Tour."
Became the first electronic act to headline LA's Rose Bowl in addition to playing other major festivals like Lollapalooza.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album's "pulsing beat and introspective lyrics that dig into themes of love and resilience," highlighting its evolution while maintaining the band's emotional depth. Read full review
Rolling Stone Australia noted that the album "debuted on the Billboard 200, and reached #1 on U.S. dance radio with 'Music Is Better' – a track that helped kick off their massive ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’, now the highest-selling solo electronic tour in history." Read full review
Fred again..'s Ten Days is the fourth studio album from the UK producer. He explains how the album is 10 songs meant to reflect on 10 days, speaking and producing around memorable, intimate moments.
Commercial success
It peaked at No. 7 on the Official UK Albums Chart.
Cultural impact
Fred again.. announced the North American 'Place We've Never Been' tour in support of the album, with 14 dates across major U.S. and Canadian cities.
As per usual, Fred filled his album to the brim with collaborators, features & friends including The Japanese House, Obongjayar, Jim Legxacy, Sampha, Anderson .Paak, Duskus, Four Tet, Skrillex & more.
Fred again.. performed at major European festivals in 2024, including Sziget Festival, Way Out West, and Flow Festival, further expanding his international presence.
Critical response
Rolling Stone characterized Ten Days as "an electronic album more than a dance album—it’s meant for listening." Read full review
The Guardian stated that the album highlights Fred Gibson as "an authentically great pop-house producer" who is "handy with a nagging hook." Read full review
Fred again..'s Ten Days is the fourth studio album from the UK producer. He explains how the album is 10 songs meant to reflect on 10 days, speaking and producing around memorable, intimate moments.
Commercial success
It peaked at No. 7 on the Official UK Albums Chart.
Cultural impact
Fred again.. announced the North American 'Place We've Never Been' tour in support of the album, with 14 dates across major U.S. and Canadian cities.
As per usual, Fred filled his album to the brim with collaborators, features & friends including The Japanese House, Obongjayar, Jim Legxacy, Sampha, Anderson .Paak, Duskus, Four Tet, Skrillex & more.
Fred again.. performed at major European festivals in 2024, including Sziget Festival, Way Out West, and Flow Festival, further expanding his international presence.
Critical response
Rolling Stone characterized Ten Days as "an electronic album more than a dance album—it’s meant for listening." Read full review
The Guardian stated that the album highlights Fred Gibson as "an authentically great pop-house producer" who is "handy with a nagging hook." Read full review
Fred again..'s Ten Days is the fourth studio album from the UK producer. He explains how the album is 10 songs meant to reflect on 10 days, speaking and producing around memorable, intimate moments.
Commercial success
It peaked at No. 7 on the Official UK Albums Chart.
Cultural impact
Fred again.. announced the North American 'Place We've Never Been' tour in support of the album, with 14 dates across major U.S. and Canadian cities.
As per usual, Fred filled his album to the brim with collaborators, features & friends including The Japanese House, Obongjayar, Jim Legxacy, Sampha, Anderson .Paak, Duskus, Four Tet, Skrillex & more.
Fred again.. performed at major European festivals in 2024, including Sziget Festival, Way Out West, and Flow Festival, further expanding his international presence.
Critical response
Rolling Stone characterized Ten Days as "an electronic album more than a dance album—it’s meant for listening." Read full review
The Guardian stated that the album highlights Fred Gibson as "an authentically great pop-house producer" who is "handy with a nagging hook." Read full review
Other awards in this field
Pop + Dance/Electronic
Other awards in this field
Pop + Dance/Electronic
Other awards in this field
Pop + Dance/Electronic

Best Pop Solo Performance

Best Pop Solo Performance

Best Pop Vocal Album

Best Pop Vocal Album

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Best Dance Pop Recording

Best Dance Pop Recording

Best Remixed Recording

Best Remixed Recording
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