Beatport: Deadmau5, Mat Zo and More React to Aphex Twin’s Grammys Win (and No-Show) @ Musique Non Stop

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1. Deadmau5, Mat Zo and More React to Aphex Twin’s Grammys Win (and No-Show) 
2. The Grammys Reveal 2015 Best Dance Album and Dance Track Winners 
3. And Dance Music’s First 2015 Grammy Winner Is…

Deadmau5, Mat Zo and More React to Aphex Twin’s Grammys Win (and No-Show) Posted: 08 Feb 2015 03:03 PM PST Perhaps the most surprisingly entertaining moment of tonight’s 2015 Grammys pre-telecast involved Gloria Gaynor and one Richard D. James, otherwise known as Aphex Twin. Tasked with presenting the trophy for ‘Best Dance Album’, Gaynor opened the envelope to find Syro slotted inside. As the orchestra swelled into life, and the presenter looked around expectantly for the winner, it quickly became clear there’d be no triumphant speech from electronic music’s number one oddball. (What we would’ve given to see that, though.) This year’s ‘Best Dance Album’ nominees found Syro was in unusually diverse company. In addition to Little Dragon’s Nabuma Rubberband and Robyn & Royksopp’s collaborative Do It Again, the nominees included Deadmau5’s double-album While (1<2) and Mat Zo’s Damage Control. Both producers swiftly took to Twitter after Aphex Twin’s win to congratulate the trailblazer – with Zo even expressing relief his LP didn’t win. He also took the opportunity to shout out Porter Robinson’s ambitious debut album, Worlds, which didn’t make the list of 2015 nominees. Stay tuned for more coverage from the 2015 Grammys. Cant say how relieved i am. Huge congrats to @AphexTwin definitely deserved it — zo (@Mat_Zo) February 8, 2015 Now that this is over I can say this: Why the fuck didn’t porter get nominated? — zo (@Mat_Zo) February 8, 2015 Grats to aphex twin… Better him than anyone else! — deadmau5 (@deadmau5) February 8, 2015 Don’t act surprised, I knew he’d grab it before anyone now… Shit, I even voted for em. Now back to work. — deadmau5 (@deadmau5) February 8, 2015 Is Mr James picking up his Grammy in person?? — Scuba (@ScubaOfficial) February 8, 2015 I want to live in a world where ‘Syro’ wins a GRAMMY. Congrats @WarpRecords & @AphexTwin. — Moogfest (@Moogfest) February 8, 2015 Gloria Gaynor mispronounced “Aphex Twin” (a no-show) then Billy Hart & Joe Lovano started slaying. Maybe big show will be dull but this isnt — Sasha Frere-Jones (@sfj) February 8, 2015 Congratulations @AphexTwin !! — little dragon (@LittleDragon) February 8, 2015 Wow …huge congrats to @AphexTwin for Grammy….best electronic …. now…thats the sh*t….. — KingBritt (@kingbritt) February 8, 2015

The Grammys Reveal 2015 Best Dance Album and Dance Track Winners Posted: 08 Feb 2015 02:16 PM PST Following Tiësto’s win in the ‘Best Remixed Recording’ category, the 2015 Grammy Awards pre-telecast just revealed the winners in the 'Best Dance/Electronic Album' and 'Best Dance Recording' categories. Both categories had several strong contenders this year, with perhaps the most diverse list of nominees we’ve seen to date from a Grammys panel. The 'Best Dance/Electronic Album' trophy was claimed by electronic trailblazer Aphex Twin, in a category that also included standout LPs from Deadmau5, Royksopp & Robyn, Little Dragon and Mat Zo. So, was Richard D. James there to collect the award for Syro? As much as we would’ve relished seeing his acceptance speech, the reclusive producer was a no-show at the ceremony. ‘Best Dance Recording’ – perhaps the most closely-watched electronic category – went to UK electronic group Clean Bandit and their Jess Glynne-featuring “Rather Be.” The nominees list for 'Best Dance Recording' had a distinctly UK flavor, thanks to Disclosure, Basement Jaxx and Duke Dumont, with the outlier of LA-based enigma ZHU. Take a listen to all the nominees below. Best Dance/Electronic Album WINNER:  Aphex Twin — Syro Deadmau5 — While (1<2) Little Dragon — Nabuma Rubberband Royksopp & Robyn — Do It Again Mat Zo — Damage Control Best Dance Recording WINNER: Clean Bandit — "Rather Be" ft. Jess Glynne ZHU — "Faded" Basement Jaxx — "Never Say Never" Disclosure — "F For You" ft. Mary J. Blige Duke Dumont — "I Got U" ft. Jax Jones

And Dance Music’s First 2015 Grammy Winner Is… Posted: 08 Feb 2015 01:23 PM PST The first Dance/Electronic winner in the 57th Grammy Awards has just been announced during the pre-telecast awards ceremony at LA’s Nokia Theater. That winner is none other than Dutch don Tiësto, who has scored his first-ever Grammy in the ‘Best Remixed Recording’ category. Tiësto’s ‘Birthday Treatment’ remix of John Legend’s “All Of Me” was the winner in a field that also included MING, Audien, Kaskade, Eddie Amador and Robin Schulz. Despite the overwhelming success of dance music in North America, it’s yet to be inducted into the main ceremony. “We’re selling more tickets than any other artists out there,” Kaskade quipped in 2013, adding that dance music is ready for “the big room.” In 2014, the breakout star of the electronic categories was undoubtedly Zedd, who won ‘Best Dance Recording’ with “Clarity.” However, it was French iconoclasts Daft Punk who ruled the ceremony overall, taking Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and more. They also lit up the stage at Staples Center with a comeback performance featuring Pharrell Williams, Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Stevie Wonder. After the high of Daft Punk, the Grammys’ 2015 performers list is unlikely to stir up as much excitement for dance fans. With pop stars like Ariana Grande, Madonna, Katy Perry and Beyonce all locked in, there’s also a few special on-stage team-ups, including Mary J. Blige and Sam Smith and the much-hyped Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney performance. Stay tuned for more updates from the show – we’ll let you know if there are any Daft Punk-sized developments. Best Remixed Recording 2015 WINNER:  John Legend — "All Of Me" (Tiësto's Birthday Treatment Remix) 2. Crossfingers — "Falling Out" ft. Danny Losito (MING Remix) 3. Bastille — "Pompeii" (Audien Remix) 4. Five Knives — "The Rising" (Eddie Amador Remix) 5. Galantis — "Smile" (Kaskade Remix) 6. Mr. Probz — "Waves" (Robin Schulz Remix) Best Dance/Electronic Album 2015 WINNER: Aphex Twin — Syro Deadmau5 — While (1<2) Little Dragon — Nabuma Rubberband Royksopp & Robyn — Do It Again Mat Zo — Damage Control Best Dance Recording 2015 WINNER: Clean Bandit — "Rather Be" ft. Jess Glynne Basement Jaxx — "Never Say Never" Disclosure — "F For You" ft. Mary J. Blige Duke Dumont — "I Got U" ft. Jax Jones ZHU — "Faded"