Nine Inch Nails’ CC-Licensed Ghosts I-IV Nominated For A Grammy Award

This week, the Grammy Awards nominations were announced – and, for the first time, a Creative Commons-licensed track and album are on the list.  Nine Inch Nails’ 34 Ghosts IV is nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, while the album that track appears on, Ghosts I-IV, is up for Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package. Creative Commons… Read More Nine Inch Nails’ CC-Licensed Ghosts I-IV Nominated For A Grammy Award

2008 Grammy Nominations For Best Dance, Electronica Recordings

The Grammy Awards has announced their nominations for the 2008 Grammy Awards in the Dance and Electronica categories. There are a few howlers in the nominations – let me know what you think of the nominees in the comments! Best Dance Recording (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks… Read More 2008 Grammy Nominations For Best Dance, Electronica Recordings

Grammy Awards Announced; Electronica Artists Lose Out

The Grammy Awards have been announced, and this year there’s not much respect for the world of electronic & dance music. Electronica acts Goldfrapp (right) & Depeche Mode lost out to Justin Timberlake for Best Dance Recording. Best Electronic/Dance Album went to Madonna for Confessions on a Dance Floor, over Goldfrapp, Paul Oakenfold, Pet Shop… Read More Grammy Awards Announced; Electronica Artists Lose Out