Electronic / DJ / EDM

Technology

What you are looking at:A dedicated section for technology-driven music: EDM, DJs, techno, house, electronic pioneers, sound architecture, and festival impact.

Technology RecognitionInfluential technology-driven artists are recognized here while acknowledging that the main Standard ranking still emphasizes human musicianship, originality, authorship, and performance.
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Electronic Pioneer Award

Technology, synthesis, sequencing, and studio choices that changed music.

KraftwerkBrian EnoGiorgio MoroderYellow Magic OrchestraJean-Michel JarreTangerine DreamAphex TwinAutechreVangelisKlaus SchulzeWendy CarlosDelia DerbyshireSuzanne CianiMorton SubotnickCan
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DJ Influence Award

DJs whose performance, selection, mixing, and club influence changed dance music culture.

Carl CoxTiëstoArmin van BuurenSashaJohn DigweedRichie HawtinJeff MillsLaurent GarnierPaul OakenfoldDavid GuettaBlack CoffeeHoney DijonNina KravizPeggy GouFatboy Slim
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Dance Culture Award

Artists who shaped clubs, festivals, electronic scenes, and dance culture worldwide.

Daft PunkThe Chemical BrothersUnderworldThe ProdigySwedish House MafiaCalvin HarrisAviciiMartin GarrixDisclosureJusticeBasement JaxxFaithlessMobyLCD SoundsystemThe Crystal Method
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Sound Architecture Award

Distinctive production architecture, sound design, and electronic identity.

Aphex TwinDeadmau5SkrillexRichie HawtinBurialFlying LotusFour TetBoards of CanadaOneohtrix Point NeverSquarepusherTrent ReznorPortisheadMassive AttackFlumeArca
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Tech-Driven Popular Impact Award

Digital production, vocal technology, and electronic presentation as core influence.

T-PainFutureTravis ScottKanye WestCherDaft PunkDeadmau5SkrillexBlack Eyed PeasPost MaloneLil Uzi VertPlayboi CartiYeatGrimesHatsune Miku
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