The nominations for the fourth edition of the Independent Music Journalism Award Elector, which honors achievements in electronic music at the national level, have been announced. A jury composed of 38 journalists from local media selected nominees in 10 categories. The winners will receive their awards on February 1 at Tvornica Kulture.
Nominees are competing in 10 categories, 9 of which will be decided by the jury, while the DJ of the Year award will be determined by public votes.
Here are the nominees:
1. Album / Compilation of the Year
- Manifest – Cortex Thrill & Oversound
- Rhythmascend Remixes – DBFB
- Dubternal – Egoless
- The Great Beyond – Ilija Rudman
- Hit the Gate – Ivan Komlinović
- Copy Machine – Tom Bug & Grooveline
- Seven souls – Volster
2. Remix of the Year
- Antonio Žuža – Palmižana (Ilija Rudman’s King Of Snake mix)
- Studio Frendo – Privremeno lud (Abimbola bubu) (Banana Zvuk remix)
- Chui – Svemir ima novi pozivni (Roy Beatie remix)
- Projekt Megahertz – Ederlezi (feat. Begum Tekakpınar) (DJ Jock remix)
- Rezonansa – Mirno idem krivim putem (Korak remix)
3. Event of the Year
- Defected Croatia – The Garden Resort, Tisno
- Dekmantel Selectors – The Garden Resort, Tisno
- Kyoto Jazz Massive – Peti Kupe, Zagreb
- MO:DEM FESTIVAL – Donje Primišlje
- Rejvitalizacija – Aquarius, Zagreb
4. Techno Singl / EP of the Year
- Radiant – DBFB
- Woke Up High (On Love) – Insolate
- Trigger’s Broom – Ivan Komlinović
- Lunar Eclipse – Petar Dundov
- Don’t Miss The Train – Samuel L Session & DBFB
5. House Singl / EP of the Year
- Lush Bush – Ana Antonova
- Paloma – Imogen Soundsystem
- The Preacher – PEZNT x Mr. V
- Treat Me Right – Tom Bug & Grooveline
- Vibes & Times – Vedritunes
6. Bass Singl / EP of the Year
- Oj Dodole – Anja G, Roo T, Sistah Tena, Sacher & Dr.Obi
- Vitae Eterna – Egoless
- Cinema swings edition 1 – FrenkyBoy
- Fight or Flight – SZCH
- SIX PACK EP – TURTLE DNB PROJECT
7. Electronica (Alternative) Singl / EP of the Year
- Terapiya – Andrea Ljekaj
- Summeresque – Fortadelis
- Reverie – Nikola Batelić
- Južina – Plazmatick
- Jadran EP – Qwerty
8. Electro Pop Singl / EP of the Year
- Omnia – Anna Moor
- Houdini – Ivan Grobenski
- Amsterdam – Ki Klop
- Ti i ja – Nipplepeople x Filip Mitrović
- Po tijelu – Svemirko
9. New (S)elector of the Year
Nominees for the 10th category, DJ of the Year, have yet to be announced.
“We are looking forward to another fantastic edition of the Independent Music Journalism Award, Elector. For the fourth year in a row, the list features both new and familiar names in electronic music, who have ensured that this year’s Elector finale will be as thrilling as ever. We can’t wait for the awards ceremony – an evening of great music and entertainment awaits us at Tvornica Kulture,” the organizers stated.
This will undoubtedly be a fierce competition among top-tier artists, showcasing once again the immense talent within Croatia’s electronic music scene. Awards like these are believed to provide additional motivation for artists to continue their work and strive for further excellence.
