Music Producer Nomination: We’re Thrilled!

The nominations for Best Electronic Music Album at the 2026 Premios Gardel (Gardel Awards) are in, with Deseo among those vying for the top prize, according to a post on social media.

Premios Gardel 2026: Electronic Music Album Nominees

The announcement, made on April 29, 2026, highlights the vibrant electronic music scene in Argentina. While the full list of nominees across all categories remains to be released, the recognition of Deseo signals a strong showing for the genre at this year’s awards.

The Premios Gardel are Argentina’s most prestigious music awards, recognizing excellence in artistic and technical achievement across a wide range of musical genres. They are presented annually by the Cámara de la Industria Argentina de la Música (CAPIM), the Argentine Chamber of the Music Industry.

The 2026 ceremony will celebrate Argentine art and music, showcasing the diverse talents within the country’s music industry. The awards are named in honor of Carlos Gardel, a prominent figure in the history of tango and a cultural icon in Argentina.

Details regarding the other nominees in the Best Electronic Music Album category, as well as the date and location of the awards ceremony, have not yet been publicly released. However, the nomination of Deseo has already generated excitement among fans of electronic music in Argentina.

Adrian Quesada Signs with Concord Music Publishing

In related news, Adrian Quesada, a multi-hyphenate artist, songwriter, and producer, has signed a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing, as announced on March 17, 2026. This deal encompasses both upcoming projects and Quesada’s existing catalog, including his work with Black Pumas.

Quesada is known for his work as the co-founder, guitarist, and producer of Black Pumas, a psychedelic soul band that has received seven Grammy Award nominations. Their 2019 self-titled debut album earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year, along with nominations for Record of the Year and Best American Roots Performance. The band’s 2023 album, Chronicles of a Diamond, also garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song.

In 2023, Quesada also won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Song for his collaboration with Diamante Eléctrico. He has demonstrated versatility across multiple genres, including funk, soul, psychedelia, and Latin music, releasing solo albums Boleros Psicodélicos and Jaguar Sound in 2022.

“Excited is an understatement to describe how I feel about joining the Concord publishing team,”

Adrian Quesada

Quesada’s signing with Concord Music Publishing underscores his continued success and influence within the music industry.

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Grammy Nominees Announced

The nominees for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 2026 Grammy Awards have also been announced. Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, Dijon, Blake Mills, and Sounwave are all in contention for the award, recognizing their significant contributions to music over the past year.

According to a report from Billboard, this year’s nominees include three first-time contenders: Cirkut, Dijon, and Sounwave. Auerbach and Mills have both been nominated previously, with Auerbach winning the award in 2013.

The nominees represent a diverse range of production styles and approaches, encompassing pop, R&B, hip-hop, and Americana. The Grammy Awards will be held on February 1, 2026.