Goldfrapp are an English electronic music duo that formed in London in 1999. The group gained prominence after their debut studio album Felt Mountain was shortlisted for the 2001 Mercury Prize in the United Kingdom.[1] They have released five studio albums: Felt Mountain (2000), Black Cherry (2003), Supernature (2005), Seventh Tree (2008) and Head First (2010).[2] The group's remix album, We Are Glitter was released in the United States in October 2006 and the compilation album The Singles was released internationally in February 2012.[3]
Black Cherry was released through Mute Records in April 2003. Singles from the album included "Train", "Strict Machine" and "Twist". Black Cherry earned the group two awards, including an Ivor Novello Award (The Ivors Dance Award) for the song "Strict Machine".[4] Supernature was released through the same label in August 2005. The album earned Goldfrapp two Grammy Award nominations in the dance category.[5] Their fourth album, Seventh Tree, was released in February 2008. Singles included "A&E", "Happiness" and "Caravan Girl". The music video for "Happiness" earned Goldfrapp and director Dougal Wilson a nomination for Best Pop Video at the UK Music Video Awards.[6] Head First was released in March 2010. The album earned the group two additional Grammy Award nominations.[7]
Other recognitions include the inclusion of Supernature on Rolling Stone magazine's "Top 50 Albums of 2006" list.[8] Goldfrapp have also been recognized by the ASCAP/PRS Awards, BT Digital Music Awards, International Dance Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards and the Q Awards. Overall, Goldfrapp have received two awards from 15 nominations.
ASCAP/PRS Awards
The ASCAP/PRS Awards are presented annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) to British writer and publisher members of the PRS for Music (PRS) for significant performances of their works in the United States.[9] Goldfrapp have received one award from one nomination.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2004 |
Goldfrapp |
Dance Award |
Won |
[10] |
|
Brit Awards
The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's (BPI) annual pop music awards.[11] Goldfrapp have been nominated twice.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2004 |
Goldfrapp |
Best British Dance Act |
Nominated |
[12] |
| 2015 |
Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory |
British Producer of the Year |
Nominated |
[13] |
|
BT Digital Music Awards
Created in 2001, the BT Digital Music Awards are awarded annually by the British telecommunications company BT. Goldfrapp have been nominated once.[14]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2005 |
Goldfrapp |
Best Pop Artist |
Nominated |
[15] |
|
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Often considered the highest music honor, the awards were established in 1958.[16] Goldfrapp have received four nominations.
International Dance Music Awards
The International Dance Music Awards, which take place during the annual Winter Music Conference, recognize achievements in the electronic dance music industry.[17] Goldfrapp have received two nominations.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2005 |
"Strict Machine" |
Best Underground Dance Track |
Nominated |
[18] |
| 2007 |
"Number 1" |
Best Progressive House/Trance Track |
Nominated |
[19] |
|
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff-born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing.[20] Goldfrapp have received one award from one nomination.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2004 |
"Strict Machine" |
The Ivors Dance Award |
Won |
[4] |
|
Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.[21] Goldfrapp have been nominated once.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2001 |
Felt Mountain |
Mercury Prize |
Nominated |
[1] |
|
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe.[22] Goldfrapp have been nominated once.
Q Awards
The Q Awards are the UK's annual pop music awards run by the music magazine Q magazine to honor musical excellence. Winners are voted by readers of Q.[24] Goldfrapp have been nominated once.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2008 |
"Happiness" |
Best Video |
Nominated |
[25] |
|
UK Music Video Awards
The UK Music Video Awards recognize "creativity and technical excellence" in music videos made within the United Kingdom.[26] Goldfrapp have been nominated once.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2008 |
"Happiness" |
Best Pop Video – UK |
Nominated |
[6] |
|
Music Producers Guild Awards
The Music Producers Guild Awards are awarded annually by the Music Producers Guild, a UK Music not-for-profit company run by volunteers from the membership.
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2015 |
"Tales of Us" |
UK Album Of The Year |
Won |
[27] |
|
Other recognitions
- 2006 – Rolling Stone magazine ranked Supernature number 32 on their "Top 50 Albums of 2006" list[8]
- 2009 – Seventh Tree was ranked at number 19 by Q in their list of "50 Best Albums of 2008"[28]
References
- 1 2 Simpson, Dave (4 May 2001). "'The Mercury prize? Oh God, that would be great. I deserve something'". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ "Goldfrapp – Discography – Main Albums". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ↑ "Goldfrapp – Discography – Compilations". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Ivor Novellos 2004: The Winners". BBC News. 27 May 2004. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- 1 2 "2007 Grammy Awards: Winner Predictions". Slant Magazine. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- 1 2 Knight, David (29 September 2008). "UK Music Video Awards 2008 – the Best Video nominations in full". promonews.tv. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- 1 2 "Grammy Awards 2011: Winners and nominees for 53rd Grammy Awards". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- 1 2 "The Top 50 Albums of 2006". Rolling Stone. 11 December 2006. Archived from the original on 1 April 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ↑ "British Writers and Publishers Honored at ASCAP/PRS Awards in London". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ The 2004 ASCAP/PRS Awards:
- ↑ "About the BPI". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Full list of Brit Awards 2004 nominations". CBBC. 12 January 2004. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Brit awards 2015: the full list of winners". The Guardian. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ↑ Collins, Julia (7 October 2011). "BT Digital Music Awards 2011". the-void.co.uk. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Goldfrapp lead nominations for BT Digital Awards". Music Week. 22 September 2005. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ Sullivan, James (25 January 2011). "Grammy Awards History: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Music's Biggest Award Show". Spinner. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "28th Annual International Dance Music Awards". Winter Music Conference. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "20th Annual International Dance Music Awards". Winter Music Conference. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "22nd Annual International Dance Music Awards". Winter Music Conference. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "About the Ivor Novello Awards". The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ Dann, Trevor (9 September 2008). "'By the time the list is agreed you wonder whether you like music at all'". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ Pride, Dominic (5 November 1994). "Brandenburg Gate Setting for First MTV Euro Awards". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Coldplay, Gorillaz Lead MTV Europe Music Awards Nominations". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. 28 September 2005. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "The Awards 2009: Vote Now!". Q. Bauer Media Group. 17 September 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ Barnes, Anthony (2 September 2008). "Coldplay lead the field in Q Awards shortlist". Q. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ Michaels, Sean (9 November 2011). "Adele and creative trio Canadá triumph at UK Music Video awards 2011". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ "Damon Albarn, Goldfrapp and Giorgio Moroder MPG winners". MusicNews.com. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ↑ "50 Best Albums". Q. Bauer Media Group. January 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
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