Although they have totally lost their relevance, the nominations for this years Grammy Awards have been announced. Despite the expected mainstream selection, Kanye, Foo Fighters, Timberlake, there are a couple of categories aimed squarely at hipsters all over the world. We’ve broken down some of the more important categories for you after the jump, so after reading it head over to your local bookie and start placing your bets on who will win “Best Polka Album of the Year.” This year’s awards show will be held on February 10, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.

 Full Nomination List

Best Alternative Music Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

• Alright, Still…
  Lily Allen
  [Capitol Records]
• Neon Bible
  Arcade Fire
  [Merge Records]
• Volta
  Bjork
  [Elektra/Atlantic]
• Wincing The Night Away
  The Shins
  [Sub Pop]
• Icky Thump
  The White Stripes
  [Third Man/Warner Bros.]

Best Short Form Music Video
(For an individual track or single promotional clip. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer.)

• God’s Gonna Cut You Down
  Johnny Cash
  Tony Kaye, video director; Rachel Curl, video producer
  [American Records/Lost Highway Records]
• 1234
  Feist
  Patrick Daughters, video director; Geoff McLean, video producer
  [Cherrytree/Interscope]
• Gone Daddy Gone
  Gnarls Barkley
  Chris Milk, video director; Barbara Benson, video producer
  [Downtown/Atlantic]
• D.A.N.C.E.
  Justice
  Jonas & Francois & So-Me, video directors; Jonas & Francois & So-Me, video
  producers
  [Downtown/Vice/Ed Banger/Because]
• Typical
  Mute Math
  Israel Anthem, video director; Brandon Arolfo, video producer
  [Warner Bros./Reprise/Maverick/Sire]

Best Recording Package

• Cassadaga
  Zack Nipper, art director (Bright Eyes)
  [Saddle Creek]
• The Dio Years
  Masaki Koike, art director (Black Sabbath)
  [Rhino]
• Friend & Foe
  Craig Thompson, art director (Menomena)
  [Barsuk Records]
• Secrets Keep You Sick
  Don Clark, art director (The Fold)
  [Tooth & Nail Records]
• White Horse
  Qing-Yang Xiao, art director (GTS)
  [Ring Of Fire Music/Major Music]

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