We are happy to hear that we have received 13 Libera Award nominations across our labels. The A2IM Libera Awards take place on June 10th in NYC, where the independent music community will gather to honor outstanding achievements in artistry and innovation. The Libera Awards have always been a platform for showcasing the exceptional talents of independent artists, and we’re honored to be included in this year’s lineup! You can see the full list of nominees here.
Our Nominees:
LABEL OF THE YEAR (15+ employees)
Matador Records
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
bar italia
BEST DANCE RECORD
Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
Romy – Mid Air
BEST ELECTRONIC RECORD
Overmono – Good Lies
Yaeji – With A Hammer
BEST LATIN RECORD
Helado Negro – LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros)
BEST OUTLIER RECORD
Anjimile – The King
BEST POP RECORD
Belle and Sebastian – Late Developers
BEST R&B RECORD
Sampha – Lahai
BEST ROCK RECORD
The National – First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
Queens Of The Stone Age – In Times New Roman…
MARKETING GENIUS
Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
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