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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October 5, 2026
BEGGARS GROUP EXPANDS WITH ADDITIONS TO THE MARKETING TEAM AND BRAND NEW RADIO AND MUSIC DISCOVERY ROLES
The Beggars Group of Labels (4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young) is excited to announce the addition of four new staff members and a brand-new department.
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August 3, 2026
Mercury Prize albums of the year
We are so happy that HELP(2) has been included amongst the Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums Of The Year’. The awards show is on October 22nd. Here is the full list. […]
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