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The AIM 200 Independent Music Awards have announced their first round of nominees, and we have some artists on the list! The award ceremony takes place on September 28th.

International Breakthrough in association with Deezer
Amyl & the Sniffers (Rough Trade Records)
Mdou Moctar (Matador Records)

Best Independent Track in association with Meta
FKA twigs – ‘tears in the club’ ft. the weeknd (Young Recordings)
Overmono – ‘So U Kno’ (Poly Kicks/XL Recordings)

Best Independent EP/Mixtape
FKA Twigs – ‘CAPRISONGS’ (Young Recordings)
Joy Orbison – ‘still slipping vol.1’ (XL Recordings)

Best Independent Album in association with Spotify
Mustafa – ‘When Smoke Rises’ (Young)

Best Independent Remix
Erika de Casier – ‘Polite (Mura Masa Remix)’ (4AD)
Ibeyi – ‘Lavender & Red Roses ft. Jorja Smith (Champion Remix)’ (XL Recordings)

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July 17, 2024

Introducing ORCA – Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts


The Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) has officially launched, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking think tank, a first for the global music ecosystem, composed of leading independent music labels from around the world. ORCA’s mission is to develop and promote research, data, and qualitative and quantitative evidence that underscore the significant economic, social, and cultural value of music. 
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June 25, 2024

Glastonbury 2024!


We have so many of our artists playing the legendary Glastonbury Festival this weekend. If you’re attending, here’s where you should be! Thursday Joy Orbison @ Levels (21:00-22:30) Friday  Jamie […]
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June 12, 2024

Congrats to our 2024 A2IM Libera Award winners


BEST DANCE RECORD Romy – Mid Air BEST ELECTRONIC RECORD Yaeji – With A Hammer BEST LATIN RECORD Helado Negro – LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros) BEST R&B RECORD Sampha – […]
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