The Independent Music Awards have announced their 2025 nominees, with Aluna, Bon Iver, Fontaines D.C., and Wet Leg among those shortlisted for the ceremony’s 15th anniversary edition.
The event, set to take place at London’s Roundhouse on 23rd September, sees multiple nominations for Ezra Collective, Fcukers, Hope Tala and anaiis across various categories.
“As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Independent Music Awards, I’m inspired by the extraordinary creativity flowing from the UK’s independent music community,” says AIM CEO Gee Davy.
“Every year, our sector delivers music that speaks to hearts, minds and dancing feet – and this year’s nominees are no exception. Our panel of tastemakers has curated a spectacular selection from the vast array of submissions. This is only a glimpse of the immense talent and variety within the scene, but showcases the fearless artistry that defines this community.”
For the first time, the ‘Best Independent Record Store’ category will be nominated by the public, while fans will also choose the winner of the ‘Best Live Performer’ award.
Additional categories including ‘Best Independent Label’, ‘Best Boutique Label’, ‘Music Entrepreneur of the Year’ and ‘Best Creative Campaign’ are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Best Independent Track
anaiis, Grupo Cosmo – ‘B.P.E’ (5dB Records)
Ezra Collective, Yazmin Lacey – ‘God Gave Me Feet For Dancing’ (Partisan Records)
JIALING – ‘Freaky Horns’ (Clasico Records)
Jim Legxacy – ‘father’ (XL Recordings)
Jorja Smith, Maverick Sabre – ‘Loving You’ (FAMM)
Miso Extra, Metronomy – ‘Good Kisses’ (Transgressive Records)
Orla Gartland – ‘Mine’ (New Friends Music)
Wet Leg – ‘Catch These Fists’ (Domino Recording Co.)
Wunderhorse – ‘The Rope’ (Communion Records)
Yannis & The Yaw, Tony Allen – ‘Rain Can’t Reach Us’ (Transgressive Records)
Best Independent Album
Bon Iver – Sable, Fable (Jagjaguwar)
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching (Partisan Records)
Fontaines DC – Romance (XL Recordings)
Hope Tala – Hope Handwritten (Big Family Music)
John Glacier – Like A Ribbon (Young)
Maverick Sabre – Burn The Right Things Down (FAMM)
Moonchild Sanelly – Full Moon (Transgressive Records)
Nala Sinephro – Endlessness (Warp Records)
Oklou – Choke Enough (Oklou / True Panther Records)
TAAHLIA – Gramarye (untitled (recs))
UK Independent Breakthrough (in association with Amazon Music)
corto.alto (Ninja Tune)
Fat Dog (Domino Recording Co.)
Glass Beams (Ninja Tune)
Hope Tala (Big Family Music)
Sara Landry (HEKATE Records)
Best Independent EP/Mixtape
Fcukers – Baggy$$ (Technicolour Records)
MRCY – VOLUME 1(Dead Oceans)
Nectar Woode – Head Above Water (Communion Music)
Shygirl – Club Shy Room 2 (Because Music)
Zino Vinci – The Late Bloomer (Bawne London / Believe)
Best Independent Remix
Aluna – ‘Heatstroke’ (Paul Woolford remix) (Mad Decent / Because Music)
Home Counties, TATYANA – ‘Uptight’ – TATYANA remix (Submarine Cat Records)
Koreless – ‘Seven’ (Jorg Kuning Bicton Barns Remix) (Young)
Nilufer Yanya – ‘Just A Western’ (Boy Harsher Remix) (Ninja Tune)
Rosie Lowe – ‘Gratitudes’ (D’Monk remix) (Blue Flowers Music)
One To Watch
anaiis (5dB Records)
BINA. (TLD Records)
Chloe Qisha (VLF Records / Believe)
Cristale (Believe)
Fcukers (Ninja Tune)
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