“Blondie emerged from a scene that was truly independent and we have never lost that ethos,” says Debbie Harry, “We always fought for the freedom to create what we wanted, without interference. It is an honour to receive this award from a community that helps make that happen every day for artists.”
The AIM Independent Music Awards has also announced breakthrough electro-pop star Georgia for its first-ever live show. Attracting major attention after the release of her 2015 self-titled debut, Georgia will be fresh from her spell-binding Glastonbury performance, where she delivered an animated performance across the Park stage filled with 80s-club energy and pop nostalgia.
To top this all off, voting is now also open for “Best Live Act”, in association with Songkick. The award, which will be decided by the public vote, pays tribute to the most exhilarating live shows delivered by independent artists from across the world, with previous winners including Erasure, Counterfeit and Babymetal. Over 12,000 votes have been received so far, responses must be made by 31 July here.
With less than two months to go until the awards show, tickets to the ceremony and live show are running out fast. Gold tables are now sold out, with only a limited number of tables remaining.
- Black Midi
- Ezra Collective
- Gerry Cinnamon
- IDLES
- Jade Bird
International Breakthrough
- Afro B
- Jade Bird
- Maribou State
- Nilüfer Yanya
- IDLES
Best Independent Track (in association with Facebook)
- Dave, “Funky Friday (ft. Fredo)”
- FKA Twigs, “Cellophane”
- Fontaines D.C., “Boys In The Better Land”
- Georgia, “About Work The Dancefloor”
- JARV IS, “Must I Evolve”
- Jai Paul, “Do You Love Her Now”
- Holly Herndon, “Eternal”
- Little Simz, “Selfish (ft. Celo Sol)”
- Sharon Van Etten, “Seventeen”
- Four Tet, “Teenage Birdsong”
Best Independent Album (in association with Spotify)
- Better Oblivion Community Center, “Better Oblivion Community Center”
- Christine And The Queens, “Chris”
- Dave, “Psychodrama”
- Fontaines D.C., “Dogrel”
- Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, “End of Suffering”
- Jade Bird, “Jade Bird”
- Jordan Rakei, “Origin”
- Little Simz, “GREY Area”
- Snapped Ankles, “Stunning Luxury”
- Swindle, “No More Normal”
Best [Difficult] Second Album
- Erland Cooper, “Sule Skerry”
- IDLES, “Joy as an Act of Resistance.”
- Julia Jacklin, “Crushing”
- Maribou State, “Kingdoms In Colour”
- SOAK, “Grim Town”
One To Watch (in association with BBC Music Introducing)
- Arlo Parks
- Barney Artist
- Georgia
- KOKOROKO
- Larkins
Best Small Label
- Fuzz Club Records
- Killing Moon
- Local Action
- Scruff of the Neck
- Speedy Wunderground
Best Creative Packaging (in association with MCPS)
- Various Artists, Confessin’ The Blues compilation
- Murlo, “Dolos”
- IDLES, “Joy as an Act of Resistance”
- Various Artists, Sick Music 2019 compilation
- Keith Richards, “Talk Is Cheap”
Best Independent Video (in association with Vevo)
- Christine and the Queens, “5 Dollars”
- Hot Chip, “Hungry Child”
- John Grant, “He’s Got His Mother’s Hips”
- Caleb Steph, “Black Boy”
- FKA Twigs, “Cellophane”
Best Independent Label (in association with [PIAS])
- Brownswood Recordings
- Domino
- Nuclear Blast
- Partisan Records
- Rough Trade
PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist
- AJ Tracey
- Cosmo Sheldrake
- Freya Ridings
- Guru Randhawa
- Jorja Smith
