LONDON (CelebrityAccess) – Organizers of the AIM Independent Music Awards have announced the first round of nominations ahead of the 2024 event, including in the ‘One to Watch’, ‘Best Independent Video’ and ‘Best Independent Album’ categories.
Nominees for Best Independent Album (in association with Spotify) include Jorja Smith’s Falling or Flying (FAMM) and Barry Can’t Swim’s When Will We Land? (Ninja Tune), D-Block Europe’s “Rolling Stone” (D-Block Europe/EGA Distro), Kim Gordon’s “The Collective” (Matador), the actress’ critically acclaimed “LXXXVIII” (Ninja Tune) and jazzy nine-piece Nubiyan Twist’s “Find Your Flame” (Strut Records / !K7 Music).
The category’s shortlist also includes electronic duo Mount Kimbie’s “The Sunset Violent” (Warp Records), ANOHNI and The Johnsons’ “My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross” (Rough Trade Records) and rapper Skrapz’s “Reflection” (EGA Release).
BBC Introducing continues its partnership with AIM in the One To Watch category, where nominees include spoken word artist Antony Szmierek and drum and bass MC OneDa, DJ Kitty Amor, masked electro-punk producer Lynks and singer/producer Miso Extra of.
Now in its 25th year, the AIM Independent Music Awards will return to London’s Roundhouse on October 17th.
“We hope you’re as excited as we are about the first list of nominees. Every year, our fashion judging panel selects the fantastic slate of favorites in radio, media and online magazines. This year’s festival spans across the UK Regional and national, genre and community within the independent music community, celebrating success, talent and artistry. We are delighted that the BBC, Amazon, Meta, Vevo, Notion and Spotify, along with our other sponsors and partners, continue to support and support this award. This allows us to continue to shine a light on the ever-growing independent music scene, says Gee Davy.
“Congratulations to this year’s first batch of AIM Award nominees, the lists give us a great idea of the length and breadth of the UK independent industry and highlight some of the innovators, culture makers and businesses that AIM’s outstanding community has to offer. A success,” added AIM president Ruth Barlow.
The full list of nominees so far:
One To Watch (in association with BBC Introducing)
Antoni Szmirek (Mushroom Music)
Katie Armor (Defection Records)
Links (Paradise Records)
Miso premium (out of bounds)
OneDa (Heaven Recording)
Best Independent Film (in association with VEVO)
Gia Ford – Poolside (Chrysalis Records)
Khruangbin – Love International (Dead Sea)
Peace Master – I Might Be Fake feat. Georgia (PMR Records)
Mitski – My love is mine (Dead Sea)
Sampha – only (young)
Best Independent Album (with Spotify)
Actress – LXXXVIII (Ninja Song)
ANOHNI AND THE JOHNSONS – MY BACK IS A BRIDGE YOU GIVE AWAY (Rough Trade Records)
Barry can’t swim – when do we land? (Ninja Song)
D-Block Europe – EGA Distro
Jorja Smith – Fall or Fly (FAMM)
Kim Gordon – The Collective (Matador Records)
Mount Kimbie – The Sunset Violent (Warp Records)
Nabihah Iqbal – Dreamer (Ninja Tunes)
Nubiyan Twist – Find Your Fire (Strut Records)
Skrapz – Reflection (EGA Release)
Best Independent Mix
P-rallel Remix – Aluna, Jayda G – Mine O’ Mine (Exclusively licensed to Mad Decent Cause Music)
Olof Dreijer Remix – Björk – Oral (feat. Rosalia) (One Little Independent)
L BEATS Mashup – Jorja Smith – Little Things x Gypsy Woman (FAMM)
Egyptian Lover Remix – Sudan Archives – Freakalizer (Stones Throw Records)
Ezra Collective, Sampa The Great – JOY (Life Goes On) (Party Records)
Best Independent Track (with Meta)
Amy Gadiaga – ‘All Black Everything’ (Jazz re:freshed)
CASISDEAD – “Venom” (XL Recording)
Sampha – “Spirit 2.0” (young)
Fontaines DC – “Starburster” (XL Records)
Ezra Collective – ‘Ajala’ (Guerrilla Records)
Jorja Smith – “The Little Things” (FAMM)
KNEECAP, Grian Chatten – “A Better Lifestyle” (Heavenly Recordings)
Matthew Hassall – “Changing Perspectives” (Gondwana Records)
NikNak – ‘1200RPM’ (unexpected recording)
Hudson Mohawke and Nikki Nair – “Set The Roof” (Warp Records)
Best Independent EP/Mixtape
George Riley – ‘Un/limited Love’ (Ninja Tune)
Headie One and K-Trap – ‘STRENGTH TO STRENGTH’ (One Records and Hundred8)
JGrrey – “What If Not Now?” (PACE, a division of Marathon Music Group)
Porter Pepper – Thank You for the Hate (EGA Release)
Honesty – ‘BOX’ (Guerrilla Records)
British independent breakthrough (in partnership with Amazon Music)
Italian Bar (Matador Records)
CASISDEAD (XL recording)
Wunderhorse (Communion Records)
Barry Can’t Swim (Ninja Tunes)
St. Harrison (row)
