Additional nominations for this year's AIM Independent Music Awards have been announced.
The Association of Independent Music, which supports independent artists outside the major label environment, is set to celebrate the underrepresented with the annual AIM Independent Music Awards returning next month.
The event is scheduled for September 23rd at the Roundhouse in London, and several nominations have been revealed.
Ezra Collective has garnered two nominations, along with New York newcomers Fcukers, West London's own Hope Tala, and Clash favorite anaiis.
The shortlist features some prominent names such as Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg, the generational voice Bon Iver, and Maverick Sabre.
Gee Davy, CEO of AIM, stated: “As we mark the 15th anniversary of The Independent Music Awards, I am inspired by the remarkable creativity emerging from the UK’s independent music scene.
“Every year, our sector produces music that resonates emotionally and inspires movement – and this year's nominees are no exception. Our panel of tastemakers has curated an impressive selection from the wide range of entries. This serves as just a glimpse into the vast talent and diversity within the community, showcasing the bold artistry that characterizes it.”
“Independence in music signifies the freedom to create, innovate, and develop careers and businesses on our own terms. The independent sector represents the convergence of culture and commercial success, and our 2025 nominees exemplify this connection. I eagerly anticipate celebrating their accomplishments at what promises to be a truly memorable edition of the Awards.”
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Check out the nominations below:
**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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