Fcukers Lead 2026 Independent Music Awards Nominations: See the Full List
Categoria: Musica
The ceremony will take place at London's Roundhouse in September.
Por Billboard | 16/07/2026
Fcukers lead all nominees with three nods in the shortlist for the Association of Independent Music’s 2026 Independent Music Awards. The New York-based electronic duo is nominated in the best independent album ( Ö , Ninja Tune), best independent track (“L.U.C.K.Y.”) and independent breakthrough categories. The 2026 ceremony will take place at London’s Roundhouse on Sept. 22, and will honor an array of indie musicians, labels, companies and creators across a wide variety of categories. Six acts follow with two nominations each: Jalen Ngonda (Daptone Records), Jim Legxacy (XL Recordings), Jorja Smith (FAMM), Nova Twins (Marshall Records), Romy (XL Recordings) and Tiana Major9 (+1 Records). Young leads all labels with five nominations across all categories, followed by XL Recordings and Ninja Tune with four apiece, and FAMM and Marshall Records each earning three nominations. Competing for best independent album are BICEP, Blawan, Fcukers, Geese, Mitski, Nova Twins, Prostitute, Robyn Scaler and Thundercat. More categories and nominations will be announced in the coming months, with submissions open for the publicly voted best live performer and best independent record store categories. Submissions can be entered at the Independent Music Awards website . Gee Davy, CEO of AIM said in a statement, “We’re thrilled to share the first nominees list for the 2026 Independent Music Awards, showcasing just some of the broad spectrum of success and authenticity flowing from the U.K.’s independent music community. The array of artists and genres on display here demonstrates once again that the independent music sector is the most exciting, authentic and groundbreaking place in the industry. “Following our 15th anniversary edition of the awards last year, we have a fresh new look and feel, reflecting the consistent evolution of the independent music sector,” Davy continued. “We look forward to sharing more new features at the ceremony at London’s Roundhouse as we celebrate the success that comes from the collective strength of our mighty community.” At the 2025 ceremony , Fontaines D.C. won best independent album for Romance , Ezra Collective claimed best independent track for “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing” and XL Recordings took home best independent label. DJ and curator Giles Peterson was recognized with the outstanding contribution to music and Throbbing Gristle member Cosey Fanni Tutti with the innovator prize. See the full list of nominees so far below. Best independent track DEBBY FRIDAY, “Bet On Me” (Sub Pop Records) Fcukers, “L.U.C.K.Y” (Ninja Tune) Genesis Owusu, “Stampede” (Ourness) Jalen Ngonda, “Doctrine of Love” (Daptone Records) Jim Legxacy, “3x” (XL Recordings) Jorja Smith, “The Way I Love You” (FAMM) Nova Twins, “Piranha” (Marshall Records) Robyn, “Dopamine” (Young / Konichiwa) Romy, “Love Who You Love” (Young) Tiana Major9, “Desire” (+1 Records) Best independent album BICEP, TAKKUUK (Origina