{"id":805114,"date":"2026-07-16T06:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/805114\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T06:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:56:19","slug":"fcukers-lead-2026-independent-music-awards-nominations-nominees-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/805114\/","title":{"rendered":"Fcukers Lead 2026 Independent Music Awards Nominations: Nominees List"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tFcukers<\/a> lead all nominees with three nods in the shortlist for the Association of Independent Music\u2019s 2026 Independent Music Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe New York-based electronic duo is nominated in the best independent album (\u00d6, Ninja Tune), best independent track (\u201cL.U.C.K.Y.\u201d) and independent breakthrough categories.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2026 ceremony will take place at London\u2019s Roundhouse on Sept. 22, and will honor an array of indie musicians, labels, companies and creators across a wide variety of categories.<\/p>\n

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\n\tSix acts follow with two nominations each: Jalen Ngonda (Daptone Records), Jim Legxacy (XL Recordings), Jorja Smith<\/a> (FAMM), Nova Twins (Marshall Records), Romy<\/a> (XL Recordings) and Tiana Major9 (+1 Records).<\/p>\n

\n\tYoung 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.<\/p>\n

\n\tCompeting for best independent album are BICEP, Blawan, Fcukers, Geese, Mitski, Nova Twins, Prostitute, Robyn Scaler and Thundercat.<\/p>\n

\n\tMore 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tGee Davy, CEO of AIM said in a statement, \u201cWe\u2019re 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.\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cFollowing 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,\u201d Davy continued. \u201cWe look forward to sharing more new features at the ceremony at London\u2019s Roundhouse as we celebrate the success that comes from the collective strength of our mighty community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAt the 2025 ceremony<\/a>, Fontaines D.C. won best independent album for Romance, Ezra Collective claimed best independent track for \u201cGod Gave Me Feet for Dancing\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

\n\tSee the full list of nominees so far below.<\/p>\n

\t\tBest independent track\t<\/p>\n

\n\tDEBBY FRIDAY, \u201cBet On Me\u201d (Sub Pop Records)
Fcukers, \u201cL.U.C.K.Y\u201d (Ninja Tune)
Genesis Owusu, \u201cStampede\u201d (Ourness)
Jalen Ngonda, \u201cDoctrine of Love\u201d (Daptone Records)
Jim Legxacy, \u201c3x\u201d (XL Recordings)
Jorja Smith, \u201cThe Way I Love You\u201d (FAMM)
Nova Twins, \u201cPiranha\u201d (Marshall Records)
Robyn, \u201cDopamine\u201d (Young \/ Konichiwa)
Romy, \u201cLove Who You Love\u201d (Young)
Tiana Major9, \u201cDesire\u201d (+1 Records)<\/p>\n

\t\tBest independent album\t<\/p>\n

\n\tBICEP, TAKKUUK (Original Soundtrack) (Ninja Tune, EarthSonic)
Blawan, SickElixir (XL Recordings)
Fcukers, \u00d6 (Ninja Tune)
Geese, Getting Killed (Partisan Records)
Mitski, Nothing\u2019s About to Happen to Me (Dead Oceans)
Nova Twins, Parasites & Butterflies (Marshall Records)
Prostitute, Attempted Martyr (Mute)
Robyn, Sexistential (Young \/ Konichiwa)
SCALER, Endlessly (Black Acre)
Thundercat, Distracted (Brainfeeder)<\/p>\n

\t\tIndependent breakthrough\t<\/p>\n

\n\tFat Dog (Domino Recording Co.)
Fcukers (Ninja Tune)
Jalen Ngonda (Daptone Records)
Tiana Major9 (+1 Records)
Ego Ella May (Believe UK)<\/p>\n

\t\tBest independent mixtape\/EP\t<\/p>\n

\n\tBricknasty, Blacks Law (FAMM)
Jim Legxacy, black british music (2025) (XL Recordings)
Naima Bock, Live in Toulon (Sub Pop Records)
Strandz, Diaspora Dance Music (Strandz Music)
TTSSFU, Blown (Partisan Records)<\/p>\n

\t\tBest independent remix\t<\/p>\n

\n\tOvermono, \u201cIf We Ever\u201d (High Contrast Remix) (XL Recordings)
Sherelle, Romy, \u201cLove Who You Love\u201d(SHERELLE\u2019s Intelligent Dyke Music Remix) (Young)
Robyn, \u201cSexistential\u201d (Arca\u2019s Take) (Young \/ Konichiwa)
Jorja Smith, TS7, \u201cThe Way I Love You\u201d (TS7 Remix) (FAMM)
House Gospel Choir and Donae\u2019O, \u201cYou\u201d (Donae\u2019O Remix) (Swear Down Music)<\/p>\n

\t\tOne to Watch\t<\/p>\n

\n\tAshaine White (Marshall Records)
Alewya (LDN Records)
Lauren Auder (untitled (recs))
Mandy, Indiana (Sacred Bones Records)
Native James (Saviour Music)<\/p>\n


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