Electronic artist Flying Lotus, singer and songwriter FKA twigs, Anglo-Indian jazz drummer Sarathy Korwar and synth-pop master Vince Clarke were among the big winners as the indie community assembled Wednesday night (Aug. 12) for the 10th annual AIM Independent Music Awards, held virtually for the first time.
Flying Lotus snagged best independent track (for “More†featuring Anderson .Paak) and Korwar’s More Arriving took out best independent album.
Also on the night, FKA twigs bagged best [difficult] second album for her critically-lauded Magdalene, which peaked at No.
independent breakthrough honors.
In the industry award categories, Helen Smith, executive chairman of independent music companies’ lobby organization IMPALA, was named as "Indie Champion," and late drumming great Tony Allen was posthumously honored with the outstanding contribution to music award.
Established in Britain back in 2011, the AIM Independent Music Awards celebrates the brightest, the best and the innovators of the independent music scene.
AIM Independent Music Awards Winners & Nominees:.
UK Independent Breakthrough In Association With YouTube Music
Best Creative Packaging In Association With Signature Brew
Sophie – Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album
Special Recognition Award In Association With Fuga -Â Vince Clarke (Winner)
Indie Champion In Association With MCPS -Â Helen Smith (Winner)
Best Small Label In Association With Key Production
Best Independent Remix In Association With Designscene
One To Watch In Association With Bbc Music Introducing
Best Independent Video In Association With Vevo
Innovator Award In Association With Amazon Music -Â AJ Tracey (Winner)
Best [Difficult] Second Album In Association With Proper Music
International Breakthrough In Association With Deezer
Pioneer Award In Association With Evoke Studios -Â Little Simz (Winner)
PPL Award For Most Played New Independent Artist
Best Independent Album In Association With Spotify
Best Live Act In Association With Creative Technology
Best Independent Track In Association With Facebook
Best Independent Label In Association With [PIAS]
Outstanding Contribution To Music In Association With Merlin -Â Tony Allen (Winner)