{"id":2046018,"date":"2026-07-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2046018"},"modified":"2026-07-16T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:00:00","slug":"fcukers-lead-2026-independent-music-awards-nominations-see-the-full-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2046018","title":{"rendered":"Fcukers Lead 2026 Independent Music Awards Nominations: See the Full List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FCUKERS-Jeton-Bakalli-2026-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-content lrv-a-floated-parent lrv-a-glue-parent a-font-body-m u-font-size-19\">\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<div class=\"pmc-contextual-player\" data-pmc-adm-ad-id=\"10140328\">\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTrending on Billboard\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFcukers lead all nominees with three nods in the shortlist for the Association of Independent Music\u2019s 2026 Independent Music Awards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe New York-based electronic duo is nominated in the best independent album (<em>\u00d6<\/em>, Ninja Tune), best independent track (\u201cL.U.C.K.Y.\u201d) and independent breakthrough categories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\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<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-display-inline-block lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-margin-t-2 u-margin-t-26@mobile-max u-margin-b-0.875@mobile-max u-margin-b-150@tablet u-border-t-12 lrv-u-padding-t-025 u-padding-b-1.313 lrv-u-padding-b-125@mobile-max lrv-u-border-color-black\">\n<div class>\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  lrv-a-unstyle-link lrv-u-whitespace-nowrap u-font-weight-700 lrv-u-display-inline-block u-line-height-18px a-font-accent u-letter-spacing-0225 u-font-size-16 lrv-u-color-black lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-article-badge-underline a-article-esp u-display-inline-flex lrv-u-margin-b-1@mobile-max u-margin-b-9@tablet\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between lrv-u-padding-tb-050@desktop a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card \">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  lrv-u-margin-b-075 lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" 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a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alison-Krauss-and-Union-Station-cr-Randee-St.-Nicholas-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"Alison Krauss &amp; Union Station\" height width><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card__content \">\n<div class=\"c_title \">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-font-basic-fancy u-font-size-15 u-font-size-15.5@mobile-max u-line-height-22px u-padding-r-0.188@desktop u-word-spacing-0013 u-line-height-22.5px@mobile-max a-truncate-ellipsis-4line@mobile-max a-truncate-ellipsis-3line\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tAlison Krauss &amp; Union Station, Sister Sadie, East Nash Grass Among Top 2026 IBMA Awards Nominees\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-related-artists \/\/ lrv-u-margin-tb-1 lrv-u-flex 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a-children-link-color-black a-children-link-color-brand-accent-blue:hover lrv-u-padding-t-1 lrv-u-text-align-center a-article-related-module-link lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRobyn\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"c-tagline  a-font-secondary-fancy-xxxs@desktop-xl a-font-secondary-fancy-s@desktop-xl-max lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-color-black u-padding-t-13 lrv-u-padding-b-2 lrv-u-margin-tb-00 lrv-u-text-align-center lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-border-color-black lrv-u-width-100p\">See latest videos, charts and news<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSix 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).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\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<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tCompeting for best independent album are BICEP, Blawan, Fcukers, Geese, Mitski, Nova Twins, Prostitute, Robyn Scaler and Thundercat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\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<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\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<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAt the 2025 ceremony, Fontaines D.C. won best independent album for <em>Romance<\/em>, 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<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSee the full list of nominees so far below.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>Best independent track<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDEBBY FRIDAY, \u201cBet On Me\u201d (Sub Pop Records)<br \/>Fcukers, \u201cL.U.C.K.Y\u201d (Ninja Tune)<br \/>Genesis Owusu, \u201cStampede\u201d (Ourness)<br \/>Jalen Ngonda, \u201cDoctrine of Love\u201d (Daptone Records)<br \/>Jim Legxacy, \u201c3x\u201d (XL Recordings)<br \/>Jorja Smith, \u201cThe Way I Love You\u201d (FAMM)<br \/>Nova Twins, \u201cPiranha\u201d (Marshall Records)<br \/>Robyn, \u201cDopamine\u201d (Young \/ Konichiwa)<br \/>Romy, \u201cLove Who You Love\u201d (Young)<br \/>Tiana Major9, \u201cDesire\u201d (+1 Records)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>Best independent album<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBICEP, <em>TAKKUUK (Original Soundtrack)<\/em> (Ninja Tune, EarthSonic)<br \/>Blawan, <em>SickElixir<\/em> (XL Recordings)<br \/>Fcukers, <em>\u00d6<\/em> (Ninja Tune)<br \/>Geese, <em>Getting Killed<\/em> (Partisan Records)<br \/>Mitski, <em>Nothing\u2019s About to Happen to Me<\/em> (Dead Oceans)<br \/>Nova Twins, <em>Parasites &amp; Butterflies<\/em> (Marshall Records)<br \/>Prostitute, <em>Attempted Martyr<\/em> (Mute)<br \/>Robyn, <em>Sexistential<\/em> (Young \/ Konichiwa)<br \/>SCALER, <em>Endlessly<\/em> (Black Acre)<br \/>Thundercat, <em>Distracted<\/em> (Brainfeeder)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>Independent breakthrough<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFat Dog (Domino Recording Co.)<br \/>Fcukers (Ninja Tune)<br \/>Jalen Ngonda (Daptone Records)<br \/>Tiana Major9 (+1 Records)<br \/>Ego Ella May (Believe UK)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>Best independent mixtape\/EP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBricknasty, <em>Blacks Law<\/em> (FAMM)<br \/>Jim Legxacy, <em>black british music (2025<\/em>) (XL Recordings)<br \/>Naima Bock, <em>Live in Toulon<\/em> (Sub Pop Records)<br \/>Strandz, <em>Diaspora Dance Music<\/em> (Strandz Music)<br \/>TTSSFU, <em>Blown<\/em> (Partisan Records)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>Best independent remix<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tOvermono, \u201cIf We Ever\u201d (High Contrast Remix) (XL Recordings)<br \/>Sherelle, Romy, \u201cLove Who You Love\u201d(SHERELLE\u2019s Intelligent Dyke Music Remix) (Young)<br \/>Robyn, \u201cSexistential\u201d (Arca\u2019s Take) (Young \/ Konichiwa)<br \/>Jorja Smith, TS7, \u201cThe Way I Love You\u201d (TS7 Remix) (FAMM)<br \/>House Gospel Choir and Donae\u2019O, \u201cYou\u201d (Donae\u2019O Remix) (Swear Down Music)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \"><strong>One to Watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAshaine White (Marshall Records)<br \/>Alewya (LDN Records)<br \/>Lauren Auder (untitled (recs))<br \/>Mandy, Indiana (Sacred Bones Records)<br \/>Native James (Saviour Music)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2HpFicp.png\" alt=\"Billboard VIP Pass\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/awards\/fcukers-2026-independent-music-awards-nominations-list-1236294481\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FCUKERS-Jeton-Bakalli-2026-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024&#8243;] Trending on Billboard Fcukers lead all nominees with three nods in the shortlist for the Association of Independent Music\u2019s 2026 Independent Music Awards. The 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. 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