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# A2IM Libera Independent Music Award winners 2024 [Full List]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/a2im-libera-independent-music-award-winners-2024-full-list/
- Published: 2024-06-11T14:51:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-11T17:05:17.000Z
- Description: A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) crowned the 2024 Libera Award winners at Gotham Hall in New York City on Monday. Here is the full list of winners
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, Indie Music, Music Business, A2IM, DIY musicians, Libera, music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15

A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) crowned the 2024 Libera Award winners at Gotham Hall in New York City on Monday.

![Group of people attending the A2IM Libera Awards red carpet event, showcasing music industry professionals, artists, and organizers at a high-profile entertainment industry celebration.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/spcdn-shortpixel-ai/spio/ret_img-q_cdnize/www-hypebot-com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hopeless.jpg)

| **Louis Posen with Hopeless Records and Lølø** |
| ---------------------------------------------- |
| *(photo credit: Dan Bassini)*                  |

This year’s ceremony was hosted by comedian Marcia Belsky and included performances from GRAMMY Award-Winner **Christian McBride’s New Jawn** (Mack Avenue Music Group), classical pianist **Lara Downes** (Pentatone), Latin artist **Pachyman** (ATO Records), rapper **Kari Faux** (drink sum wtr), hotly-tipped NYC-trio **Fcukers** (Ninja Tune/Technocolour), and rising pop rock artist **LØLØ** (Hopeless Records).

“Following an unforgettable evening at the 2024 Libera Awards, we are proud to honor the exceptional talents and achievements within the independent music community,” said **Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President and CEO of A2IM.** “Each winner showcases the innovation, creativity, and resilience that drive our industry forward. Congratulations to all the artists, labels, and contributors whose passion and dedication continue to inspire us. Your work enriches the cultural landscape and sets new standards for excellence in music.”

![- A stylized illustration of a person with radiating lines, representing artistic expression and creativity, promoting the AMA Libera Awards presented by Merlin on June 10, 2024.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/www-hypebot-com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/libera-2024.png)

## **2024 Libera Awards Winners**

**Record of the Year**

Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (Dead Oceans)

**Breakthrough Artist presented by Virgin Music Group**

Blondshell (Partisan Records)

**Music Video of the Year**

IDLES – “Dancer” (Partisan Records)

**Self-Released Record of the Year**

Caroline Polachek – Desire, I Want To Turn Into You (Perpetual Novice)

**Label of the Year (5 or fewer employees)**

True Panther

**Label of the Year (6-14 employees)**

Light in the Attic

**Label of the Year (15 or more employees)**

Partisan Records

**Independent Champion presented by Merlin**

Bandcamp

**Distributor of the Year**

Redeye Worldwide

**Publisher of the Year**

Secretly Publishing

**Best Alternative Rock Record**

Caroline Polachek – Desire, I Want To Turn Into You (Perpetual Novice)

**Best American Roots Record**

MJ Lenderman – “Rudolph” (ANTI)

**Best Blues Record**

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Live In London (Alligator Records)

**Best Classical Record**

Hauschka – Philanthropy (City Slang)

**Best Country Record**

Margo Price – Strays (Loma Vista Recordings)

**Best Dance Record**

Romy – Mid Air (Young)

**Best Electronic Record**

Yaeji – With A Hammer (XL Recordings)

**Best Folk Record**

Sufjan Stevens – Javelin (Asthmatic Kitty Records)

**Best Global Record presented by Redeye Worldwide**

WITCH – Zango (Desert Daze Sound)

**Best Heavy Record**

Model/Actriz – Dogsbody (True Panther)

**Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record**

Killer Mike – MICHAEL (Loma Vista Recordings)

**Best Jazz Record**

John Carroll Kirby – Blowout (Stones Throw Records)

**Best Latin Record**

Helado Negro – “LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros)” (4AD)

**Best Outlier Record**

L’Rain – I Killed Your Dog (Mexican Summer)

**Best Pop Record**

Samia – Honey (Grand Jury Music)

**Best Punk Record**

Mannequin Pussy – “I Got Heaven” (Epitaph)

**Best R&B Record**

Sampha – Lahai (Young)

**Best Record From Games and Interactive Media**

HEALTH – “HATEFUL” (Loma Vista Recordings)

**Best Reissue**

De La Soul – 3 Feet High & Rising (AOI Records/Chrysalis Records)

**Best Remix**

Sudan Archives, ODESZA – “Selfish Soul (ODESZA Remix)” (Stones Throw under exclusive license to Foreign Family Collective/Ninja Tune)

**Best Rock Record**

Blondshell – Blondshell (Partisan Records)

**Best Short-Form Video**

IDLES – “Grace” Teaser (Partisan Records)

**Best Singer-Songwriter Record**

Angel Olsen – Forever Means (Jagjaguwar)

**Best Soul/Funk Record**

Betty Davis – Crashin’ From Passion (Light in the Attic)

**Best Spiritual Record**

Blind Boys of Alabama – Echoes of the South (Single Lock Records)

**Best Sync Usage**

Refused – “New Noise” in The Bear (Season 2) (Epitaph)

**Creative Packaging**

De La Soul – 3 Feet High & Rising (AOI Records/Chrysalis Records)

**Marketing Genius**

De La Soul – De La Soul Catalog Release (AOI Records/Chrysalis Records)

**Bruce Houghton* is the Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/), a Senior Advisor at [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com), President of the[ Skyline Artists Agency](https://skylineonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com), and a [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com) professor.*