The time has come again to recognize the incredible indie talent in the world of music. We are so thrilled to have so much of it this year, and are looking forward to one of the most productive years for indie music in a long time.
On behalf of our wonderful committee, composed of Bob Leggett, Jennifer Lyneis, Michelle King, Melissa Dragich-Cordero, Steve Belkin, Heather Jacks, Kim Grant, Doug Deutsch, Laura Goldfarb and Patrick O’Heffernan, we now present our nominations for the first half of 2016. Remember, the Fan Favorite Award is nominated by you. Simply leave a comment below or on our Facebook page. The artist who gets the most votes will be the winner. Support your favorite by voting now.
Best EP Female: Rooted Clarity (Katie Garibaldi), Heartbreak is Contagious (Kris Angelis), Endless Road (Alexis Keegan)
Best EP Male: Royal Blue (Lasers Lasers Birmingham), LA 14 (Rod Melancon)
Best EP Band: 29:11 (One From Many)
Best CD Female: Dressed up for Goodbye (Corinne Cook), Blow (Emily Clibourn), Cure for Dreaming (Jenny Gillespie), Hold Fast Open Palm (Sarah Ault), Long Road (Diana Rein), Popular Songs for Wholesome Families (Rae Fitzgerald)
Best CD Male: Northeastsouthwest (Mike Jacoby), Sugarland (Brian Whelan), Turns to Gold (Gabe Dixon), Let me in (Chi McClean), Blood Moon (Morgan Washam)
Best CD Band: … and friends (Jason Adamo Band), Love & Rent (The BGP), New Coastline (Riddle & the Stars), II (Lovers & Poets), Gung Ho (Freddy & Francine)
Best Single: “Jackal II” (Rae Fitzgerald), “Big Man” (Jenni Alpert), “Crave” (Gabe Dixon), “Desire (Lo Que Vale La Pena)” (Halo Circus), “Diamond” (Kaylee Keller), “The Machine” (The Daybreaks)
Best Video (cover): “Better When I’m Dancing” (Redhead Express), “Love Yourself” (Redhead Express), “Blue” (Alice Wallace), “I Knew I Loved You” (Redhead Express), “Cruel Summer” (The Daybreaks)
Best Video (live): “Headrush” (Jamey Geston), “I am” (Katie Garibaldi), “Beautiful Forever” (Marina V), “Trespassing” (McKail Seely ft Jesse McLeod)
Best Video (comedy): “Honest Singing Telegrams” (Un5gettable), “Sorry” (Un5gettable)
Best Video (lyrical): “Pregunto” (Sin Color), “Diamonds (Vip mix)” (Kaylee Keller x VinylJackers), “Pieces of April” (Jerad Finck), “Holding Her Freedom” (Gabe Dixon), “Blood in the Water” (Jerad Finck)
Best Video (official) Female: “Lonely Love” (Ryal), “Last One” (McKail Seely), “Jackal II” (Rae Fitzgerald), “Paper Bag” (Anni Piper), “Diamond” (Kaylee Keller), “I Just Don’t Care Anymore” (Alice Wallace)
Best Video (official) Male: “Crave” (Gabe Dixon), “Perry” (Rod Melancon), “Evergreen” (Shane Alexander)
Best Video (official) Band: “Desire (Lo Que Vale La Pena)” (Halo Circus), “You + Me in the Summer” (Lovers & Poets), “Calico Concrete” (The Spider Accomplice), “These Three Words” (One From Many)
Best Video (series): “Los Angeles: The Abduction” (The Spider Accomplice)
Best Rock Band: Halo Circus, The Spider Accomplice
Best Pop Band: the BGP, Freddy & Francine, Lovers & Poets, One From Many
Best Country/Americana Band: Riddle & the Stars, Jason Adamo Band, Junk Parlor
Best Pop/Rock Male Artist: Gabe Dixon
Best Pop/Rock Female Artist: Kris Angeles, Sarah Ault, Allison Iraheta, Alexis Keegan
Best Blues Artist: Anni Piper, Diana Rein
Best Country/Americana Artist: Brian Whelan, Rod Melancon, Lasers Lasers Birmingham, Alice Wallace
Icon Award: Ronnie Mack, Dave Yaden, Shane Alexander, Darwin Johnson
Fan Favorite – Who will it be this time? this one is yours to nominate and vote. Simply leave a comment below or on our Facebook page with the name of your favorite indie artist.
Winners will be announced on July 22.