Idles playing Green Man Festival 2019 (Gary Mather for Live4ever)
Idles, Dave and Johnny Marr were three of the big winners at yesterday’s AIM Awards ceremony in London.
Celebrating independent music, two awards were handed out to Idles – Best [Difficult] Second Album for Joy As An Act of Resistance and UK Independent Breakthrough – while the Mercury Prize nomination for Dave’s Psychodrama was followed up with the honour for Best Independent Album.
Johnny Marr was presented with the Pioneer Award by Nile Rodgers. “As an independent musician and an independent fan I’d like to thank everyone,” Marr said. “Thanks to all you guys working in the independent sector.”
“The weird thing that this tiny island continues to do is spread really good independent music across the world. I’ll finish by saying I’ve often been asked what kind of music I make – I’m an indie musician and that’s good enough for me.”
AIM Awards 2019 winners:
Best Live Act
Gerry Cinnamon
UK Independent Breakthrough
Idles
Outstanding Contribution To Music
Debbie Harry
Independent Album
Dave – Psychodrama
Best [Difficult] Second Album
Idles – Joy As An Act Of Resistance
PPL Award For Most Played New Independent Artist
Freya Ridings
International Breakthrough
Jade Bird
Innovator Award
Hot Chip – Hungry Child
Best Independent Track
Dave – Funky Friday ft. Fredo
One To Watch
Georgia
Pioneer Award
Johnny Marr
