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A2IM Celebrates 2026 GRAMMY-Nominated Member Labels

INDEPENDENTS TAKE 50% OF NOMINATIONS

New York, NY (November 10, 2025) – A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) congratulates its member labels recognized in this year’s GRAMMY nominations. Independent artists and labels continue to make a significant impact, reflecting the diversity, innovation, and global reach of the indie music sector, with independent labels accounting for 50% of this year’s nominees.

“This year, our members have once again demonstrated the power and influence of independent music,” said Ian Harrison, CEO of A2IM. “We celebrate their creativity, resilience, and leadership in the music industry. These nominations show that independent artists and labels are shaping the future of music on every stage.”

A2IM Congratulates GRAMMY-Nominated Member Labels:

Alligator Records

American Dogwood

ANTI-

Candid Records

Concord

Concord Theatricals

Craft Recordings

Daywind Records

Dead Oceans

Domino Recording Company

EMPIRE

International Anthem

Jagjaguwar

Leo33

Loma Vista Recordings

Love Renaissance (LVRN)

Mack Avenue Records

Matador Records

Nola Blue Records

Numero Group

ONErpm

Pentatone

Provogue Records

Puntilla

Reach Records

Rostrum Records

Rounder Records
Sub Pop

Thirty Tigers

Young

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About A2IM

A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization headquartered in New York City that exists to support and strengthen the independent recorded music sector. Membership currently includes a broad coalition of over 600 Independently-owned American music labels. A2IM represents these independently owned small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. In doing so, it supports a key segment of America's creative class that represents America's diverse musical and cultural heritage. Billboard Magazine identified the Independent music label sector as 37.32 percent of the music industry's U.S. recorded music sales market in 2016 based on copyright ownership, making Independent labels collectively the largest recorded music industry sector.