Libera Award for Label of the Year explained
The Libera Award for Label of the Year categories are presented by the American Association of Independent Music at the annual Libera Award which recognizes "best independent record label worldwide" since 2012.[1] The category is divided into three other categories, based on the number of full-time employees. Independent record labels with more than fifteen full-time employees are categorized into the Label of the Year (Large). Label of the Year (Medium) categorizes independent record labels with six to fourteen full-time employees. Record labels with five full-time employees or fewer are categorized into the Label of the Year (Small) category.
From 2012 to 2018, independent record labels with six or more full-time employees were categorized into the same category, Label of the Year (Large).
Label of the Year (Large)
Label of the Year (Medium)
Label of the Year (Small)
Notes and References
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- Web site: A2IM Announces Indie Artist & Label 2013 LIBBY Awards Nominees. August 3, 2020. Hypebot. 25 April 2013 .
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- Phoebe Bridgers, Run the Jewels & Perfume Genius Among Top Nominees For 2021 Libera Awards. Billboard. March 22, 2021. June 6, 2021. Paul. Grein.
- Web site: Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell, Arlo Parks Lead Indie-Music Collective A2IM's 2022 Libera Awards Nominees. Variety. March 23, 2022. March 25, 2022. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: Wet Leg Leads Nominations for A2IM's Indie Libera Awards. Variety. Jem. Aswad. March 22, 2023. March 22, 2023.
- Web site: Wet Leg, Sudan Archives and More Win Big at 2023 A2IM Libera Awards. Variety. Thania. Garcia. Emanuel. Okusanya. June 16, 2023. June 17, 2023.
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- Dualtone, Alabama Shakes, Tom Silverman Take Honors at 2013 Libera Awards. June 21, 2013. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Reggie. Ugwu.
- Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Daptone, Bruce Iglauer Honored at A2IM's Libby Awards. June 20, 2014. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Andy. Gesler.
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- Web site: A2IM Names Libera Indie Music Award Nominees. May 5, 2015. March 19, 2020. Hypebot. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: A2IM's Libera Awards: Merlin, Sub Pop and Sturgill Simpson Amongst Winners. June 29, 2015. March 19, 2020. Music Business Worldwide.
- Web site: SoundExchange Presents The 2016 A2IM Libera Awards. April 11, 2016. March 19, 2020. Shorefire.
- Web site: Alabama Shakes And Kamasi Washington Win Big At The Independent Music Awards. Brooklyn Magazine. Caitlin. White. June 17, 2016. March 19, 2020.
- Radiohead, Run The Jewels, Bonobo, King Gizzard Lead A2IM's Libera Award Noms: Exclusive. April 25, 2017. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Andy. Gensler.
- Web site: Angel Olsen, Radiohead, Sharon Jones Win Big at A2IM's Libera Awards. June 9, 2017. March 19, 2020. Variety. Jem. Aswad.
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- Web site: Aimee Mann, Funky Four +1 Perform, Slowdive Wins Big at Indie Libera Awards. June 22, 2018. March 19, 2020. Variety. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: A2IM Names Indie Libera Award Nominees 2019: Mitski, Bad Bunny, Courtney Barnett, More. Hypebot. March 28, 2019. March 19, 2020. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: A2IM Libera Indie Music Awards 2019 – Full Winners List. June 24, 2019. March 19, 2020. Hypebot. Bruce. Houghton.