The 9th Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced!

Cursive, Ra Ra Riot, Spinnerette, Vienna Teng and The Flatlanders among Nominees for The 9th Independent Music Awards

Reflecting a broad spectrum of the global independent music scene, an eclectic mix of self-released and independent label talent culled from six continents were named as Nominees for The 9th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans.

The Independent Music Awards celebrates artists that follow their own muse – with over 250 Nominees – there’s plenty to please the most discerning music fans.

The Winners in more than 50 Song, Album, Design & Music Video categories will be determined by a panel of 80 influential artist and industry judges including Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, The Black Keys, Aimee Mann, Ricky Skaggs, Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy), Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), The Apples in stereo, David Garrett, Suzanne Vega, Bettye Lavette, Judy Collins, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, and will be announced in January 2010.

So do your part to support independent music. Listen, discover & champion your favorites at The IMA Vox Pop Jukebox.

While the results of this ‘People’s Choice’ poll do not affect the judges decision, with your assist, these IMA Vox Pop Winners will receive marketing and performance opportunities that will place them in front of new audiences and revenue opportunities. Hurry now and dig in to to some of the most interesting music from around the globe.