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THE 12TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED 12th IMA Vox Pop Jukebox Ben Kweller - 12th IMA Winner for Rock / Hard Rock Album Killer Mike - 12th IMA Winner for Rap / Hip-Hop Album Lou Pallo of Les Paul’s Trio with Special Guests - 12th IMA Winner for Tribute Album & Long Form Music Video Band of Skulls - 12th IMA Winner for Rock / Hard Rock Song

IMA Artist Spotlight
Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: sami.the.great Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: sami.the.great

Describe your nominated work: It’s an album full of catchy, nostalgic pop songs. It’s a mix of retro and modern sounds! Did you use any unusual effects or instruments in this recording?: Not really. Some different keyboard sounds and some programmed beats, but nothing too crazy! Were there any happy accidents while in the studio, or did everything... [Read more of this review]

Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Tannis Slimmon Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Tannis Slimmon

Describe your nominated work: A tribute to Sekou Kone, a virtuosic talking drum player from Mali, West Africa who died of malaria related causes shortly after I met him. Did you use any unusual effects or instruments in this recording?: Sekou’s bandmates played on the track (Abdoulaye Kone played ngoni and Mansa Sissoko played kora). A performance... [Read more of this review]

Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Radio La Chusma Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Radio La Chusma

Describe your nominated work: “Cruzando Fronteras” is an answer to the nation’s immigration issue. By giving a peak into the life/thoughts of a migrant worker, the song allows the listener to relate to someone doing whatever it takes to better their life and their family’s life. Did you use any unusual effects or instruments in this recording?:... [Read more of this review]

Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Atlas Soul Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Atlas Soul

Video interview with 12th IMA Nominee: Atlas Soul  Read More →

Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Jan Bell Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: Jan Bell

Describe your nominated work: Maverick Magazine review says it better than I can if I can blow my own trumpet here. Its such a terrific publication and I’m honoured to receive such praise. “4 STARS Enchantingly fusing Anglo-Americana sounds with a superb Yorkshire accent, Jan Bell has a wonderful knack of breathing new life into time worn folk tales... [Read more of this review]

Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: History of Painters Q&A with 12th IMA Nominee: History of Painters

Describe your nominated work: It is upbeat, uplifting hopeful alternative/folk music with a touch of Irish influence. Did you use any unusual effects or instruments in this recording?: Yes, along with a mandolin we also recorded with a toy piano and a kick-drum made out of a Samsonite suitcase. Also, we had the fortune of recording with a cellist and... [Read more of this review]

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