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Jorja Smith, Robyn Triumph at Indie Music Awards
22 Sep
Summary
- Jorja Smith won best independent track for 'The Way I Love You'.
- Robyn secured the best independent album award for 'Sexistential'.
- The Independent Music Awards celebrated UK's indie music scene.
The 2026 Independent Music Awards ceremony, held at The Roundhouse in London on Tuesday, September 22, honored the UK's independent music sector. Jorja Smith received the award for best independent track for "The Way I Love You," a release from May 2025.
Robyn was recognized with the best independent album award for her ninth album, "Sexistential." The breakthrough artist award went to Jalen Ngonda, while Jim Legxacy won for best independent mixtape/EP for "Black British Music (2025)."
Further accolades included the PPL Award for most played new independent artist to Bees & Honey and the one to watch prize for Native James. Pauline Black received an outstanding contribution to music award. DJ duo Fabio & Grooverider were presented with the innovator award.
