Mar 18, 2026 9:04am PT

Hayley Williams, Geese, Clipse Lead 2026 Libera Indie Awards Nominees

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Hayley Williams, Geese, Clipse, and Oklou were among the top nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, presented by Merlin in association with the Foundation for Independent Music and the American Association of Independent Music. The nominees for all of the 38 categories honoring the best in independent music, including for the first time, Independent Record Store of the Year, appear below. The

15th annual awards ceremony will take place on Monday, June 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

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