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Jorja Smith & Robyn Win 2026 Independent Music Awards
Jorja Smith and Robyn claim top honors at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London.
In brief
Jorja Smith and Robyn claim top honors at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London. Jorja Smith wins best independent track for 'The Way I Love You' and Robyn wins best independent album for 'Sexistential' at the 2026 Independent Music Awards. Originally reported by Billboard.
2026 Independent Music Awards
The 2026 Independent Music Awards took place in London on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Jorja Smith Wins Best Independent Track
Jorja Smith won best independent track for 'The Way I Love You', released in May 2025 on her FAMM label.
“The Way I Love You”
Robyn Wins Best Independent Album
Robyn earned best independent album for her ninth album Sexistential, released via Young.
“Sexistential”
Jalen Ngonda Wins Independent Breakthrough
Jalen Ngonda, a Daptone Records artist, won independent breakthrough after being nominated in three categories.
“Jalen Ngonda”
Jim Legxacy Wins Best Mixtape/EP
Jim Legxacy won best independent mixtape/EP for his Mercury Prize-nominated Black British Music (2025).
“Black British Music (2025)”
PPL Award for Most Played Artist
Bees & Honey won the PPL Award for most played new independent artist, with Native James taking one to watch.
“Bees & Honey”
Pauline Black Receives Outstanding Contribution
Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selector, won outstanding contribution to music and performed live.
“Pauline Black”
The one thing
Jorja Smith wins best independent track for 'The Way I Love You' and Robyn wins best independent album for 'Sexistential' at the 2026 Independent Music Awards.
