A2IM
The American Association of Independent Music
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Learn More About A2IM
A2IM's mission is to promote growth, awareness and opportunities for independent music through advocacy, education and community.
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Join A2IM and become part of the largest independent music community in the U.S. Explore benefits for Label Memberships and Associate Memberships.
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Discover the A2IM Star Certification, recognizing independent music sales achievements through official certifications based on album sales.
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EVENTS
Webinar: A New Way to Release Albums with KiTbetter
Webinar: A New Way to Release Albums with KiTbetter
Webinar: Topic Learn How Trust Erodes Across the Music Pipeline with Beatdapp
Webinar: Topic Learn How Trust Erodes Across the Music Pipeline with Beatdapp
Indie Week 2026 Tickets
Indie Week 2026 Tickets
Created BY independents, FOR independents, Indie Week is a three-day conference uniquely tailored to the needs of the independent music community in the United States.
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A2IM Featured Executive Spotlight Submission
A2IM Featured Executive Spotlight Submission
NEWS
A2IM CEO Ian Harrison on challenges for the independent label model in 2026 | Interviews | Music Week
A2IM CEO Ian Harrison on challenges for the independent label model in 2026 | Interviews | Music Week
Following more than two decades at Hopeless Records, the companyâs executive vice president Ian Harrison recently succeeded Dr Richard James Burgess as CEO of A2IM, the US independent music coalition of more than 700 labels. Here, the indie community leader talks artist development, AI opportunities and rockâs resilience...
Music Coalitions Say Deregulation Will Hurt Smaller Stations - Radio World
Music Coalitions Say Deregulation Will Hurt Smaller Stations - Radio World
The Future of Music Coalition and musicFirst asked the FCC to keep its FM subcap âto protect and promote viewpoint diversity, localism and competition between local AM/FM radio broadcasters.â
A2IM Hires Carson Vickrey as Director of Business Development
A2IM Hires Carson Vickrey as Director of Business Development
A2IM Hires Carson Vickrey as Director of Business Development
A2IM Welcomes 2025-26 Board of Directors
A2IM Welcomes 2025-26 Board of Directors
We're thrilled to welcome the newest members of the A2IM Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Executive Committee for 2025-26.
đ Meet the 2025 Rising 20: Indie Music Leaders
đ Meet the 2025 Rising 20: Indie Music Leaders
A2IM unveils new annual list recognizing the young professionals who are shaping the future of independent music.
Independent Artists Shine At GRAMMY House NYC
Independent Artists Shine At GRAMMY House NYC
Celebrating Independent Voices in Music, presented by the Recording Academy in collaboration with A2IM, featured performances by aron!, Diana Burco, Kasey Tyndall, and Tiera Kennedy.
A2IM x Muzooka: Independent, College and Non-Commercial Radio Charts
A2IM x Muzooka: Independent, College and Non-Commercial Radio Charts
NEWS: A2IM CEO to Step Down After a Decade of Leadership
NEWS: A2IM CEO to Step Down After a Decade of Leadership
FORBES: As Indie Music Gains Streams, A2IM Leaves No Artist Behind
FORBES: As Indie Music Gains Streams, A2IM Leaves No Artist Behind
ADVOCACY
A2IM and IMPALA Launch Carbon Calculator Project for the U.S.
A2IM and IMPALA Launch Carbon Calculator Project for the U.S.
This is the first step towards rolling out the tool at this scale so the sector can measure and reduce carbon footprints.
Support the Protect Working Musicians Act
Support the Protect Working Musicians Act
Massive online music platforms have a disproportionate amount of power, and artists - especially small and independent creators - are forced to accept the licensing terms offered by the platforms....
Support The NO FAKES Act!
Support The NO FAKES Act!
I just took action to support The NO FAKES Act, which would protect us from nonconsensual AI deepfakes and voice clones. Join me and urge your representative to support NO FAKES! [@campaign]
Email to support AMFA via musicFIRST Coalition
Email to support AMFA via musicFIRST Coalition
RESOURCES
A2IM Music Industry Job Board
A2IM Music Industry Job Board
Getting Started â Music Climate Pact
Getting Started â Music Climate Pact
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