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Independent Spirit Award

The Independent Spirit Award was established to distinguish those who embody the spirit of new thinking, entrepreneurship, and success in their business models and to recognize those who help grow and enhance the business of independent music for retailers and content providers.


2019
Richard Storms and Alayna Alderman, Record Archive

2018
The Radakovitz Family, Dimple Records

2017
Terry Currier, Music Millennium

2016
Glenn Dicker & Tor Hansen, Redeye

2015
John Kunz, Waterloo Records & Video

2014
Jonathan Poneman, Sub Pop Records

2013
Record Store Day

2012
Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph

2011
Joe & Rachelle Friedman, J&R Music & Computer World

2010
Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Entertainment

2009
Don VanCleave, The Artist Organization

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