The annual Billboard Music Awards have chosen their finalists, and we're proud to see several of our artists acknowledged for their work throughout more than 10 categories. The winners will be revealed this Sunday, May 19 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Catch this and a performance of "I Love It" by Icona Pop at 8/7c on ABC.
Each year during Canadian Music Week, the Independent Music Awards highlight the country's best and most inspiring music, as determined by public and industry voting. This year we're happy to congratulate three of our artists -- Japandroids, Grimes and METZ -- for their achievements in the following categories:
Congratulations to Diplo, who will be taking home the win for ASCAP's Vanguard Award at this year's Pop Music Awards. Now in its 30th year, the awards ceremony honors publishers, songwriters and producers throughout several categories, the Vanguard focusing on artists that play an important role in shaping the future of American music.
This week, the NME Awards will honor musicians for their inspiring work throughout 22 categories. The Windish Agency team is well represented with six amazing artists nominated: Alt-J, Crystal Castles, Grimes, Peace, Peter Hook and Solange.
Last night, Sweden held their annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony, recognizing winners for their hard work over the last year. The Windish Agency is proud of our overseas winners -- First Aid Kit took home an astounding four awards, including Best Album, Best Artist, Best Composer and Best Pop. Icona Pop went home with a win for Best Newcomer, and Steve Angello's group Swedish House Mafia won the award for International Success.
By:Larm's third annual awards ceremony took place this week, a tradition founded on recognizing the year's Best Nordic Album and raising international interest in the region's musical talent. This year, The Windish Agency's First Aid Kit won the award for their album The Lion's Roar. We're thrilled for this sisterly duo!
Last night, the 55th annual GRAMMY Awards took place in Los Angeles. With 10 nominations, three wins and one live performance, The Windish Agency's artists had a huge presence. We're so proud! Congrats to Gotye for taking home the award for Record of the Year and Best Alternative Music Album for Making Mirrors, as well as Best Pop Duo for his collaboration with Kimbra for "Somebody That I Used To Know."
We won! After taking part in industry panels, hosting a get together at Echoplex with friends and colleagues and attending the 24th annual Pollstar Awards ceremony, the week concluded with The Windish Agency receiving the award for Independent Booking Agency of the Year. We are honored, grateful and somewhat speechless.
Each year the acclaimed BRIT Awards honor exceptional music from around the globe. Music connoisseurs begin with an established selection process, later announcing winners in a celebration of live performances by notable artists in the running. Today, The Voting Academy revealed their selections for the 2013 nominees, and The Windish Agency saw three of our talented artists -- Alt-J, Gotye and The xx -- commended across an astounding four categories.
Last night in Nashville, the GRAMMY countdown began as musicians and their teams gathered for The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live to reveal selections for the 2012 awards. The Windish Agency's artists had an undeniable presence, bringing in a total of ten nominations throughout different categories, including a nod to Gotye for the esteemed "Record of the Year" award.