Artist of the Year
Bendre-
thegiant
Alana
rich
Bobby
Barrz
Hard
Pill
Fox
Walker
Rachel
Wong
with Salvatore Manalo
“Lifetime”
Written, Performed, and Produced by Rachel Wong and Salvatore Manalo (Sal’s Studio)
Arthur
Buezo
“Open Book”
Written and Performed by Arthur Buezo
Produced by Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
Bobby
Barrz
with Uno Zayy
“Patience”
Written and Performed by Bobby Barrz and Uno Zayy
Produced by Jacy Banco (Big Bet Studios, Eleven Studios)
Jacob
Westfall
“Time”
Written by Jacob Westfall
Performed by Jacob Westfall, Jonathan Schuler, Matt Brewster, Will Zesiger, Gabby De La Cruz, and Mia Keeler
Produced by Stephen Fisk
Written by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen
Performed by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen, Avery Scanlon, Ben Harris, Andrew Shoop, Luke Turner, Seffen Land, Riley Gault, Nikolas Barber, John Queant, Layla Ramos
Produced by Justin Yu, John Queant, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Benjamin Estrada, and Kyle Kreegan (Hallowed Halls)
song of the year
bendre-
the giant
“I Probably Shouldn’t Be Here”
Album of the year
gasp.
“Appreciation”
Written and Performed by Daniel Townsend, Nick Rogers, Collin Armfield, and Jeremy Price
Produced by Nick Rogers
Hard
Pill
“Confusion Range”
Written and Performed by Scott King, Duncan Allen, Jackson Hagin, and Trey Arceneaux
Produced by Frank Smith and Brad Boatright
Written by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Jake Hogan, Joe-Henry McQuary, and Dorian Taylor
Performed by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Joe-Henry McQuary, Dorian Taylor, Aaron Peterson, and Erika Nagamoto
Produced by Zach Bloomstein and Amy Dragon
Silver-
tongue
“Fossils”
Written by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, and Aaron Elliott
Performed by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, Aaron Elliott, and David, Jacobs-Strain
Produced by David Jacobs Strain and Grant Cornish
Silk
Letdown
“Sounds for Sore Eyes”
Written by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, and Josh DeDiego
Performed by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, Chris Gruchacz, and Josh DeDiego
Produced by Pierce Guderski and Ken Lanyon
flyover
states
“True North”
Best Lyricism
“All The Little Things”
Written by Lane Norberg
Performed by Lane Norverg, Alex Milstead, Cary Samsel, and Ben Lane
Produced by Cary Samsel, Jeremy Long, and Jack Kennedy
Lane
Norberg
Hard
Pill
“Forget Me”
Written and Performed by Scott King, Duncan Allen, Jackson Hagin, and Trey Arceneaux
Produced by Frank Smith and Brad Boatright
Robin
Jackson
with Haley Johnsen
“Heart in My Hand”
Bobby
Barrz
with Uno Zayy
“Patience”
Written and Performed by Bobby Barrz and Uno Zayy
Produced by Jacy Banco (Big Bet Studios, Eleven Studios)
Written by Robin Jackson
Performed by Robin Jackson and Haley Johnsen
Produced by James Villa (Brizzleman Recording Studios), Chet Lyster (Groundswell Studios), and Jon Neufeld
Written by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen
Performed by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen, Avery Scanlon, Ben Harris, Andrew Shoop, Luke Turner, Seffen Land, Riley Gault, Nikolas Barber, John Queant, Layla Ramos
Produced by Justin Yu, John Queant, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Benjamin Estrada, and Kyle Kreegan (Hallowed Halls)
bendre-
the giant
“I Probably Shouldn’t Be Here”
Best instrumentation
“Alius Ubique”
Written and Performed by Dylan Regier
Produced by Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
It&I
Staring at
the ceiling
“Winter in Valhalla”
Written and Performed by Andrew Cooper, Matt Trexler, and Erin Royce
Produced by Andrew Cooper and Matt Trexler
STINKBUG
“Up In Flames”
Written by Andy Treister
Performed by Jake Riggs, Ryan DeHaven, Dick Fitts, and Andy Treister
Produced by Andy Treister and Matt Taylor
WĀVICLE
with Tobi Neptune
“GEMINI”
Written and Performed by Alex Little, Maurice Ramierez, David Tjaden, Kevin Wilbanks, and Tobi Neptune
Produced by Alex Little and Brill Ritter (Super Secret Studios)
Hiroki
“Yes Man”
Written and Produced by Salvatore Manalo and Matt Brewster
Performed by Salvatore Manalo, Matt Brewster, Sean Kenny, Rachel Wong, Jonathan Schuler, and Trevor Lund
Best pRODUCTION
Rachel
Wong
with Salvatore Manalo
“Lifetime”
Alix
Veronica
with Chris Petronzio
“Majesty”
Alana
rich
“New Stereo”
Written and Performed by Alana Rich
Produced by Justin Sprout, Aviel Calev Hirschfield, and Niko the Kid
Jacob
Westfall
“Time”
Written by Jacob Westfall
Performed by Jacob Westfall, Jonathan Schuler, Matt Brewster, Will Zesiger, Gabby De La Cruz, and Mia Keeler
Produced by Stephen Fisk
Hiroki
“Yes Man”
Written and Produced by Salvatore Manalo and Matt Brewster
Performed by Salvatore Manalo, Matt Brewster, Sean Kenny, Rachel Wong, Jonathan Schuler, and Trevor Lund
Written, Performed, and Produced by Rachel Wong and Salvatore Manalo (Sal’s Studio)
Written by Alix Veronica
Performed by Alix Veronica and Chris Petronzio
Produced by Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
Best Folk or Americana Album
Mountaintop
SOund
“Mountaintop Sound”
Written by Steven Swift and April McPherson
Performed and Produced by Steven Swift, April McPherson, Ceri Ames, and Coleman Antinucci
Arthur
Buezo
“Pig Iron”
Written and Performed by Arthur Buezo
Produced by Arthur Buezo and Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
Written by Robin Jackson
Performed by Robin Jackson and Haley Johnsen
Produced by James Villa (Brizzleman Recording Studios), Chet Lyster (Groundswell Studios), and Jon Neufeld
Robin
Jackson
“Silver Lining”
Written by Kristen Grainger, Dan Wetzel, Richard Shindell, Graham Sharp, Nat Vincent, James Kendis, and James Brockman
Performed by Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel
Produced by Kristen Grainger, Fan Wetzel, and Dale Adkins
True
North Duo
“Time and Materials”
Written by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, and Aaron Elliott
Performed by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, Aaron Elliott, and David, Jacobs-Strain
Produced by David Jacobs Strain and Grant Cornish
flyover
states
“True North”
Best Folk or Americana SONG
Robin
Jackson
with Haley Johnsen
“Heart in My Hand”
Arthur
Buezo
“Open Book”
Written and Performed by Arthur Buezo
Produced by Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
Jacob
Westfall
“Time”
Written by Jacob Westfall
Performed by Jacob Westfall, Jonathan Schuler, Matt Brewster, Will Zesiger, Gabby De La Cruz, and Mia Keeler
Produced by Stephen Fisk
Written by Robin Jackson
Performed by Robin Jackson and Haley Johnsen
Produced by James Villa (Brizzleman Recording Studios), Chet Lyster (Groundswell Studios), and Jon Neufeld
Written and Performed by Blair Borax
Produced by Mario Ramirez, Sam Weber (Anjuna Recording Studio), and Matthew Bean (Parallel Mastering)
BLAIR
BORAX
“True North”
“Time Tender”
flyover
states
Written by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, and Aaron Elliott
Performed by Jessica Patton, Steven Patton, Aaron Elliott, and David, Jacobs-Strain
Produced by David Jacobs Strain and Grant Cornish
Best Indie or Alternative album
“Alienation”
naked
society
SweeT
N’ Juicy
“Sex Drugs and Fruit”
Written and Performed by Dave Smith, Paul Presa, and David Kelsay
Produced by Dave Smith and Bray Hodges
High
glow
“Unlikely Futures”
Written and Performed by Tyler Rachal, Andrea Tragesser, and Daniel Pouliot
Produced by Justin Phelps (Hallowed Halls, Gabe Van, and Adam Gonsalves (Telegraph Mastering)
Written by Ilya Krisa, Timothy Charles Funk, and Peter Potnin
Performed by Ilya Krisa, Timothy Charles Funk, Peter Potnin, Sola Profitsea, and Farkhad Saidmuratov
Produced by Don Farwell (Earwig Studio), Don Gunn (The Office) Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering), Ilya Krisa, Peter Potnin, and Farkhad Saidmuratov
Written by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Jake Hogan, Joe-Henry McQuary, and Dorian Taylor
Performed by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Joe-Henry McQuary, Dorian Taylor, Aaron Peterson, and Erika Nagamoto
Produced by Zach Bloomstein and Amy Dragon
Silver-
tongue
“Fossils”
Written and Performed by Claire Lorenzo, Taylor Lannamann, Jordan Porto, Kevin Quinlan, and Wayan Zoey
Produced by John Davis (Bunker Studios), and Adam Gonsalves (Telegraph Mastering)
SHore
pines
“Loom”
Best INDIE OR ALTERNATIVE SONG
“coming back (again)”
Written, Performed, and Produced by Aaron Peterson, Evan Smoker, and Leah Vautar
New body
electric
baby
grendel
“Satellite”
Written and Performed by Jonathan Suarez and Zach Cardenas
Produced by Larry Crane and Justin Chase (Jackpot! Recording) and Gis Elg
High
glow
“The Gamble”
Written and Performed by Tyler Rachal, Andrea Tragesser, and Daniel Pouliot
Produced by Justin Phelps (Hallowed Halls, Gabe Van, and Adam Gonsalves (Telegraph Mastering)
Written by Bee Dunlap
Performed by Bee Dunlap, Alex Maxfield, Jamie Maxfield, Miles Van Dusen, Chance Hargrove, and Doug Withrow
Produced by Zach Bloomstein (Jackpot! Studios) and Amy Dragon (Telegraph Mastering)
Fox
Walker
“Higher”
Written by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Jake Hogan, Joe-Henry McQuary, and Dorian Taylor
Performed by Andrew Stevens, Melissa Boell, Joe-Henry McQuary, Dorian Taylor, Aaron Peterson, and Erika Nagamoto
Produced by Zach Bloomstein and Amy Dragon
Silver-
tongue
“Sierras”
Best Jazz, Soul, or R&B Song
WĀVICLE
with Tobi Neptune
“GEMINI”
Written and Performed by Alex Little, Maurice Ramierez, David Tjaden, Kevin Wilbanks, and Tobi Neptune
Produced by Alex Little and Brill Ritter (Super Secret Studios)
Rachel
Wong
with Salvatore Manalo
“Lifetime”
Written, Performed, and Produced by Rachel Wong and Salvatore Manalo (Sal’s Studio)
Hiroki
“Yes Man”
Written and Produced by Salvatore Manalo and Matt Brewster
Performed by Salvatore Manalo, Matt Brewster, Sean Kenny, Rachel Wong, Jonathan Schuler, and Trevor Lund
Written by Alexsander Maxfield, Jamie Maxfield, Asjua Jones, and Fox Walker
Performed by Lola Bones, Bee Dunlap, Kyle Merrifield, David Kaltenbach, Jamie Maxfield, Miles VanDusen,Seth Boyle, Chance Hargrove, Alex Maxfield, Tobi Neptune, Natalie Lyons, Mykel Illa, Elle Teslik, and Micah Cooper
Produced by Frankie Planentini (Paget Street Sound Labs), Tiana Jimenez (Srisook) Katie Waterland, and Amy Dragon (Telegraph Mastering)
Fox
Walker
“Let’s Vibe”
Written by Benjamin Estrada
Performed by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen, Avery Scanlon, Ben Harris
Produced by Justin Yu, John Queant, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Benjamin Estrada, and Kyle Kreegan (Hallowed Halls)
bendre-
thegiant
“Nobody Knows”
Best pop, synth, or contemporary album
Hannah
Wood
“Hello to a Woman”
WĀVICLE
with Tobi Neptune
“GEMINI”
Written and Performed by Alex Little, Maurice Ramierez, David Tjaden, Kevin Wilbanks, and Tobi Neptune
Produced by Alex Little and Brill Ritter (Super Secret Studios)
Camp
Crush
“Up at Night”
Written by Jen Deale
Performed by Jen Deale and Chris Spicer
Produced by Rian Lewis, Jorge Elbrecht, and Amy Dragon (Telegraph Mastering)
Ashleigh
Spencer
“VOiD”
Written by Ashleigh Spencer and Nick Bernyk
Performed by Ashleigh Spencer, Nick Bernyk, and Dave Shirkani
Produced by Nick Bernyk (The Bunker Recording Studio)
Written by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen
Performed by Benjamin Estrada, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Nate Hansen, Avery Scanlon, Ben Harris, Andrew Shoop, Luke Turner, Seffen Land, Riley Gault, Nikolas Barber, John Queant, Layla Ramos
Produced by Justin Yu, John Queant, Delos Erickson, Eli Hansen, Benjamin Estrada, and Kyle Kreegan (Hallowed Halls)
bendre-
thegiant
“Hollow Heads”
Written by Hannah Wood
Performed by Hannah Wood and Jon Fro
Produced by Jon Fro (Room Four Productions)
Best pop, synth, or contemporary song
Written by Ashleigh Spencer and Nick Bernyk
Performed by Ashleigh Spencer, Nick Bernyk, and Dave Shirkani
Produced by Nick Bernyk (The Bunker Recording Studio)
Ashleigh
Spencer
“identity”
Rachel
Wong
“Monster”
Written by Rachel Wong and Nick Bernyk
Performed by Rachel Wong
Produced by Nick Bernyk (Bunker Studios)
Alana
ricH
“New Stereo”
Written and Performed by Alana Rich
Produced by Justin Sprout, Aviel Calev Hirschfield, and Niko the Kid
San
Gabriel
“Play with Fire”
Written, Performed, and Produced by James Bookert
Camp
Crush
“Shadows”
Written by Jen Deale
Performed by Jen Deale and Chris Spicer
Produced by Rian Lewis, Jorge Elbrecht, and Amy Dragon (Telegraph Mastering)
Best RAP or Hip Hop ALbum
Foliage
beats
“UB”
Written, Performed, and Produced by Jasper Drobenaire
Off.
Brand
“Word of the Day Vol. 1”
Written and Performed by Caleb Carter and Kevin Ellis
Produced by Chef Jefe
Written and Performed by John Wavy
Produced by Not Average, M.A.T. The Drummer, 2lz, prodbyjosiah, legos, prod8id, yjprod, Amour, Miller, and Peril
John
Wavy
“S U N S E T D R I V E”
Written and Performed by Richard Glover, Rajime The Block Bishop, Bobby Barrz, Lamar Moutrie, City D, Great Mandela Coredro, Swiggle Mandela, Jaylan Sumpter, Slaughter 4X
Produced by Zebulon Dak Momentum Studios, Dominik the Peacemaker, Anno Domini, Brandon Scott, DJ B Slap’N
The
Oregonization
“The Oregonization Vol. 6”
Best Rap or hip hop Song
John
Wavy
“Catch a Feel”
Written and Performed by John Wavy
Produced by John Wavy and Legos
Off.
Brand
with Bobby Barrz
“i’m good”
Written and Performed by Caleb Carter, Kevin Ellis, and Bobby Barrz
Produced by Chef Jefe
Jay
kasai
with Oh Gosh Leotus
“Way Out”
Bobby
Barrz
with Sleepy Samurai
“WITHIMPIN”
Written by Hendrick Velera, Rachel Tate-Wong, and Julimar Yamilex Viloria
Performed by Rachel Tate-Wong and Julimar Yamilex Viloria
Produced by Sean Rech and Hendick Valera
Rachel
Wong
with Julimar
“Body on Mine”
Written, Performed, and Produced by Jay Kasai and Oh Gosh Leotus
Written and Performed by Bobby Barrz and Sleepy Samurai
Produced by Sleepy Samurai (Big Bet Studios)
Best Rock, Punk, or Metal Album
gasp.
“Appreciation”
Written and Performed by Daniel Townsend, Nick Rogers, Collin Armfield, and Jeremy Price
Produced by Nick Rogers
Hard
Pill
“Confusion Range”
Written and Performed by Scott King, Duncan Allen, Jackson Hagin, and Trey Arceneaux
Produced by Frank Smith and Brad Boatright
Object
unto earth
“The Grim Village”
Written and Performed by Jonathan Zajdman
Produced by Jonathan Zajdman, Dani Gentry, and Seanan McCullough
Written by Andy Treister
Performed by Jake Riggs, Ryan DeHaven, Dick Fitts, and Andy Treister
Produced by Andy Treister and Matt Taylor
STINKBUG
“Between Timid and Timbuktu”
Written by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, and Josh DeDiego
Performed by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, Chris Gruchacz, and Josh DeDiego
Produced by Pierce Guderski and Ken Lanyon
Silk
Letdown
“Sounds for Sore Eyes”
Best Rock, Punk, or Metal Song
It&I
“Alius Ubique”
Written and Performed by Dylan Regier
Produced by Marcus Lintner (Bleeding Roses Records)
Hard
Pill
“Nowhere”
Written and Performed by Scott King, Duncan Allen, Jackson Hagin, and Trey Arceneaux
Produced by Frank Smith and Brad Boatright
Silk
Letdown
“(The) [Fabulous] Taurean Rot”
gasp.
“Too Far”
Written and Performed by Daniel Townsend, Nick Rogers, Collin Armfield, and Jeremy Price
Produced by Nick Rogers
Written and Performed by Travis Nichols, Alex Walker, Chris Powell, and Martin Wormley
Produced by Travis Nichols, Alex Walker, Chris Powell, Marty Wormley, Ryan Caputo, John Doyle, and Seymour Cox
Nowhere
Fast
“Let it Burn”
Written by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, and Josh DeDiego
Performed by Pierce Guderski, Paul Shamy, Chris Gruchacz, and Josh DeDiego
Produced by Pierce Guderski and Ken Lanyon
Best music video
Hard
Pill
“Confusion Range Trilogy”
Directed by Duncan Allen and Grady Hinceman
Edited by Grady Hinceman
Silver-
tongue
“Fossils”
Directed and Edited by Andrew Stevens and Ethan Hansen
Fox
Walker
“Let’s Vibe”
Directed and Edited by Miles Van Dusen
SHore
pines
“Sweetened Iced Tea”
Directed and Edited by Claire Lorenzo
Hiroki
“Yes Man”
Directed by Matt Brewster, Salvatore Manalo, and DJ Biersack
Edited by DJ Beirsack
Fan Favorite Cover Art
bendre-
thegiant
“Hollow Heads”
Created by Benjamin Estrada and Delos Erickson
Hard
Pill
“Confusion Range”
Nowhere
Fast
“Emotional First Aid Kit”
Silk
Letdown
“Sounds for Sore Eyes”
Created by Pierce Guderski and Paul Shamy
WĀVICLE
“PHĀSES”
Created by Tobi Neptune
Created by Brian Eckroat
Created by Chris Powell
Fan Favorite Live show flier
baby
grendel
Created by Jonathan Suarez and Juliette Nast
bendre-
thegiant
Created by Benjamin Estrada
Hard
Pill
Created by Duncan Allen
High
glow
Created by Eder Ruiz
SHore
pines
Created by Claire Lorenzo
Fan Favorite Live show photo
Arthur
Buezo
Photographed by Aurora Simpson
gasp.
Photographed by Joanne Leadbetter
Hard
Pill
Photographed by Jake Hollingsworth
High
glow
Photographed by Jackson Hagin
Rachel
Wong
Photographed by Julia Varga
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2024
Artist of the Year
Haley Johnsen, Hayley Lynn, Hiroki, Monty Vega and the Sittin’ Shivas, The UpKeeps
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“Activator” Shawna Pair, “Long Time Honey” Fox and Bones, “SUNUP” Left on Tenth, “Undone” Ryan Van Dordrecht, “Your Mom’s Gonna Love Us” Sweet N’ Juicy
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Falling From the Sky” Haley Johnsen, “Hear Me Out” The UpKeeps, “Rip Roar” Arthur Buezo with Cam Cole, “Stuck” Fox Walker with Mikey Sha Sha, “Try (Live Version)” Hiroki with Rainezra
“Back Around Again” Ned and Wendy the Band, “Long Time Honey” Fox & Bones, “Whiskey Bound” Jeremy Wayne McKern and Whiskey Bound
Best Folk or Americana Album
Best Folk or Americana SONG
“Doomsday” Arthur Buezo, “Falling From the Sky” Haley Johnsen, “Lose the Light” Lane Norberg, “The Art of Letting Go” Hayley Lynn, “The Long and Winding Road” Sadie Saige
Best INDIE or Alternative Album
“Debutante” Coven Brothers, “Refuge in the Night Shade” Positivity Club, “Shong’s Order” Rick Real and the Warmth, “SUNUP” Left on Tenth, “Your Mom’s Gonna Love Us” Sweet N’ Juicy
Best INDIE or Alternative Song
“Align” Hayley Lynn, “Clover” Sneaker Wave, “Hear Me Out” The UpKeeps, “Jormungandr” Coven Brothers, “Stuck” Fox Walker with Mikey Sha Sha
Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Album
“Activator” Shawna Pair, “The Star Question Plan” Psy-Lounge, “Understudy” Sasa Fox
Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Song
“Feel the Way I Do” Hayley Lynn, “Love Me to the Bone” Camille Tredoux, “Over My Shoulder” San Gabriel, “Reborn” Dual Analog, “Someday” Calyx
Best Rap, Hip Hop, or R&B Song
“Flight” Bobby Barrz with D$NY, “Kickflip” Staring at the Ceiling with Snazz, “Madness” John Wavy, “Outside” Briggzzy, “Try (Live Version)” Hiroki with Rainezra
Best Rock or metal album
“Be There” Knelt Before, “Hard Pill” Hard Pill, “Signals” Arcadiem, “Turiya” A Collective Subconscious
Best Rock or metal SONG
“Cool Money” Fluid Druid, “Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues” Hard Pill, “My Therapist Said” Monty Vega and the Sittin’ Shivas, “Plea to the Abjurative Warden” Object Unto Earth, “Rip Roar” Arthur Buezo with Cam Cole
Best Lyricism
“Love Me to the Bone” Camille Tredoux, “Hear Me Out” The UpKeeps, “Marvelous Child” Ned and Wendy the Band, “Someday” Calyx, “The Art of Letting Go” Hayley Lynn
Best Instrumentation
“Every Bit” Hard Pill, “Riding Round the City” Bobby Barrz, “Rip Roar” Arthur Buezo with Cam Cole, “Try (Live Version)” Hiroki with Rainezra, “Wild Ride” The Cabin Project
Best Production
“Down N Out” The UpKeeps, “Falling From the Sky” Haley Johnsen, “Flight” Bobby Barrz, “Try” Hiroki with Rainezra, “Haystack” Staring at the Ceiling”