It’s that time of the year again! The Indian Music Diaries is back with its 4th edition of the TIMD Awards, aimed at acknowledging and appreciating the cornucopia of talent to bloom out from the milieu of independent music in the country. We are all set to support and recognize these dedicated and hard-working artists, musicians, and bands across a plethora of genres. From electronic and hip-hop to rock and metal, each and everyone is welcome to nominate themselves for the awards which will be judged by our jury members.
Following are the award categories :
1. Best Album Of The Year
2. Best Song Of The Year (People’s Choice)
3. Best EP of The Year
4. Best Pop Artist/Singer-Songwriter Of The Year
5. Best Music Video Of The Year
6. Best Hip-Hop Release of The Year
7. Best Emerging Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year
8. Best Album Artwork of The Year
9. Best Debut Artist of The Year (Editor’s Choice)
10. Best Electronic Artist of The Year
11. Best Rock/Metal Artist Of The Year
You can nominate yourself by clicking HERE or filling the embedded form below. Only artists/bands who fill out the form will be considered with special consideration from the editorial team.
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