Music

10th Annual Independent Music Award Winners

by Ciaran Thompson

To conclude the second last night of Canadian Music Fest, the winners of the Indie Awards were announced at The Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto. On the international circuit, The xx won favourite artist of the year while Phoneix won favourite single of the year for “1901.”

All other winners included:

Favourite Pop artist/group – Danny Fernandez

Favourite live artist – Arkells

Favourite electronic artist – Peaches

Favourite Folk artists/group – Great Lake Swimmers

Galaxie Rising Stars – The Rural Alberta Advantage

Favourite Group/Duo of the year – Constantines

Favourite Rock artist/group of the year – Die Mannequin

Favourite Punk/Hardcore artist/group of the year – Fucked Up

Favourite Metal artist/group of the year – Voivod

Favourite Solo artist of the year – Joel Plaskett

Favourite Video of the year – “Cross My Heart” by Marianas Trench