The Libera Awards Presented by Merlin – the official name of the awards – kick off the Indie Week conference, which will run through Thursday, June 12.
Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless Records, received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Best record from games and interactive media will recognize the growing importance of video game music.
Sudan Archives, Allison Russell, Fontaines D.C. and Soul Glo all have three nominations each.