2022 Libera Awards

The 2022 Libera Awards was held on June 16, 2022, to recognize the best in independent music presented by the American Association of Independent Music. The ceremony streamed live on YouTube.

The nominations were announced on March 23, 2022, led by indie pop band Japanese Breakfast with seven. New award categories, Self-Released Record of the Year and Best Pop Record, were added. The Best Dance/Electronic Record category was divided into two categories: Best Dance Record and Best Electronic Record, bringing the total number of categories to 36. The Best Metal Record was renamed Best Heavy Record.

The awards ceremony took place on June 16, 2022, held in New York City at Webster Hall. With four awards, Japanese Breakfast was the most awarded artist.

Multiple nominations
Nominees with more than two nominations.

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