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ABOUT a2IM

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization that serves as a central voice for a diverse community of over 600 independently owned record labels operating within the United States. A2IM  represents their interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community.

As an organization, A2IM is committed to protecting the value of independent musical contributions and influence on a policy level.

Mission Statement

A2IM is the collective voice of independent music. Our mission is to promote growth, awareness, and opportunities for independent music through advocacy, education and community.

OUR MEMBERS

A2IM’s diverse community includes music labels of all sizes and staffing levels across the United States, from Hawaii to Florida, representing musical genres as diverse as our membership, including bluegrass, blues, children’s, classical, comedy, country, dance/electronic, gospel, folk, Hawaiian, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, metal, new age, pop, R&B, reggae, roots, soca/caribbean, traditional American, world, and more. 

“Independent” doesn’t refer to a specific genre of music, nor does it mean lesser-known artists: A2IM member labels have issued music releases by artists including Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Adele, Alabama Shakes, Arcade Fire, Run the Jewels, Bon Iver, and many others.

COMMUNITY
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A2IM Board of Directors

Nabil Ayers Chair A2IM Executive Committee Beggars Group US President
Exec Committee Chair
Hays Rudolph Secretary A2IM Executive Committee Secretly Group General Cousel VP Business and Legal Affairs
Exec Committee Secretary
Glen Barros Treasurer A2IM Executive Committee Exceleration Music Managing Partner
Exec Committee Treasurer
David Barnes Rhymesayers Entertainment Chief Operating Officer
Jason Peterson Godigital Media Group Chairman and CEO
Vic Zaraya Concord Chief Operating Officer
Tony Alexander Made In Memphis Co-Founder, President
Steven Hill Warp Records Head of North America and Global Marketing
Terry McBride Nettwerk Music Group CEO
Louis Posen Hopeless Records Founder and President
Zena White Partisan Records Chief Operating Officer

A2IM Advisory Board

Rachel Faro Ashe Records Owner Founder
Oscar Guitian Serving Sounds CEO

Team A2IM

President, CEO
General Manager
Memberships Director
Head of Business Dev.
Exec. Accounts Admin.
Marketing Manager
Sr. Membership Mgr.
IT & Web Admin