Boston Music Awards 2015

Date: December 9 & 10, 2015
Venue: The Sinclair, Cambridge

The Boston Music Awards celebrated the city’s finest musicians over two nights. The new format, along with new award categories – including the very special Hall Of Fame Award – were the first strategic changes by new owners.

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2015 Video Highlights

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WINNERS


Artist of The Year

Speedy Ortiz


Album/EP of The Year

Speedy Ortiz – “Foil Deer”


Song of The Year

Speedy Ortiz – “Raising The Skate”


New Artist of The Year

Palehound


Live Artist of The Year

Tigerman WOAH


Rock/Indie Artist of The Year

Dirty Bangs


Hip-Hop Artist of The Year

Michael Christmas


Pop Artist of The Year

Ruby Rose Fox


R&B Artist of The Year

Bad Rabbits


American Artist of The Year

The Ballroom Thieves


Blue Arist of The Year

Barrence Whitfield & The Savages


DJ/Producer of The Year

Frank White


Electronic Artist of The Year

Bearstronaut


Folk Artist of The Year

The Ballroom Thieves


International Artist of The Year

Shun Ng


Jazz Artist of The Year

Lake Street Dive


Metal Artist of The Year

Worshipper


Punk/Hardcore Artist of The Year

Zip-Tie Handcuffs


Singer-Songwriter of The Year

Abbie Barrett


Female Vocalist of The Year

Ruby Rose Fox


Male Vocalist of The Year

Will Dailey


Studio Producer of The Year

Ed Valauskas


Video of The Year

Petty Morals – “Just A Game”


Best Dance Night

Soulelujah at Zuzu


Best Live Music Venue

The Sinclair


Best Live Ongoing Residency

The Blue Ribbons at TOAD


Best Music Blog

Vanyaland


Best Local Promoter

Bowery Presents Boston


Best Live Music Photographer

Michael Sparks Keegan


Best Brand Collaboration

Dirty Bangs / Wrangler Television Spot


Best Charitable Effort

Speedy Ortiz / Girls Rock Camp Foundation


Unsung Hero Award

Chip Rives


Hall of Fame Award

Evan Dando


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About

Since 1987, the Boston Music Awards has celebrated the heart of our city’s music, honoring artists, industry leaders, and the community that connects them. Each year, the BMAs bring together performances, recognition, and collaboration across genres, shining a spotlight on the people who make Boston’s music scene thrive.

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