The Libera Awards proudly honors the powerful and distinct voice of the independent music sector. Now in its 14th year, it stands as the premier celebration of indie artistry, shining a spotlight on the incredible talent that defines the industry. Heavy Duty is thrilled to represent some of the finest artists in independent music and extends heartfelt congratulations to Jessica Pratt, who leads all nominees with four well-deserved recognitions for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Best Folk, Best Singer-Songwriter, and Record of the Year for Here In The Pitch.

We also celebrate Kim Gordon, whose album The Collective—produced by Heavy Duty’s Justin Raisen and co-written by SADPONY + Justin Raisen—has earned nominations for Record of the Year and Alternative Rock Record of the Year. Additionally, we are honored to recognize SOPHIE, whose self-titled album SOPHIE, featuring special contributions from Heavy Duty’s Cecile Believe, is nominated for Pop Record of the Year.

Big news, besties! Heavy Duty has teamed up with the one and only Claire’s for their Spring Break campaign! MeLLLo’s dreamy song “Perfect Day” soundtracks the brand’s sun-soaked campaign.  Shoutout to production and edit partners Hyperion and Carousel Collective, music supervision by Heavy Duty.

A beautifully crafted piece from the Heavy Duty Trailers team, featuring a remix and customization of “Dreams” by singer-songwriter Hana Vu. Don’t miss the latest trailer for The Life List – one to add immediately to your must-watch list.

Winter is halfway through, so grab a blanket and get cozy with the latest from Heavy Duty Projects. From the GRAMMYs to the Super Bowl, we have lots to share with you.

Ramp can do your expenses for you, but you’ll have to win the Super Bowl on your own. The latest for Ramp.com out of Even/Odd, original music by Heavy Duty Projects.

Congratulations to Heavy Duty Projects’ Creative Director Dan Nigro on winning Producer Of The Year at the 2025 GRAMMYs. From crafting timeless tracks to elevating the visions of artists like Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and Caroline Polachek, his work has made an undeniable impact on the sound of modern pop music. This is Dan’s second GRAMMY win, with 14 GRAMMY nominations across his career.

We’re spotlighting the latest sync from HD Roster artist Cecile Believe, whose vibrant energy as a writer, producer, and performer shines through in this collaboration with SOPHIE for the new Louis Vuitton campaign. The cult-favorite track ‘Immaterial’ soundtracks the spot, which features Zendaya and the artwork of Takashi Murakami—a collaboration as dynamic and colorful as his iconic art.

Truly a top-notch job — no questions asked. Big congrats to Zach Pollakoff for this perfect hit for Freshpet via Terri & Sandy, now an Ad Age Editor’s Pick! Music, sound design, and mix by team Heavy Duty for this unforgettable spot where, let’s just say, you definitely don’t want to be caught disrespecting what’s in the fridge.

This weekend, Variety honored HD’s Creative Director, Daniel Nigro, as Producer of the Year in their latest round of “Hitmakers.” Congrats to Dan on this well-deserved recognition of his incredible work on Chappell Roan’s breakout album. He is in good company alongside the many talented producers on this list, including Shaboozey and Jack Antanoff!