Electronic dance music artiste and music producer Anish Sood became the first Indian artiste to win the Best Electronica/Dance Single at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) in London. He says he is proud. The gala also honoured international artistes including Nik West, Reeve Carney, Esprit D'Air, Eh440, Karim Baggili, Sofia Rei, Air Traffic Controller, John McEuen, Rozina Pátkai, Jake La Botz, and The Bankesters at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.

Sood, who won the award for his single "Starry night" featuring feat. Zach Sorgen and Kelechi, said in a statement, "I'm truly honoured to win an IMA. I think it's a fantastic global platform for recognising independent music from around the world and I'm proud to be featured amongst an amazing list of artistes."