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Voting has opened for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Awards. Running from Monday, September 30 until 11.59pm on Wednesday October 2, it is an opportunity for fans to secure their favourite Scottish album’s place on this year’s shortlist.
The free vote is now open via www.sayaward.com - fans have until Wednesday to back their favourite record, with a diverse range of albums in the running from the likes of Arab Strap, Barry Can’t Swim, Becky Sikasa, Theo Bleak, The Snuts and more.
Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) said: “Each year, The SAY Award public vote is a chance for music fans to have their SAY and help determine the Scottish Album of the Year. The public’s choice will be guaranteed a place in this year’s Shortlist, securing them a minimum prize of £1,000 and keeping them in the running to win the overall prize of £20,000.
“We encourage music fans across Scotland to get involved, back their favourite record and have their SAY by taking part in the public vote. Best of luck to this year’s Longlist - it’s a truly fantastic snapshot of Scottish music from the past year, and we’re looking forward to celebrating these records and more, at The SAY Award Ceremony next month.”
We asked the Glasgow bands in the running to tell us their favourite spots around the city, and they didn’t disappoint. Take a look below at each of the artists and what they chose.
5. Mama Terra - The Summoned
Mama Terra have been nominated for their album The Summoned. Mama Terra is the brainchild of Glaswegian pianist and composer Marco Cafolla. | Mama Terra
6. Mama Terra - Best Bar - Chinaski's
Marco said: "Chinaskis at Charing X is always a favourite, it just feels like right in the heart of the city between the city centre & westend. The M8 right there and next door to the Mitchell library where I used to go practice piano when I was younger. Everything is there on that doorstep and the possibilities for a night out can be anything from there. They have a great selection of my favourite Bourbons and the Rum choice is quite impressive too. Bang in the centre but easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there, love it." 239 North St, Glasgow G3 7DL | Chinaski's
7. Mama Terra - Best Cafe or Restaurant - The Good Coffee Cartel
Marco said: The ‘Good Coffee Cartel’ is thee best place for coffee, not just in Glasgow but in the UK! They roast their own beans beautifully and have been suppling my addiction for years now. There’s always a great vibe when you go in from the music they’re spinning to top baristas like Philip who’s also the nicest guy! Their tins half full with beans also act a ma a great shaker for recording with too." 12 Cornwall St, Glasgow G41 1AQ | The Good Coffee Cartel
8. Mama Terra - Best Venue - St Luke's
Marco said: "St Luke’s is my favourite venue to play, it’s also where Mama Terra’s first ever gig was too. It’s not too big that the audience feels faceless and not too small that’s there’s no vibe - it’s just the perfect size that has it all. Everytime I go onstage there it feels important but still has a local gig vibe about it, even though you can get a lot of people in that room. Every show I’ve played there has been important to me, from Headline gigs with my own bands to supporting the likes of Fantastic Negrito & Steve Turre." 17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ | National World