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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.
9. Broken Chater - Chorus of Doubt
Broken Chanter is the stage name of David MacGregor, so named due to his youthful attempts to play his grandfather's chanter. He's been nominated for Chorus of Doubt. | Broken Chanter
10. Broken Chanter - Best Restaurant or Cafe - Suissi Vegan Kitchen
David said: "For dinner, it’s difficult to beat Suissi on Dumbarton Road - run by Mama Lim, it’s got some of the absolute best Malaysian (and Asian-fusion) food going. I’ve almost needed rolled out of there a few times. For breakfast, Brooklyn Cafe on Minard Rd - a Shawlands mainstay with some class vegan square slice (special mention to Meadow Road cafe in Patick for that an aw) and a whole host of other delights. Brilliant coffee." | Contributed
11. Broken Chanter - Best Venue or Record Shop - Glad Cafe
David said: "You cannae beat the Barras, but Glasgow has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to venues too. I love the Glad Cafe (not just cos I live near it) because it has a brilliant calendar of international and local talent, a great atmosphere/sound, and it is run by some of the soundest folk going. The Hug and Pint has a similar vibe too - intimate but with great sound and well-visited by touring acts. "Record shops? I love Some Great Reward in The Cooperage; Faye is always on hand to chew the fat and steer me towards something I’ll like. monorail on King St has great recommendations and exclusives, not to mention a huge range. Both are run by folk totally invested in the importance of music as an artform/component of healthy and fulfilling life, and go to great lengths to push local artists they believe in." | Glad Cafe
12. Broken Chanter - Best Bar - The Corona
David said: "My favourite pubs are the Pot Still if I’m in town - a proper cosy howff with hot pies and a nice alcohol-free range, as well as (almost literally) countless whiskies. Closer to my gaff, I do enjoy the Corona: fitba, 0% Guinness, and a proper pub interior/vibe." 154 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2TH | The Corona