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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.
17. Lucia and the Best Boys - Burning Castles
Lucia and the Best Boys have been nominated for Burning Castles. Their moody synth-pop sensiblities have won fans including Elton John. | Supplied
18. Lucia and the Best Boys - Best Bar - The Pot Still
Lucia said: "I’ve spent a lot of time in here over the last few years and although it’s in the city centre, as soon as you walk through the door you feel like you’ve gone back in time, or escaped to somewhere far from the chaos. They also have the finest whisky selection in Glasgow." | The Pot Still
19. Lucia and the Best Boys - Best Restaurant - The 78 Bar
Lucia said; "It’s been really sad to see so many vegan spots in Glasgow having to shut their doors over the last while, considering Glasgow was one of the best in the country for plant based eatery’s…The 78 has been offering a Mexican vegan menu for the last year and It’s the first place I think to go everytime! "They have also continuously supported the creative community in Glasgow, constantly hosting events in the bar with a very wide variety of music!" | The 78 Bar
20. Lucia and the Best Boys - Best Record Shop - Mixed Up Records
Lucia said: "This spot feels nostalgic to me as I got most of my first records in the shop. They have a wide variety of second hand and new vinyl so it always felt like there was something for everyone in there." | Mixed Up Records