| The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award has today announced its 2021’s Shortlist, plus the winner of the inaugural Modern Scottish Classic Award, as voted by 2021’s Longlist. From 327 eligible album submissions, to a Longlist of 20 records, these final ten albums remain in the running to win £20,000, one of the most lucrative prize funds in the UK, at this month’s ceremony in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall as Scotland’s national music prize celebrates its 10th year. 2021’s SAY Award Longlist also voted for the inaugural Modern Scottish Classic Award, recognising an album from Scotland’s past that still inspires music being made today, with the winner chosen as Frightened Rabbit – ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’. The album will be recognised on the night of The SAY Award Ceremony. In alphabetical order, The SAY Award Shortlist for 2021 is as follows: AiiTee – ‘Love Don’t Fall’ Arab Strap – ‘As Days Get Dark’ Biffy Clyro – ‘A Celebration of Endings’ Joesef – ‘Does It Make You Feel Good?’ Lizzie Reid – ‘Cubicle’ Mogwai – ‘As The Love Continues’ Rachel Newton – ‘To The Awe’ Stanley Odd – ‘STAY ODD’ The Ninth Wave – ‘Happy Days!’ The Snuts – ‘W.L.’ The winner of this year’s Public Vote was Stanley Odd – ‘STAY ODD’, with the remaining nine albums chosen by the esteemed judging panel. |
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