THE Scottish Alternative Music Awards have announced details of this year’s shortlists for each category.
Featuring our very own Nadine Walker from Tenement TV on the judging panel and spanning genres such as rock/alternative, hip-hop, electronic, metal, acoustic and with special prizes awarded to best newcomer and live act; this year’s shortlists are bustling with talent from across the nation and includes a multitude of bands that will play our very own Tenement Trail including Shambolics, Shredd and Rascalton.
An institution that is committed to the prosperity of Scotland’s up-and-coming talent, founder Richy Muirhead has stated:
“The twenty eight shortlisted acts represent the diversity and high quality of music in Scotland right now. I feel there is something on the list for everyone from grime to electro, rock and more. The SAMAs are designed to allow the audience to discover new music, and this list oes exactly that. Members of the music industry formed the shortlist, now the public can have their say in a short vote in October- the team and I are excited for the ceremony in three weeks.
Set to be held in the familiar setting of The Garage on Thursday 12th October and with live sets from WHITE, Boohoohoo and Holy Mountain already announced, check out the full shortlists below:
BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE sponsored by Eventbrite UK
Shambolics
Rascalton
Pure Grief
Medicine Men
BEST NEWCOMER sponsored by The Academy Of Music & Sound
Codist
Jutland Songs
Hairband
SHREDD!
BEST HIP HOP sponsored by Boyd Digital
Empress
Shogun
Kid Robotik
Asthmatic Astronaut
BEST ELECTRONIC sponsored by citizenM
Illyus & Barrientos
Sam Gellaitry
Stillhound
Golden Teacher
BEST ACOUSTIC sponsored by Assai UK
Siobhan Wilson
Callum Beattie
Gus Harrower
Lewis Capald
