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5-9's top 100 songs of 2023
Another excuse for a playlist Our final list of 2023. With The Murder Capital's high point from 5-9's Album of the Year Gigi's Recovery,...

Andrew Belt
Dec 30, 20233 min read


5-9’s top 75 albums of 2023
The best from a fine year for music Forget the cynics (even if their number seemingly includes legendary Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith...

Andrew Belt
Dec 23, 202321 min read


The best live performances of 2023
What were 5-9 editor, Andrew Belt's favourite performances of the year? Download Festival, a trio of festivals in Reading and a...

Andrew Belt
Dec 15, 20239 min read


ALBUM REVIEW: Dot Allison - Consciousology
Love shines through on psych-electro-folk album by the Scottish singer-songwriter Veering from more accessible folk songs to psych-heavy...

Andrew Belt
Jul 24, 20232 min read


ALBUM REVIEW: 7ebra - Bird Hour
Malmö’s answer to Wet Leg lift off on absorbing debut Twins are often said to share telepathic powers. What with sharing a journey from...

Andrew Belt
May 2, 20233 min read
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