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2025 Mercury Prize shortlist picks and predictions
Sharing my own picks and predictions ahead of Wednesday's announcement
Andrew Belt
Sep 8, 20257 min read
Choose the 5th pick for June's Album of the Month podcast!
Choose the 5th album for June's Album of the Month podcast
Andrew Belt
May 30, 20251 min read
Mid-decade review: Songs of the decade so far
Sharing our top songs of the decade so far, a playlist capturing these and a poll for you to vote for your favourite!
Andrew Belt
May 8, 20256 min read
Mid-decade review: Artist of the decade so far
Sharing our shortlist for 'artist of the decade so far' - and the poll for you to decide!
Andrew Belt
May 6, 20254 min read
Mid-decade review: Album of the decade so far
Sharing our longlist for 'album of the decade so far' - and the poll for you to decide!
Andrew Belt
May 5, 202510 min read
5-9's top 18 EPs of 2024
The shorter records which stood out in 2024
Andrew Belt
Jan 3, 20255 min read
Q3 2024's music blogger roundtable
Bringing together music bloggers to discuss music highlights from July, August and September.
Andrew Belt
Oct 20, 202411 min read
June 2024's music blogger roundtable
Bringing together music bloggers to discuss music highlights from June.
Andrew Belt
Jul 28, 20248 min read
THE MERCURY PRIZE 2023: Shortlist verdict
Our music bloggers share their thoughts on the 12 shortlisted albums Having predicted what this year's shortlist and possible winners...
Andrew Belt
Jul 27, 20236 min read
THE MERCURY PRIZE 2023: Could history be made?
5-9 editor, Andrew Belt, considers what might transpire for this year's awards If you’re like me, the Mercury Prize is a highlight in the...
Andrew Belt
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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