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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 87 min read
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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 301 min read
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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 86 min read
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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 64 min read
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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 510 min read
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5-9's top 18 EPs of 2024
The shorter records which stood out in 2024

Andrew Belt
Jan 35 min read
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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
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June 2024's music blogger roundtable
Bringing together music bloggers to discuss music highlights from June.

Andrew Belt
Jul 28, 20248 min read
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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
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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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