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Andrew Belt

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October 2024's music blogger roundtable

Bringing together music bloggers to discuss music highlights from October.

Andrew Belt

Mar 202 min read

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Houten - The Tallest Room

Fine shoegaze debut from Leeds sextet Shoegaze records either invite you into their mesmerising world or fail to leave a mark. The...

Andrew Belt

Dec 28, 20235 min read

5-9's top 18 EPs of 2023

Which EPs made the cut? EPs occupy a strange space in the music world, not quite being albums and ranging anywhere from three to eight...

Andrew Belt

Jul 25, 20232 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...