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Andrew Belt

Nov 7, 20232 min read

EP REVIEW: Daneshevskaya - Long is the Tunnel

An EP which sparkles but fails to fully land Returning with her second EP two years after her debut effort and with seven tracks crafted...

Andrew Belt

Sep 4, 20231 min read

PODCAST: Album of the Month - Mercury Prize 2023 special

5-9⁠⁠ editor, Andrew Belt, and New Music Weekly⁠⁠'s Karl Blakesley, discuss this year's Mercury Prize shortlist, rank the albums down...

Andrew Belt

Jul 27, 20236 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 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...

Andrew Belt

May 2, 20233 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...