October 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
Hello. Just reminding you I'm still here, and asking if you want to contribute a few words to next year's countdown.
Cheers.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
Hello. Just reminding you I'm still here, and asking if you want to contribute a few words to next year's countdown.
Cheers.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
October 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
Hello. Just reminding you I'm still here, and asking if you want to contribute a few words to next year's countdown.
Cheers.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
Hello. Just reminding you I'm still here, and asking if you want to contribute a few words to next year's countdown.
Cheers.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
Tinashe - Melatonin (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Tinashe
www.youtube.com
September 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
#TWEN2Y526
*** 10 WEEKS TO GO! ***
Less than half her reign at No.1 this year...
⬇️
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
*** 10 WEEKS TO GO! ***
Less than half her reign at No.1 this year...
⬇️
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
PART IV #TWEN2Y526 – RULES
These are the official rules for: #Twen2y526 Part IV of the overall MU21CVS project. Covering October 2025 – December 2026. Running from 1 – 24 December 2026 (including picking and para…
mu21cvs.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:47 AM
#TWEN2Y526
*** 10 WEEKS TO GO! ***
Less than half her reign at No.1 this year...
⬇️
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
*** 10 WEEKS TO GO! ***
Less than half her reign at No.1 this year...
⬇️
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
PART IV
#TWEN2Y526
begins in 75 days.
Here is a link to the rules.
The rules were updated over summer to increase available points, help with consensus and make 25/26 songs more competitive. Please read in advance of picking season.
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
#TWEN2Y526
begins in 75 days.
Here is a link to the rules.
The rules were updated over summer to increase available points, help with consensus and make 25/26 songs more competitive. Please read in advance of picking season.
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
PART IV #TWEN2Y526 – RULES
These are the official rules for: #Twen2y526 Part IV of the overall MU21CVS project. Covering October 2025 – December 2026. Running from 1 – 24 December 2026 (including picking and para…
mu21cvs.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:49 AM
PART IV
#TWEN2Y526
begins in 75 days.
Here is a link to the rules.
The rules were updated over summer to increase available points, help with consensus and make 25/26 songs more competitive. Please read in advance of picking season.
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
#TWEN2Y526
begins in 75 days.
Here is a link to the rules.
The rules were updated over summer to increase available points, help with consensus and make 25/26 songs more competitive. Please read in advance of picking season.
mu21cvs.com/2025/08/21/t...
#TWEN2Y526 DEC
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
September 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
#TWEN2Y526 DEC
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
This is a one-page summary of the rules/requirement for
** PART IV **
#TWEN2Y526
running in December.
It will be the pinned post for this account until the final parade for non-automatic qualifiers on 27th - 31st December.
Obviously read the rules in full, but this is useful as a quick check.
** PART IV **
#TWEN2Y526
running in December.
It will be the pinned post for this account until the final parade for non-automatic qualifiers on 27th - 31st December.
Obviously read the rules in full, but this is useful as a quick check.
#TWEN2Y526 DEC
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
SUMMARY
*optional
15TH
15 songs Oct 25–Dec 26 (2x11, 1x12)
*5 HMs, 5pts
Main+HMs = YOUR PICKS
*19TH
5 non-quals, 1 qual song Jan-Sep 25
10 pts unpicked Part I, 5pts HM Part I
*19TH
20 boosts from YOUR PICKS, 5 pts
Max/artist:
Main - 2
Main+*extra - 3
Rule 5B: 2 (3 with 20 boosts)
September 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
This is a one-page summary of the rules/requirement for
** PART IV **
#TWEN2Y526
running in December.
It will be the pinned post for this account until the final parade for non-automatic qualifiers on 27th - 31st December.
Obviously read the rules in full, but this is useful as a quick check.
** PART IV **
#TWEN2Y526
running in December.
It will be the pinned post for this account until the final parade for non-automatic qualifiers on 27th - 31st December.
Obviously read the rules in full, but this is useful as a quick check.
**** PART IV ****
#TWEN2Y526
The Part V reveal is done.
Handle and avatar changed, we enter the long prep season for PART IV.
Coverng October 2025 - December 2026, with optional extra points for Jan - Sep 2025.
Update on MIDNIGHTS here. Rules linked in reply.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
#TWEN2Y526
The Part V reveal is done.
Handle and avatar changed, we enter the long prep season for PART IV.
Coverng October 2025 - December 2026, with optional extra points for Jan - Sep 2025.
Update on MIDNIGHTS here. Rules linked in reply.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
MIDNIGHTS: TODAY
MIDNIGHTS (2022) is the fourth Grammy Album Of The Year winner by Taylor Swift. Remember: MIDNIGHT (UK time) is ALWAYS the earliest posting time during picking season. That’s 7PM Eastern and …
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September 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM
**** PART IV ****
#TWEN2Y526
The Part V reveal is done.
Handle and avatar changed, we enter the long prep season for PART IV.
Coverng October 2025 - December 2026, with optional extra points for Jan - Sep 2025.
Update on MIDNIGHTS here. Rules linked in reply.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
#TWEN2Y526
The Part V reveal is done.
Handle and avatar changed, we enter the long prep season for PART IV.
Coverng October 2025 - December 2026, with optional extra points for Jan - Sep 2025.
Update on MIDNIGHTS here. Rules linked in reply.
mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
Delighted that the song that's been pencilled in as my 12 pointer for #Twen2y526 for the whole year will finally get out there in a couple of weeks.
(Its identity will not be a surprise to anyone who's spent more than 5 minutes with me this year)
🐀🌹
(Its identity will not be a surprise to anyone who's spent more than 5 minutes with me this year)
🐀🌹
September 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Delighted that the song that's been pencilled in as my 12 pointer for #Twen2y526 for the whole year will finally get out there in a couple of weeks.
(Its identity will not be a surprise to anyone who's spent more than 5 minutes with me this year)
🐀🌹
(Its identity will not be a surprise to anyone who's spent more than 5 minutes with me this year)
🐀🌹
anyway speaking of driving yourself to wackiness due to studies into modern pop, I am doing the UK charts crawl for #TWEN2Y526 and even there, the plague of American pop country is getting worse
August 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
anyway speaking of driving yourself to wackiness due to studies into modern pop, I am doing the UK charts crawl for #TWEN2Y526 and even there, the plague of American pop country is getting worse
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
#PARTV
I have changed my name for a month, and the avatar looks a bit like a bumble bee...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
#PARTV
I have changed my name for a month, and the avatar looks a bit like a bumble bee...
August 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
#PARTV
I have changed my name for a month, and the avatar looks a bit like a bumble bee...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
#PARTV
I have changed my name for a month, and the avatar looks a bit like a bumble bee...
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
We've been counting down for 50 days, and there is now only
*** 1 WEEK.***
Until the reveal of
*** PART V ***
Prime yourselves here!
mu21cvs.com/2026/08/14/p...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
We've been counting down for 50 days, and there is now only
*** 1 WEEK.***
Until the reveal of
*** PART V ***
Prime yourselves here!
mu21cvs.com/2026/08/14/p...
PART V – WHAT TO EXPECT…
Dummy Part V post. Full post on Wednesday 26 August 2026: the first anniversary of the MU21CVS website going live, and of the date I regard as the true start of the MU21CVS project. What will the f…
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August 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM
#TheTwen2ie5
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
We've been counting down for 50 days, and there is now only
*** 1 WEEK.***
Until the reveal of
*** PART V ***
Prime yourselves here!
mu21cvs.com/2026/08/14/p...
#TheTenx5
#TheN0ughtie5
#Twen2y526
We've been counting down for 50 days, and there is now only
*** 1 WEEK.***
Until the reveal of
*** PART V ***
Prime yourselves here!
mu21cvs.com/2026/08/14/p...
#THEN0UGHTIE5
PARADE - DAY 13
2005 (11/?)
13.3 (147/240)
MADONNA
'HUNG UP'
USA
2 x 11
9 x HM
Six weeks ago I was sure this would be her latest qualifier.
Now I'd go back to "gloves off" if we can't get something in for #Twen2y526.
Gawd bless ya Ma'am.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb...
PARADE - DAY 13
2005 (11/?)
13.3 (147/240)
MADONNA
'HUNG UP'
USA
2 x 11
9 x HM
Six weeks ago I was sure this would be her latest qualifier.
Now I'd go back to "gloves off" if we can't get something in for #Twen2y526.
Gawd bless ya Ma'am.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb...
August 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#THEN0UGHTIE5
PARADE - DAY 13
2005 (11/?)
13.3 (147/240)
MADONNA
'HUNG UP'
USA
2 x 11
9 x HM
Six weeks ago I was sure this would be her latest qualifier.
Now I'd go back to "gloves off" if we can't get something in for #Twen2y526.
Gawd bless ya Ma'am.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb...
PARADE - DAY 13
2005 (11/?)
13.3 (147/240)
MADONNA
'HUNG UP'
USA
2 x 11
9 x HM
Six weeks ago I was sure this would be her latest qualifier.
Now I'd go back to "gloves off" if we can't get something in for #Twen2y526.
Gawd bless ya Ma'am.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb...
This inspired me to get my #Twen2y526 playlist started: tidal.com/playlist/23c...
Definitely keen to see anyone else's
Definitely keen to see anyone else's
#Twen2y526 longlist
Playlist - #Twen2y526 longlist - 30 items
tidal.com
August 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This inspired me to get my #Twen2y526 playlist started: tidal.com/playlist/23c...
Definitely keen to see anyone else's
Definitely keen to see anyone else's
Throwing my hat into the ring - just songs from Oct 25 onward for now, badly need to review the rest of 2025. Will no doubt go through many additions and subtractions
open.spotify.com/playlist/3Jx...
open.spotify.com/playlist/3Jx...
#TWEN2Y526 short/long/middlinglist
Playlist · donkeyjelly3 · 42 items
open.spotify.com
August 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Throwing my hat into the ring - just songs from Oct 25 onward for now, badly need to review the rest of 2025. Will no doubt go through many additions and subtractions
open.spotify.com/playlist/3Jx...
open.spotify.com/playlist/3Jx...
Since the head guy asked, here's my longlist playlist (longplaylist) for #Twen2y526. It's part #PPP25, part #PWC26, part the responses to that post @tomewing.bsky.social made, and the rest is new releases by bands I like, plus odds and sods from the YouTube algo.
25-26 - YouTube
youtube.com
August 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Since the head guy asked, here's my longlist playlist (longplaylist) for #Twen2y526. It's part #PPP25, part #PWC26, part the responses to that post @tomewing.bsky.social made, and the rest is new releases by bands I like, plus odds and sods from the YouTube algo.
#Twen2y526
If you're already looking towards Part IV and have a playlist, why not share it and see if it helps out fellow players?
(I will do so with mine before Q4, when I'm away)
*** PART V ***
Reminder: The first stage of the reveal is only
*** 20 DAYS ***
away!
If you're already looking towards Part IV and have a playlist, why not share it and see if it helps out fellow players?
(I will do so with mine before Q4, when I'm away)
*** PART V ***
Reminder: The first stage of the reveal is only
*** 20 DAYS ***
away!
August 6, 2026 at 10:29 AM
#Twen2y526
If you're already looking towards Part IV and have a playlist, why not share it and see if it helps out fellow players?
(I will do so with mine before Q4, when I'm away)
*** PART V ***
Reminder: The first stage of the reveal is only
*** 20 DAYS ***
away!
If you're already looking towards Part IV and have a playlist, why not share it and see if it helps out fellow players?
(I will do so with mine before Q4, when I'm away)
*** PART V ***
Reminder: The first stage of the reveal is only
*** 20 DAYS ***
away!
(in more Ice Spice Clause-friendly news, the no.3 will also take a *lot* of shifting from my #Twen2y526 main list)
August 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
(in more Ice Spice Clause-friendly news, the no.3 will also take a *lot* of shifting from my #Twen2y526 main list)
I have whittled down a list of my 15 favourites as they stand at this time, but this is apt to change considerably between now and when ##Twen2y526 starts - not least because a couple more of my faves have been muttering about new material.
#Twen2y526 - YouTube
youtube.com
August 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I have whittled down a list of my 15 favourites as they stand at this time, but this is apt to change considerably between now and when ##Twen2y526 starts - not least because a couple more of my faves have been muttering about new material.
#Twen2y526
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
At the host’s prompting, here is my very early list of 15 songs.
No doubt it will be derided for including a bunch of geezers like Shed Seven and Haircut 100, and that overplayed sportsball anthem. 🤷🏻🤣
open.spotify.com/playlist/1OA...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
At the host’s prompting, here is my very early list of 15 songs.
No doubt it will be derided for including a bunch of geezers like Shed Seven and Haircut 100, and that overplayed sportsball anthem. 🤷🏻🤣
open.spotify.com/playlist/1OA...
#TheTwen2y526
Playlist · changingman72 · 15 items
open.spotify.com
August 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
#Twen2y526
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
At the host’s prompting, here is my very early list of 15 songs.
No doubt it will be derided for including a bunch of geezers like Shed Seven and Haircut 100, and that overplayed sportsball anthem. 🤷🏻🤣
open.spotify.com/playlist/1OA...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
At the host’s prompting, here is my very early list of 15 songs.
No doubt it will be derided for including a bunch of geezers like Shed Seven and Haircut 100, and that overplayed sportsball anthem. 🤷🏻🤣
open.spotify.com/playlist/1OA...
#Twen2y526
There's also a spreadsheet with:
1 song highlighted in purple: 12 if asked today
2 songs highlighted in yellow: 11s
4 other songs in bold which I find hard to imagine losing by December
Don't overlook 2025 Q4! Plenty of other accounts will deal with 2026 on its own.
There's also a spreadsheet with:
1 song highlighted in purple: 12 if asked today
2 songs highlighted in yellow: 11s
4 other songs in bold which I find hard to imagine losing by December
Don't overlook 2025 Q4! Plenty of other accounts will deal with 2026 on its own.
August 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
#Twen2y526
There's also a spreadsheet with:
1 song highlighted in purple: 12 if asked today
2 songs highlighted in yellow: 11s
4 other songs in bold which I find hard to imagine losing by December
Don't overlook 2025 Q4! Plenty of other accounts will deal with 2026 on its own.
There's also a spreadsheet with:
1 song highlighted in purple: 12 if asked today
2 songs highlighted in yellow: 11s
4 other songs in bold which I find hard to imagine losing by December
Don't overlook 2025 Q4! Plenty of other accounts will deal with 2026 on its own.
My #Twen2y526 playlist is currently 74 songs, of which:
28 main contenders
44 HM contenders
1 boost which I gave 5pts to in Part I, though the new version came out in October, yes it's Stateside + Zara why do you ask
1 is a 'duplicate' (OG of a remix I find far superior, yes it's Berghain)
28 main contenders
44 HM contenders
1 boost which I gave 5pts to in Part I, though the new version came out in October, yes it's Stateside + Zara why do you ask
1 is a 'duplicate' (OG of a remix I find far superior, yes it's Berghain)
August 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM
My #Twen2y526 playlist is currently 74 songs, of which:
28 main contenders
44 HM contenders
1 boost which I gave 5pts to in Part I, though the new version came out in October, yes it's Stateside + Zara why do you ask
1 is a 'duplicate' (OG of a remix I find far superior, yes it's Berghain)
28 main contenders
44 HM contenders
1 boost which I gave 5pts to in Part I, though the new version came out in October, yes it's Stateside + Zara why do you ask
1 is a 'duplicate' (OG of a remix I find far superior, yes it's Berghain)
#THEN0UGHTIE5
#THETENX5
#THETWEN2IE5
#TWEN2Y526
Minor website update news - the landing page has relegated the SPECIAL RULE (double bonus) to the bottom, as it's now closed and unavailable in Part IV.
I will change the pictures to something 2025/26 at the end of August though.
mu21cvs.com
#THETENX5
#THETWEN2IE5
#TWEN2Y526
Minor website update news - the landing page has relegated the SPECIAL RULE (double bonus) to the bottom, as it's now closed and unavailable in Part IV.
I will change the pictures to something 2025/26 at the end of August though.
mu21cvs.com
MU21CVS.COM
The 21st Century Music 'VS' Contest!
mu21cvs.com
August 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
#THEN0UGHTIE5
#THETENX5
#THETWEN2IE5
#TWEN2Y526
Minor website update news - the landing page has relegated the SPECIAL RULE (double bonus) to the bottom, as it's now closed and unavailable in Part IV.
I will change the pictures to something 2025/26 at the end of August though.
mu21cvs.com
#THETENX5
#THETWEN2IE5
#TWEN2Y526
Minor website update news - the landing page has relegated the SPECIAL RULE (double bonus) to the bottom, as it's now closed and unavailable in Part IV.
I will change the pictures to something 2025/26 at the end of August though.
mu21cvs.com
FYI: I'll be a little scarce around Bluesky for the next couple of months as I take a mini-break. I'll probably take an even longer break from music challenges and just send in my #Twen2y526 slate as a list. Got too much on my "To Do" list right now.
Have a good summer/autumn everyone! 😎
Have a good summer/autumn everyone! 😎
July 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
FYI: I'll be a little scarce around Bluesky for the next couple of months as I take a mini-break. I'll probably take an even longer break from music challenges and just send in my #Twen2y526 slate as a list. Got too much on my "To Do" list right now.
Have a good summer/autumn everyone! 😎
Have a good summer/autumn everyone! 😎