The Mancunion - Niall Horan

 Hello!

 My review of ex-One Directioner Niall Horan's folksy and uplifting gig at the O2 Apollo has been published in The Mancunion.

 I hope you enjoy it.

 Liz x

The Mancunion - Indigo Girls: Swamp Ophelia

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 My write-up of Indigo Girls' 1994 album Swamp Ophelia has been published in The Mancunion, both in print and online.

 I also reviewed their earlier Rites of Passage earlier this year, so feel free to have a look at that, too.

 I hope you enjoy my reviews.

 Liz x

Now Then - Indigo Girls review

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Photos by me

 My review of Indigo Girls' gig with Lucy Wainwright Roche at the RNCM has been published in August's issue of Now Then Manchester. The show was part of their 2017 UK Tour and was a pleasure to attend.

 I hope you enjoy my write-up.

 Liz x

Now Then - Interview with Amy Ray

 Hello!

 Issue 44 of Now Then Manchester is out and includes my interview with Amy Ray of Indigo Girls.

 We talk about the folk duo's upcoming UK tour, the secret to their long-lasting success, their solo projects, social media, writing advice and more.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 You can also read my review for The Mancunion of Indigo Girls' album Rites of Passage.

 Liz x

Top 5 French-language musicians

 Hello!

 Just letting you know I have a piece on Cuckoo Review about French-language musicians that I recommend for listeners who are new to French music.

 I have picked from several different eras and genres, so hopefully there'll be something for you.

 If you would like to learn more about some of the artists I mention, I have a full post on my music blog dedicated to Jean-Jacques Goldman, as well as posts mentioning Lio and Niagara.

 I hope you enjoy the article and maybe discover your new favourite musician or group.

 Liz x

The Mancunion - Indigo Girls: Rites of Passage

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 Just letting you know that my piece about Indigo Girls' 1992 album Rites of Passage has been published in The Mancunion.

 I hope you enjoy learning about this vibrant record.

 Liz x

30,000 music blog views!

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 I'm delighted to announce that I have reached 30,00 views on my music blog! I'm very thankful to all my readers.

 If you haven't seen my blog before, please do check it out. I discuss many different genres and eras, so there should be something for you.

 I hope you enjoy it. Here's to another 30,000 views!

 Liz x

Top 5 love songs without the word "love"

 Hi!

 I'm happy to announce that my piece on the Top 5 love songs without the word "love" in them has been published in Cuckoo Review.

 When I shared it on Twitter Mike Scott replied to me, which was great and may give you an idea of what one of the songs could be!

 I hope you enjoy the article.

 Liz x

25,000 music blog views!

 Hi!

 Just days after celebrating 20,000 page views on my travel blog I have reached another milestone, this time on my music blog, Waxing Lyrical. It has had 25,000 views! 

 I am amazed. Thank you so much to everyone who has paid it a visit. I hope you have enjoyed my posts, reviews, interviews and countdowns and that you go on doing so as I add to the blog in the future.

 Liz x

Shane Filan album review

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 My review of Shane Filan's new album Right Here has been published on The Mancunion.

 I'd like to mention that the review has been edited in a way that makes me appear much more critical of the album than I actually was. In reality I found it made quite enjoyable listening.

 I hope you enjoy it,

 Liz x

Gabrielle Aplin

 Hi! Hope you're well.

Photo: abidainton @Flickr. From The Mancunion's website

 I'm happy to announce that my review of Gabrielle Aplin's gig at The Deaf Institute in Manchester has been published in The Mancunion!

 I hope you enjoy reading about this rising star.

 Liz x

Roxette's Joyride in The Mancunion

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 I'm pleased to inform you that my Record Reappraisal of Roxette's 1991 album Joyride has been published in The Mancunion - both in print and online. I hope you enjoy learning about this classic release.

 Liz x

20,000 views!

 Hello!

 I am delighted to announce that my music and lyrics blog has reached 20,000 pageviews! 

 I started it in 2011 because I felt a real urge to share with others the songs and artists I respect and to give my opinion on musical issues. Four years later, I feel I have succeeded. 

 Highlights have included choosing songs for Radio 2, interviewing The Kennedys and Eddi Reader, meeting Edwina Hayes and Kieran Goss and attracting the attention of Martika, Paul Young, John Illsley and Mark O'Connor. 

 I want to thank all of my readers for your support. Here's to another four years and hopefully many more views!

 Liz x

Villanelle: The Songs of Maura Kennedy and B.D. Love

 Hello!

 My thoughts on Maura Kennedy's second solo album, a collaboration with the poet B.D. Love, have been published on Cuckoo Review.

 I hope you enjoy learning about this unusual album.

 Liz x