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 We're back with a new episode of THE TEN songs that changed your life podcast We’ve been sitting on this one for a while in respect of the actors/writers strikes, but we’re very excited to share that on this episode Eric Davidson sits down with the hilarious and talented Ruth Codd! Ruth made her on-screen debut on the Netflix series The Midnight Club in 2022, widely considered to be the season's show-stealer. Her performance got her on the cover of Teen Vogue, onto the Tommy Tiernan Show, and Mike Flanagan casting her in his next Netflix series, The Fall of the House of Usher.  On this episode we discuss channeling rage, embracing success and being haunted by Shrek the Musical. This is THE TEN, and these are the 10 songs that changed your life. Tap the link in bio to listen now. PHOTOGRAPHY VIA JINGYU LIN / TEEN VOGUE Support the show

What are the 10 songs that changed your life? On this series we sit down with musicians, actors, artists and more to discuss the songs that had the biggest impact on their life and work. Music that shaped them.  On this episode Eric Davidson sits down with broadcaster and DJ Tara Kumar. Since moving to Ireland from Alice Springs, Australia, Tara has made an indelible impact on emerging Irish music. Climbing the rank of RTE she became the voice of up and coming talent, always with a sharp focus on homegrown artists.  On this episode we discuss her move to London and her early years of experiencing music in her father and mother’s Irish bar Down Under. She also talks about the elation she felt when she got the news that she’d be working on BBC Radio 1, following in the footsteps of Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. These are THE TEN songs that changed your life, brought to you by The Tenth Man. Support the show

What are the 10 songs that changed your life? On this series we sit down with musicians, actors, artists and more to discuss the songs that had the biggest impact on their life and work. Music that shaped them.  On this episode Eric Davidson invited  singer-songwriter, music producer, TV host and Dancing with the Stars finalist Erica Cody onto the show. Since beginning her music career as a teenager Erica has lived many creative lives. Becoming well known for her throwback R&B cuts, her magnetic personality lead her to opening up new worlds of entertainment, taking part in the aforementioned Dancing with the Stars as well as being co-host on popular RTE show The Main Stage with Coronas frontman Danny O’Reilly. With an EP in the works, she’s ready for a plunge back into music. Having dealt with heavy issues in previous work, according to Erica it’s time to to fill the floor and have fun. These are THE TEN songs that changed your life, brought to you by The Tenth Man. Support the show

🎶 Did you miss us? We're back with a new season of THE TEN, hosted by @mangodassle and @erickydavidson 🎶 Pillow Queens are one of Ireland's biggest music success stories of the last decade. Multiple sold out Vicar Street shows, two critically acclaimed albums,  global tours and even a couple of appearances on James Corden's late night talk show in the US. On this episode, Mango sits down with one quarter of the band Pamela Connolly to take a deep dive into the songs that move, influence and bring joy to her. This is THE TEN, and these are the 10 songs that changed your life. Support the show

🎶 We’re closing out Season 2 with some rapidly rising stars in electronic music 🎶 After Mango and Phil Taggart’s in-depth chat last time around, Eric Davidson is back in the host chair, and he’s joined by Ninja Tune/Counter Records duo 49th & Main.  Having recently started work with iconic label Ninja Tune, consistently racking up millions of listens on their music and getting attention from playlist curators the world over all in the space of a short time, Patrick King and Ben O’Sullivan seem to have come out of nowhere. Their 49th and Main project has led them to headline shows and festival stages, and with a new EP entitled ‘Must Be Nice’ coming out in July, the future looks as vibrant as their live shows. In this episode, the pair talk about living together, their eclectic music taste, the beauty of imperfect music and their turbulent relationship with Basshunter. Support the show

Mango is back in the hot seat. He's guest hosting THE TEN podcast once again, and he's got a doozy of a guest  Through his broadcasting, an excellent book, TV work, podcasting, gig promoting and DJing, Phil Taggart has been one of the most consistent voices in music on home shores and across the Irish sea. In this episode Phil Taggart speaks to Mango about his long stint on BBC Radio 1, his love for Grime, the exciting guests he's had on his shows, his early days as part of the band Colenso Parade, plus his awe for Kendrick Lamar. Support the show

Eric Davidson is back in the host chair as he welcomes one of Ireland’s most celebrated multidisciplinary artists and an icon of theatre, Olwen Fouéré. Olwen has been incredibly busy of late, adding to her already packed artistic resumé with incredible performances in Marina Carr’s iGirl, scene stealing appearances in Robert Eggers’s recent film ‘The Northman’, and a vengeful portrayal of Sally Hardesty in Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre.  In this episode she talks about her life and career through 10 songs, discussing working with Sinead O’Connor, her own music, the magnetism of Janis Joplin, the uneasy beauty of Lankum and lots more. Support the show

Mango steps up to the mic for his debut episode as guest host of THE TEN podcast.  His first guest? One of Ireland's most celebrated photographers, Rich Gilligan. With a style inspired by his skateboarding roots, Rich has photographed Timothée Chalamet, Gilla Band, Saoirse Ronan and many others, as well as working with the likes of Adidas, i-D, Dazed, Carhartt WIP, Fjallraven, Vans, Thrasher and much more. His recent photobook with Other Voices even features a cameo from Mango himself...  They have a fascinating and in depth conversation about Rich's first time falling in love through music, music as a way of processing pain and grief and lots more. Support the show

It’s been a while, but we’re back! A new episode of THE TEN songs that changed your life podcast is now live. On this week’s show we welcome John Francis Flynn to the studio. His record ‘I Would Not Live Always’ was released last year and was met with widespread, international acclaim. Released on Rough Trade’s River Lea Records, it redefined folk music for many. Ahead of his biggest headline show to date in Vicar Street on May 1st and off the back of a lengthy UK tour Eric Davidson catches up with him to find out the 10 songs that changed his life. Support the show

It’s been a while, but we’re back with a super special episode with one of the most talented musical artists in Ireland, Tolü Makay. She’s adorned magazine covers, performed on iconic platforms like Vicar Street and Other Voices, started her own podcast with poet Felispeaks, appeared on TV and radio including the Tommy Tiernan show, and garnered a dedicated following despite the treacherous landscape of music during the pandemic. She’s now about to go on an Irish tour which includes THREE sold out nights in The Grand Social, kicking off November 12th. These are THE TEN songs that changed your life, brought to you by The Tenth Man. Support the show

This month we’re super excited to welcome two of our favourite artists onto the podcast. Morgan MacIntyre and Gemma Doherty are Saint Sister and they have been soothing souls with their electronic-laced folk music since they met in 2014.  Since then they’ve released their standout debut record ‘Shape of Silence’, toured the world having played at South by Southwest, Glastonbury and more, as well as popping up on Tiny Desk Concert. Now having just released their second LP entitled ‘Where I Should End’ and a return to live music on the cards, we sat down for a conversation about their early influences, their most revered icons, and their dynamic as a duo. These are THE TEN songs that changed your life, brought to you by The Tenth Man. Support the show

On this episode we welcome one of Ireland’s most exciting new artists to the show. Kildare native Shiv has racked up millions of streams and released a debut EP entitled ‘Me 2 Me’, all without even playing a headline show, becoming a beacon for determination during the most difficult 16 months for artists in recent memory.  Now gearing up for a debut performance on Friday October 1st in the Sound House, I caught up with her to discuss her love for the poetry of music, alternative hip hop’s impact on the genre and representation in Irish music. This is Season 2 of the '10 songs that changed your life' podcast, hosted by Eric Davidson, brought to you by the Tenth Man. On this show we invite musicians and well-known music fans to break down the 10 tracks that had the most profound impact on their lives, career and music taste. Remember, you can listen back to all of the previous episodes featuring Maverick Sabre, Damien Dempsey, Loah, Alex Gough, RuthAnne, Tony Cantwell and loads more. These are the 10 songs that changed your life. Support the show