theFIVE10 Podcast

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Started in 2008, theFIVE10.com has helped music fans connect with artists, bands, and comedians through a fun conversation about their careers and where the music industry is headed. Former guests of theFIVE10 Radio included The Pharcyde, Imagine Dragons, Natasha Leggero, and many many more!

  1. 07/09/2022

    Episode 38: Imen Siar on theFIVE10 Podcast

    Born in Italy to a family of Moroccan heritage, Imen's dreams of becoming a singer were at odds with her Muslim family, especially her father, an Imam at their local mosque. But Imen stayed true to herself, her family, and her religion by exploring topics and presenting an image which didn’t compromise those inner beliefs. Her breakthrough moment came serendipitously while working as a waitress at the London restaurant Nando’s, when she posted a candid video of herself on Instagram, singing into a mop she was using to clean. The video quickly went viral, leading to music deals and her debut appearance on the Arabic remix of David Guetta’s "Family" alongside Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. "As a child, I was heavily bullied, and I made the decision at a young age to try to put a positive spin on the negative moments in my life," Imen explains." I want my lyrics to empower listeners to be able to do the same, without fear.” She then released her debut single "Lonely People," which earned tastemaker acclaim first in London, and now around the world. But despite her success, Imen takes nothing for granted and continues to work full time at Nando’s as a waitress, hustling to make her music dreams a reality during breaks and off-days.  Imen took time out of her busy schedule to talk about her debut album, what she has learned along the way, and how TikTok has been key to testing the waters on new music. All this and much more on the latest episode of theFIVE10 podcast!

    24 min
  2. Episode 36: theFIVE10 Podcast with Danceland

    14/07/2022

    Episode 36: theFIVE10 Podcast with Danceland

    Every so often a new band hits the scene and immediately makes it onto your favorites list. Meet Danceland, a Toronto-based outfit that might just be your new favorite jam band. Originally conceived as the Cherry Garcia Band, the band’s debut album ‘Pink Lem’ is the culmination of a long, strange trip for Danceland. The band’s founding guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joe Ferland, came up as a musician in the 1990s NYC music scene, playing in a variety of rock and pop-punk contexts, and earning a few record deals along the way. Eventually, the music biz hustle burned him out, but music came back into his life during the passing of his mother when he and his wife—his co-writer and co-vocalist Jale—found their way to Danceland. The five-piece band is rooted in a timeless psychedelic Americana tradition, replete with fine, storyteller songcraft; sunny harmonies; lonesome pedal steel; stratospheric lead guitar passages; and a touch of Eastern mysticism. First out the gate is the album’s lead single “Don’t Act Surprised,” a driving acoustic number that evokes ‘American Beauty’ era Dead or contemporary artists like Railroad Earth or String Cheese Incident. 'Don’t Act Surprised' is the story of my mother’s first marriage that brought my sister and brother into the world,” Ferland comments. “After listening to the stories from my mother and sister over the years, I came to the conclusion that my mother left her first husband partly due to postpartum depression and that is why I think there was never really a “this is what happened” scenario. I finally put into words and music a story that has haunted me for many years.” * JC got a chance to catch up with Joe to talk about his lengthy career in music, what has changed over the years, and much more. *bio pulled from gratefulweb.com

    23 min

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Started in 2008, theFIVE10.com has helped music fans connect with artists, bands, and comedians through a fun conversation about their careers and where the music industry is headed. Former guests of theFIVE10 Radio included The Pharcyde, Imagine Dragons, Natasha Leggero, and many many more!