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The Eras Podcast

Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran

Season 2, Ep. 3

Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot ahead of the release of his second album 'Little Dreaming'.


Cian and Abbie also discuss his other eras and definining moments so far including getting started playing in pubs, working with SZA in LA, winning a Grammy, touring with Teddy Swims, having Ed Sheeran as a mentor & more.


Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.


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