East Coast DNA

Halifax indie pop-singer Psiren played a special live show with a full band at Radstorm on Thursday, April 18th, to celebrate the release of his new single "Anhedonia"! Psiren (he/him) is a queer, independent singer, rapper, & producer, presenting thoughtful, passionate, jazz-infused pop and hip-hop vocals over dreamy synths, smooth electric keys, grooving basslines, and funky, hard-...

After last year's appearance on the Cavendish Beach Music Festival side stage, Nice Horse are coming back to PEI for a main stage performance in 2024. East Coast DNA's host Darcy Walsh sat for a chat with Katie Rox of the country duo. Join in and listen as our conversation ranges from a 90's fueled immortality to her successes with Brandi Sidoryk in Nice Horse, and their upcoming trek...

New Brunswick based Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic are back with a new album release planned for April 26th. 2024 Dillon Ryan & the Dream Romantic are an infectiously talented and refreshingly distinctive new wave band from the East Coast of Canada. The band is authentically breathing new life into the underexplored genres of new wave, goth and post punk. Their inspiration from the Smith...

Ethan Chitty, a teen from Truro, Nova Scotia is hosting an all ages fundraiser concert on April 6th at the Truro Best Western Glengarry called Food For The Ears. Teen run, all ages, food bank fundraising, independent music concert!?! Sign us up! East Coast DNA slows down to chat with Ethan Chitty ,as his second annual Food For The Ears concert is about to take place, April 6th, 2024 at the Glengar...

Subscribe to  @eastcoastdna  for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. Katelyn Danielle is a singer/songwriter from Pictou County, NS. Influenced by Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Noah Kahan, Katelyn writes intelligently-overthought indie-folk inspired songs with unabashed lyrics and acoustic vibes (with the occasional synth and slide). Katelyn started her journey into mu...

Subscribe to  @eastcoastdna  for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. FM Berlin is a four- piece Alternative Rock band from Moncton, New Brunswick that sounds like The Police and The Strokes made a baby….in space. A bold claim which they own with sing-along indie rock swagger. Recipients of the 2019 Music New Brunswick Artist In Rotation award, FM Berlin were also nominated...

Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more features and bonus music coverage throughout the year. Alex Coley & Afterlove came to be in a sad song shared between friends at a party, eventually leading to a musical exploration that developed into their six-person sound. Since recording at Conquerall Music, Alex Coley & Afterlove have celebrated a handful of sold out shows including their debut at t...

Welcome to East Coast DNA's feature on Jesse Patrick. From rap battles to the blues, this Nova Scotian singer/songwriter puts unique spin on East Coast Music 00:00 Opening song "Firebarrell Blues" by  @JessePatrick  00:30 Introduction with Darcy Walsh  @eastcoastdna  01:07 A chat with Jesse Patrick 07:53 Mackie live except (recorded by Darcy Walsh live @ The Commune) 08:01 "West...

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia born and raised, Mike Ross was destined for a life in music. Now based in GTA, Mike has been working with Mini Pop Kids Live and is set to bring their Good Vibes North American Tour to Canada's East Coast. With 7 shows planned over 5 dates, there is a show available for everyone but, get your tickets quick, as shows are already selling out. Each show will feature bonus...

ECMA 2024 Blues Recording of the Year Nominee, Joe H Henry, wakes host Darcy Walsh from his winter hibernation for a chat about recent flurries of activity, a deeper look into Joe, and a forecast of what 2024 will hold. "With a voice as powerful as a wayward freight train, singer-songwriter Joe H Henry bellows the flames of gritty roots with a whole lot of soul. The son of award-winning Canad...

Merry Pettimas! As East Coast DNA wraps up our 12 Episodes of Christmas, we welcome back returning guest, Andre Pettipas. You've open your presents, now sit back and listen in as host Darcy Walsh chats with Andre about touring with Andre Pettipas & the Giants, new solo material, Giantstock 2.000, and Open Mics. Catch up now as 2024 looks to be a wild ride! Giantstock 2.000 tickets on sale...

Migrating from Ontario to Nova Scotia, Cory Mercer is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and full time working musician. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Cory about his solo efforts, his new band Cory and The Mercernaries, and their holiday single "Please Come Home for Christmas" . @CoryMercer Subscribe to @eastcoastdna today and stay tuned for a 2024 relaunch.

Bud Chapplain joins East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat about his music career and deliver an important message with his new single: Anxiety Denied: A Song of Hope inspired by personal experience to highlight Canada’s new 988 Suicide Crisis Line Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia — Anxiety Denied is powerful anthem written by Bud Chapplain and Eric C Mestre, two resilient individuals who transfo...

Summer Bennett has a new Christmas single and you can find it on "A Trinity Hall Christmas " from Scilly Cove Records. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Summer Bennett about her amazingly early success with her music career, the Christmas project, and a glimpse of what's to come. A Trinity Hall Christmas Available Now Digital: https://www.scillycoverecords.com/sto....

It's Fast Format Friday! East Coast DNA continues our 12 Episodes of Christmas with a returning guest Wild Oscah. We fell a little behind schedule this week but Wild Oscah stepped up to the plate to bring us a new holiday single, "Merry Maritimes Morning", The Maritimes Mix, and catch up with East Coast DNA before we end the calendar year of episodes featuring artists and industry pr...

Chris Kirby joins Darcy Walsh for a chat about his latest album, his musical career, collaborations, upcoming songwriter camps with his wife Victoria Howse, and his new Christmas single. “He’s the East Coast music scene’s secret weapon!” - Colin MacDonald (The Trews) Chances are you’ve heard a Chris Kirby song lately. The Newfoundland born, Halifax based award winning artist has co-written hits fo...

The holiday episodes keep on rolling and we're bringing you another new Christmas single for your festive playlists. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Michelle Calder and stay for listen to her December 1st released single "I Heard The Bells" An avid adventurist, this Nova Scotian singer-songwriter draws inspiration from themes of nature, travel and adventure; writ...

James Hill and Anne Janelle return to East Coast DNA for a chat with host Darcy Walsh about their recently released holiday themed album. With a blend of musical styles putting a twist on traditional classics and interwoven with original additions, we had a lot to talk about. "Opening with Anne's stirring re-imagining of "Joy to the World" and closing over 50 minutes later with...

Mystery surrounds the band known as VS. Hailing from Turo, NS and recently back in action. Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh as he attempts to pierce the veil and find out who VS is in a chat with frontperson Anthony Geddes. 00:00 East Coast DNA intro 00:15 Chat with Anthony Geddes. 23:02 E (from VS 2nd album) Old band new lineup Anthony Geddes Mike Pinto Parker Babineau https://wearevsvsvs.ban...

Hailing from Canada’s East Coast, Newfoundland’s Chris Ryan has been entertaining crowds for over a decade. With his gritty voice, stellar guitar playing and high energy stage presence, Chris has become a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian entertainment scene. Chris has had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Halifax Urban Folk Festival and Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, as we...

Our fifth holiday episode of 2023 features the Nova Scotia female singer/songwriter trio Brigid. @brigidtrio Brigid is the inspirational powerhouse trio of Emma Smit-Geraghty, Beth Terry, and Sarah McKim-Glinz. The meaning of the name Brigid is “three in one.” A sisterhood. A movement. An opportunity to make the world a better place. This trio of open-hearted singers cares deeply about connecting...

The Town Heroes are back with a new single IN YOUR HEAD and another awesome night of live music planned for Dec 8th at The Marquee Ballroom (2037 Gottingen St, Halifax) Pre-save In Your Head (releases Nov 24): https://push.fm/ps/inyourhead Set your Notification here on YouTube for East Coast DNA's chat with The Town Heroes' Michael S Ryan. Friday, December 8th - The Town Heroes w/ Elyse Ae...

Mike Biggar and Terra Spencer are Mad At Santa and we wanna know why. Join host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Mike Biggar and Terra Spencer as they prepare to launch their Mad At Santa lyric video and kickoff their Songs of the Season tour. 00:00 Introduction to Mike Biggar and Terra Spencer 00:15 Darcy chats with Mike and Terra 34:52 Mad At Santa by Mike Biggar and Terra Spencer Catch Mike Biggar a...

It's Christmas Time Again! Christina Campbell and Blake Johnston slow down for a chat with Darcy Walsh of East Coast DNA. Listen in to hear about the duo's start right up to the October released single "Righteous" and November released "It's Christmas Time Again!" @CampbellandJohnston Halifax Blues-Rock power duo, Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston have been bu...

Green Eyes, Witch Hands are an experimental indie band that defies description. With the brothers/duo core producing soundscapes layered with synth and vocal modulations to the full band live performances, including fleshed out instrumentation (and a harp!) Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Green Eyes, Witch Hands, stay until the end for a sample from their catalogue and SUBSCRI...