🎙 Wild Oscah Returns to East Coast DNA! 🎙

We’re excited to welcome Wild Oscah back to the show for a fresh update on his rap career and his work in music promotion and production. Tune in as we discuss his recent progress, creative process, and what’s coming next for this rising hip-hop artist. 🚀🎤

💥 Early Birds Alert: Catch Wild Oscah live at Flava Drop at The Roxbury in Downtown Halifax!
🎶 The event features DJ Amoona and an electrifying lineup of LIVE hip-hop performances by Allie Kat, Ryszky Biz, A.R.T., OAJAB, AJ The MC, YTSTazz, Dupon, Yung Blonde Don, Jake Mercer, Grim, Wild Oscah, Megz, Beeze, and more special guests.

📅 When: Sunday, October 6th, 8pm-2am
📍 Where: The Roxbury Urban Dive Bar (Rox Live), 1743 Grafton St., Halifax.

Come out for a night of high-energy performances and incredible talent! 🎤🔥

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🎙 Abby J Hall – Debut EP Vital Signs & Celebrating the Journey 🎙

This week, East Coast DNA sits down with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Abby J Hall to discuss the release of her debut EP, Vital Signs! 🎶✨ In this episode, Abby dives into her personal journey of self-discovery, love, and heartbreak reflected in the seven tracks of her EP, including standout songs like "IN MY DREAMS" and "THE OBSERVER".

Abby shares her inspiration behind the project, her collaborations with Grammy-nominated songwriter Chad Howat and Canadian hitmaker Emily Reid, and what she hopes listeners take away from this deeply personal collection of music. 🌿

💿 Listen to Vital Signs now!
🗓 Abby will be celebrating her EP release on Saturday, October 5th at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, with performances by Abby, CJ Cooper, and Floating Mansions. All proceeds from the event will support breast cancer research in honor of Abby’s mother. 🌸

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#EastCoastDNA #AbbyJHall #VitalSigns #NewMusic #IndieArtist #SingerSongwriter #CanadianMusic #SelfDiscovery #DebutEP #MusicPodcast #TorontoMusic #EPRelease #NewEpisode

Kylie Fox Returns to East Coast DNA!

The burgeoning New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter Kylie Fox is back on East Coast DNA to share her second studio full-length album, Sequoia. Supported by ArtsNB, Music New Brunswick, and the Canada Council for the Arts, Sequoia is an 11-track album developed with her band and six-time ECMA-winning producer Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, Fortunate Ones, The Good Lovelies).

Deeply rooted in folk-Canadiana, Sequoia also delves into folk-rock and jazz-pop fusion, embodying a sound Fox describes as “70s Sesame Street meets Sharon Van Etten.” The album reflects on themes of gratitude, women’s roles, relationships, and the environment, with inspiration drawn from a news story about firefighters saving a Sequoia tree.

Kylie shares, “It resonated with me how severely nature and time have been taken for granted.” In songs like the title track, she explores personal realizations about how we sometimes neglect the most important aspects of life—echoing the sentiment of Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi.

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Join us on the podcast to hear Kylie discuss the stories behind Sequoia and her journey as a rising star in the Canadian folk scene!

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As we prepare for Sommo Festival in Cavendish, PEI, East Coast DNA took some time to get to know the performing artists, from the exciting 2 day lineup of music, a little bit deeper.

Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Drew McTaggart of Dear Rouge.

00:00 Intro featuring Dear Rouge - Gimme Spirit

00:10 Interview with Drew McTaggart

28:34 Dear Rogue - Live Through The Night

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Festival season is here and@eastcoastdna is back On The Road. Subscribe today and follow us on social media for interviews and coverage of Summo Festival!

Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Ben Murphy of Whitecap Entertainment and learn all about the July 2023 Sommo Festival in Cavendish, PEI.

Bell Presents Sommo Festival is the first festival of its kind in Canada taking place in Cavendish, PEI on July 14th + 15th The weekend-long festival will see performances by globally recognized musicians and award-winning culinary talent. Differentiating itself from other festivals across the country, Sommo will have a strong focus on culinary and beverage experiences. Guests will have the unique opportunity to meet celebrity chefs, participate in live food demonstrations and try the best of local breweries and wineries at the Meyer Culinary Stage. The Meyer Culinary Stage will kick off on Friday with appearances by Amanda Freitag (Chopped), Matt Moore (Author, Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen), and Ilona Daniel (acclaimed local chef). Hosted by Derrell Smith (TV Host, Creator and CEO of 99EATS, LLC), the Meyer Culinary Stage will see thirsts quenched with cocktails created by Amanda Freitag and Alex Hendry (Drinks Distilled). Meyer Culinary Stage programming on Saturday as attendees will get the incredible opportunity of an up-close-and-personal live cooking demonstration by Gail Simmons (best-selling author and Top Chef judge) who will be marking her first visit to the Island. Additional appearances on Saturday will include Dale MacKay (Top Chef Season One Winner), Chef Adam Loo (Murphy Hospitality Group), James Power (Raspberry Point Oysters) and Lindsay Jones (The Ostrich Club). Friday performers include Andrew Waite, Dear Rouge, Crown Lands, JJ Wilde, Death From Above 1979, Liam Corcoran, Skye Wallace, Joel Plaskett Emergency, grandson, Tegan and Sara, Lord Huron and Maggie Rogers. Saturday performers include Housewife, Izzy Heltai, MONOWHALES, Wild Rivers, Yoke Lore, Kiwi jr, BRKN LOVE, Ruby Waters, Allison Russell, Charlotte Cardin, Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons. ● Tickets are available now at sommofest.com

Originally only available on YouTube. East Coast DNA: On The Road now available on all platforms.

East Coast DNA hits the road and joins@DaliVanGogh backstage at Montes Showbar Grill in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 0:05⁠ - Introduction⁠0:20⁠ - Interview

⁠39:23⁠ - Dali Van Gogh live at Montes Showbar Grill Part 1

⁠43:11⁠ - Dali Van Gogh live at Montes Showbar Grill Part 2

dalivangoghmusic.com Dali Van Gogh is a female fronted Hard Rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. They are known for their showmanship, originality, and musicianship, and have performed across Canada. Originally founded in 2008 by guitarist Isaac Kent, Dali Van Gogh went through several lineup changes before landing on the lasting lineup of Rachelle "Rocky" Moreau, Johnny Moore, Lance Hicks, and of course Kent. The band has released 4 full length albums, 2 EPS, and over a dozen singles which have received world wide radio play, critical acclaim, and award attention. The latest of these, an EP entitled "New Blood, Old Wounds", is mixed by multiple Juno and Grammy winning producers Eric Ratz (The Arkells, Big Wreck, Billy Talent) and Robert Laidlaw (Platinum Blonde, Honeymoon Suite) and has been nominated for both Rock Recording of the Year and Loud Recording of the year at the 2023 East Coast Music Awards. Dali Van Gogh are proud to be endorsed by SE Electronics, One Bone Clothing, Soul Tone Cymbals, Hipshot Guitar Products, and Los Cabos Drumsticks. Current Lineup: Rachelle Moreau - Lead Vocal / Keytar Isaac Kent - Guitar Lance Hicks - Bass Johnny Moore - Drums

Originally only available on YouTube. East Coast DNA: On The Road now available on all platforms.

Join East Coast DNA co-host Darcy Walsh as he visits Shoebox Cantina, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, for a chat with Antigonish based indie rock band Gardener. Stay until the end of the episode for live performances of their brand new 2023 single Captain and I'm Broke (from their 2022 album Nothing Changes). Gardener is the garage rock project of Nova Scotian indie-folk musician Landon Morris. Starting in November of 2021, Gardener provided Morris with an outlet to write louder, more experimental music, while still retaining the fundamentals of his solo material - catchy melodies, intricate songwriting, and simple arrangements, met with walls of fuzz and distortion. With a true DIY ethos, the music is recorded on home equipment, often spawned from jam sessions with friends. When playing live, Gardener consists of musicians Nathan Langley (bass), Alasdair Cameron (drums), and Magnus Labillois (lead guitar), while Landon plays rhythm guitar and sings. With hints of Weezer, Built To Spill, and Alvvays,"Captain" turns the Gardener project into a new direction; stronger melodies, more careful arrangements, and more intricate songwriting. The newest release from the Nova Scotian garage rock project details a dream of being a captain lost at sea, accepting his fate as the waves rise high over the ship, and seeing an apparition of his newly-departed lover in the storm clouds. The song's driving drums, smooth bass, impassioned vocals, jangly lead guitar, and thick walls of fuzz blend together to create a layered song that feels as loud as it does melancholy; but in the waves, making peace with your fate is liberating

Originally only available on YouTube. East Coast DNA: On The Road now available on all platforms.

Join East Coast DNA co-host Darcy Walsh as he visits, Halifax, Nova Scotia based, alt-rcck outfit Electric Spoonful. Hot off winning the 2022 Nova Scotia Music Loud Artist of the Year Award, and gearing up to release a new album, listen in as the band chats about their history, influences, and upcoming releases and shows.

https://electricspoonful.bandcamp.com/

East Coast DNA's Power Hour is back with Aaron MF Hayden (Mayhem Mountain) and Evan Frizzle (Turbo) as our guests chat with host Darcy Walsh about some upcoming music festivals in Pictou County, NS that feature the louder side of East Coast music.

00:00⁠ East Coast DNA Power Hour intro

⁠02:00⁠ Aaron MF Hayden & Chris Tree / Mayhem Mountain interview

⁠24:50⁠ Evan Frizzle of Turbo interview

⁠55:04⁠ Turbo's Silver Spoon Get your tickets! Mayhem Mountain July 28-29 (Blue Mountain, Pictou County, NS) Mikefest666 Labour Day Weekend (Music Mountain, Pictou County, NS) Turbo - Fast as Fvck AVAILABLE NOW https://turboasfvck.bandcamp.com/albu... Subscribe to @eastcoastdna today!

Join Darcy Walsh for another round of East Coast DNA's Power Hour, this time with a little extra. Three bands for the price (free!) of one.

In this episode we feature interviews and song selections from:

DOGS OF SUN @dogsofsun4921

THE BOMBED SOLID @TheBombedSolid

ONLY VULTURES LEFT @onlyvulturesleft2216

00:00 Intro featuring Dogs of Sun Fall On Your Sword

00:25 Interview with Dogs of Sun's John Scotto & Matt Smith

22:42 Skinwalker by Dogs of Sun

25:36 The Bombed Solid intro featuring Resurrection Man

25:48 Interview with The Bombed Solid's Mike Hiltz and Eli Hollett ( crossover episode https://fb.watch/lgn84JjFNn/ )

49:18 Kling Klang King of the Rim Ram Room by The Bombed Solid

52:00 Only Vultures Left intro featuring Kill Me In New Orleans

52:20 Only Vultures Left interview Fredric Martell, Tommy Worthen, Matt Smith, Deacon Day & Chewy Lewis

01:10:21 I Lie by Only Vultures Left

Catch these bands and more live:

Gutterfest - Windsor, NS - July 21 - 23

Mayhem Mountain - Blue Mountain (Pictou County), NS - July 28 - 30

Mikefest 666 Music Mountain (Pictou County), NS Sept 2-3

Listen to the lineup for Mikefest 666, with the official Spotify playlist

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Wild Oscah is a rapper/hip hop recording artist and producer from Halifax, Nova Scotia.  @WildOscah  Join East Coast DNA for a chat discussing his struggles and successes up to his latest single "Night For Everyone" 00:00 Intro featuring "Night for Everyone" by Wild Oscah 00:15 Wild Oscah interview 23:48 "Night for Everyone" by Wild Oscah Find Wild Oscah online: http://streamcurrents.com/wildoscah

Power Hour is back! As a follow-up to our Mikefest/Frail return to Power Hour we're featuring another double interview episode. This time around we are joined by Isaac Kent of Dali Van Gogh, fresh of an East Coast Music Award win for Loud Recording of the Year. Watch along as we discuss new developments in the Dali Van Gogh camp, hints of what's to come from the band, and a little view into Isaac's work as a producer outside Dali Van Gogh. Find Dali Van Gogh online: https://www.dalivangoghmusic.com/ Next up, for our 2nd interview of this Power Hour episode, we have Ian Kean of The Bloody Hell. New music video, new performance dates, and a taste of what to expect from The Bloody Hell through the next year. Find The Bloody Hell online: https://linktr.ee/Thebloodyhellhfx Stay tuned after each interview for a treat with an East Coast DNA exclusive video from Dali Van Gogh's #ECMA35 Showcase with Keke Beatz and at the end of the episode, the new single Hide Away from The Bloody Hell. 00:00:00⁠ Intro featuring Dali Van Gogh⁠

⁠00:00:15⁠ Interview with Isaac Kent @DaliVanGogh

⁠00:32:00⁠ Dali Van Gogh featuring Keke Beatz ECMA Showcase performing Or Best Offer

⁠00:36:49⁠ Interview with Ian Kean @thebloodyhell3264

⁠01:02:05⁠ The Bloody Hell's latest single Hide Away

⁠01:05:35⁠ Subscribe to East Coast DNA Look for Dali Van Gogh opening for Buckcherry and The Bloody Hell opening for D.O.A. in the near future and catch both bands on this year's Gutterfest lineup. If you like our content, please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. @eastcoastdna The more subscribers we have, the wider reach for our guests. Support your favorite artists and content creators, it just takes a click.

Join East Coast DNA for a chat with Nick Decker aka Nicky Decks Nick Decker is a diverse musician from Rocky Harbour who signs his work under the stage name Nicky Decks. He creates art because “there's no greater feeling than when creating a music piece and people love it”. specializing in electric guitar and focusing on rock and blues. He also enjoys performing, songwriting and composition. Nicky is very much engaged in the art as he often works on originals and improvisations. Nicky has released two singles and also shown his work in his live performances. 00:00 Intro featuring "Shake Down Song" by Nicky Decks 00:15 Interview with Nicky Decks 14:36 Nick Decks "Shake Down Song" “When people hear music; they must experience healing and love.” - Nicky Decks!

🎶 East Coast DNA Presents: A Conversation with Joel Plaskett - A Journey Through the East Coast Music Scene 🎶 East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh engages in an in-depth conversation with the iconic Joel Plaskett about his enduring impact on the East Coast music scene. From his early days with Thrush Hermit to his celebrated solo career, Joel shares insights into his musical journey, his creative process, and his contributions to shaping the sound of the East Coast. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters in Canada, Joel reflects on the evolution of his career, his collaborations, and his dedication to fostering local talent. His latest album, One Real Reveal, released on September 13th, explores the nature of desire and dreams and is his most contemplative work to date. The album includes the timely song “High Summer,” the languorous lead single ‘Rainy Day Janey,’ and his first spoken-word poem, ‘The New Joys,’ released this past April for National Poetry Month. Recorded solo on a 4-track cassette machine, the album captures Plaskett’s songs in their most unguarded form. Don’t miss the end of the episode where we listen to the album track "Iona", offering a glimpse into the reflective and poignant moments of his new work. Joel will also support the album with a cross-Canada tour this fall. Find all the tour dates at joelplaskett.com. 🎤 East Coast DNA delivers information on upcoming releases from your favorite artists and emerging talent. We also announce concert listings, tours, festival lineups, and provide coverage from events with reviews, recaps, and photos. 💥 Don't miss out on more music + arts coverage all year long! SUBSCRIBE to East Coast DNA for interviews, live performances, and more. 🔔 Be sure to subscribe to YouTube.com/@eastcoastdna for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and live performance videos! #EastCoastDNA, #JoelPlaskett, #OneRealReveal, #EastCoastMusic, #SupportLocalMusic, #CanadianMusic, #ThrushHermit, #Songwriters, #MusicFestival

East Coast DNA: Power Hour returns with a new episode featuring an unofficial Jam Sessions reunion as Darcy Walsh chats with Mike Hatfield (The M in JaM) about his upcoming annual birthday bash, Mikefest 666. Rock festival on Music Mountain to cap off the end of summer 2023.

Listen to the lineup for Mikefest 666, with the official Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50k...

Following our chat with Mike, we have a rare Frail interview (Jeph, The J in JaM, and Max Sinnis) and a bonus of TWO songs captured live from the Frail rehearsal space, in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

00:00 Return of Power Hour featuring Mikefest 666

00:11 East Coast DNA Welcome with Darcy Walsh

00:48 Interview with Mike Hatfield the Annual Birthday Bask King

02:10 Green Jelllÿ @greenjello333

04:09 Music Mountain 3 years running

04:30 Year 6: Mikefest 666

05:10 East River Rats @eastriverrats

05:23 Breezy Borden *check out our interview @eastcoastdna

05:55 Party everyone can enjoy; 14 hours of music

06:40 The lineup

06:50 Andrew Spicer @Humblefly2073

07:15 Adam Makbain @AdamMakBain

07:30 Denacious T @denacioust1133

08:05 Chosen Lung @chosenlung7113

09:10 Only Vultures Left @onlyvulturesleft2216

09:42 Frail (keep watching for more from Frail) @frailband9085

10:25 The Bombed Solid @TheBombedSolid

11:05 Surprise tease

11:40 Dogs of Sun @dogsofsun4921

12:13 The Meat Sweats @themeatsweats2100

14:00 All ages option

14:19 How to get tickets for Mikefest 666 (Camping included)

21:20 Celebrate music

21:40 Shadow of Everest @ShadowofEverest

25:30 Turbo @turbohalifax6887

26:38 Mikefest 666 super merch table

28:00 Last Hurrah!

29:24 East River Rats @eastriverrats

31:37 Frail intro

32:08 Interview with Jeph and Max of Frail

50:30 Frail live rehearsal footage "Hammerfist"

54:42 Frail live rehearsal footage "Retreat"

59:32 Subscribe to @eastcoastdna

Mikefest 666 Event Page: https://facebook.com/events/s/mikefes...

Contact mikehatfield@hotmail.ca for tickets and more info

Catch Frail, with fellow Mikefest 666 lineup artist, Pictou's Adam Makbain this coming June at Shoebox Catina and follow them online for news about their upcoming performances and new recordings.

https://shoeboxstudios.ca/shoestore/a...

https://www.facebook.com/frailbandNS/

Stay tuned for more from artists including in Mike's 2023 lineup, including new tunes from Beach Babez!

Subscribe to @eastcoastdna and stay tuned for more interviews with Mikefest artists and more Power Hours episodes.

While you.re here, take a look around. We have interviews and performances from East Coast artists in a multitude of genres. There is a little something for everyone.

Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Canadian East Coast singer/songwriter, producer and mom, Brittany McQuinn.  @qwinncreates  00:00 Intro featuring qwinn's Congratulations 00:20 Interview with qwinn 01:00 Early infulences 02:45 Child creator to Producer 03:45 Self producing 04:10 Help from friends 05:44 Darcy avoids an edit 06:00 First recordings 07:33 Progression, musical journey and current sound 11:00 Live performance 12:40 Current releases and 'new addition' 14:15 Balance 15:30 Meaning behind the songs and lyrical content 17:41 Authenticity and representation 20:15 The Goddamn Truth 24:20 What's next? 25:30 Where to find qwinn online 28:35 Netflix placement Ginny & Georgia 29:50 Building audience 30:20 Family friendly festivals 32:30 Exit featuring qwinn's The Goddamn Truth Britt McQuinn (qwinn) is an award-winning Canadian East Coast singer/songwriter. Her early musical influences of film and video game soundtracks have shaped the synth-pop sound that audiences know today. Britt identifies as queer and a mental health advocate. She captivates Crowds with a magnetic, warm and engaging stage presence. She's opened for k.d. lang during her 25th Anniversary Ingénue Tour, Milk & Bone, Neon Dreams, and Ria Mae, between her solo act and her dark pop duo, bleum. She performed for the recent World Junior Hockey Championships. Britt participates in songwriting camps and thrives in the co-writing environment. Notable past camps include Music PEI Canadian Song Challenge and CREATE Nordic Bridges Song Camp in Toronto. Qwinn's song Welcome to My Life landed a sync placement on Netflix's Ginny & Georgia. She has songs on several Spotify editorial playlists, including It's a Bop, Fresh Finds Pop, New Music Friday Canada, and Bangers. Qwinn has label releases on Circus Records, Kiwi Bear Records, and Monstercat. Find qwinn online: https://qwinn.ca/ Subscribe to East Coast DNA today! @eastcoastdna

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Ken Kelley of The Monoxides as they prepare to release their first new music in more than two decades!

Despite releasing no new music for more than two decades, The Monoxides have maintained a reputation for putting on a great live show. Over the past five years, the band has shared stages with Steven Page, The Odds, Headstones, July Talk, The New Pornographers, The Stanfields, and others.

00:00 Intro featuring The Monoxides "Let Her Know"

00:10 Interview with Ken Kelley

00:55 Back in 1988

02:00 The 90's

07:00 The show must go on

08:30 Birth of the new single

09:45 Making music for the enjoyment of it

10:35 Personal fulfilment

11:40 New album

13:45 Galaxy of Stooges vinyl reissue

16:25 Blacktop Ball reflection

17:25 Upcoming performances

20:05 Where to find The Monoxides online

21:00 Bonus Ken chat (aka music nerd talk)

25:46 The Monoxides new single "Let Her Know" (full song)

Follow The Monoxides online: https://monoxides.ca/

Steve Hickox, Ken Kelley, PJ Dunphy, Derek Robichaud, and Marco Rocca

Moncton, NB (June 28, 2023) Canadian rock band The Monoxides have released their first new music in more than two decades with the unveiling of their new single, "Let Her Know." The track is one of two new singles the band has slated for release in 2023 with a new, full-length album on the horizon for 2024.

Drawing influence from their heroes in bands like Kiss and Cheap Trick, “Let Her Know” sees the group proudly wearing their influences on their sleeves, with an infectious intertwining of guitar harmonies, pulsing rhythm and melodic vocals.

"We’re thrilled to finally be releasing new music,” says guitarist-vocalist Steve Hickox. “It’s been a long time coming, but thankfully with all the live shows we’ve been playing over the past two decades, the chemistry between us has never gone away. We really feel like we’re picking up right where we left off 23 years ago, and we hope our fans and friends feel that way too when they hear the new tunes.”

The vinyl reissue of Galaxy of Stooges is limited to 300 copies and is due for release in record stores everywhere on August 25.

Limited pre-order available on BandCamp: https://monoxides.bandcamp.com/album/...

Check out The Monoxides this summer:

Saturday July 1 – Canada Day celebrations at Riverfront Park – Moncton, NB – w/ Sloan, Les Hay Babies

Saturday Aug. 5 - Area 506 Festival - Saint John, NB - w/ Billy Talent, The Beaches, Crown Lands + more

Saturday Aug. 19 - Second Spin Records in-store - Saint John, NB - 3 pm

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Jinn anyone? Based out of Truro, Nova Scotia a band emerges, millennia in the making, LeafGreen​ @leafgreenmusic  In the dark depths of a dingy basement-studio, the solitary drummer Pinner creates light and sparks an oil lamp he got at a yard-sale. From the smoke appeared the Great and Powerful Jinn - a magical songwriting genie who granted him three wishes. "Seriously?! Alright! 1: Get me the hell out of this stinkin' town 2: I want to drum in the greatest band ever 3: An endless supply of ketchup chips 00:00 Intro featuring Intro by LeafGreen 00:20 Interview with LeafGreen 00:36 Origins of LeafGreen03:28 Influences and sound of LeafGreen 04:30 Stacey (my super friend) shoutout & The Superfriendz connection 06:10 Structure and lineup08:15 First singles and upcoming releases09:58 Physical media and 90's nostalgia 10:34 Live show and what's to come live 13:02 Truro music scene 16:10 MuchMusic reflection and music videos17:45 Like, share, subscribe to LeafGreen and where to find online  @leafgreenmusic  19:20 Secret message for fans19:55 Pokémon LeafGreen connection 21:10 Thank-yous and goodbyes 21:33 Exit featuring LeafGreen's 1st single "Intro" Find LeafGreen online using handle  @leafgreenmusic  Throw them some $$ and check out tunes at: https://leafgreenmusic.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to  @eastcoastdna  today and stay up to date with who's who of the Eastern Canadian music scene.

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Avery Dakin

Steeped in vintage sensibilities and powerful emotion, paired with her dreamy, delicate vocals reminiscent of crooners of eras past, Avery Dakin fuses old and new in her dynamic, thoughtfully crafted Pop/R&B music. Dakin’s lyrical sensitivity, impassioned storytelling, and varied arrangements and styles can be found, emerging from the shadows into the light, in her debut EP Settle Down, which explores themes of mental health, love, and loss.

Dakin’s soft-hearted, soulful accounts of life’s most intimate moments are youthful and refreshing, at times playful and cheeky, while still reflecting her old soul and capacity for rawness. Cushioned within lush, shimmering harmonies and longing melodies, bathing in a soft sweetness, her music implores you to sway along to the sounds of heartache, introspection, and a woman finding her voice in spite, and because of it all.

Between performing with her 7-piece band across Nova Scotia and teaching music, Avery has been busy writing and co-producing her debut album, Bloom, set to be released in the early summer of 2023.

Now you can stream Dakin's single, Bloom, a soothing love letter to the renewed life and energy that springtime brings to the heart and mind each year. This is the title track of Dakin's upcoming debut album, set for release on July 7th. The follow-up single Hurricane Season featuring LxVNDR is available on all streaming services now and featured in this very episode.

00:10 East Coast DNA intro

00:20 Avery Dakin interview

00:50 Origins of Avery Dakin

03:00 Recording and putting the band together

05:30 Run down of the band lineup

06:30 Bloom

08:00 Sounds of Avery Dakin and friends

11:52 Seasonal themes and metaphors

14:33 Mental wellness and metal health awareness

17:30 Upcoming performances

22:34 Pictou County plugs

24:00 Bloom available July 7th

24:26 Physical media

25:53 Where to find Avery Dakin online

28:00 Avery Dakin - Hurricane Season ft LxVNDR

https://averydakinmusic.com/

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Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Ian Alistair Gosbee as he sets to release his sixth studio album, "Ray of Sunshine", on June 19th. 00:00 Intro featuring "Ray of Sunshine" clip 00:20 Interview with Ian Alistair Gosbee 29:45 "Ray of Sunshine" single by Ian Alistair Gosbee "Ian Alistair Gosbee is a versatile and accomplished artist renowned for his diverse talents as a DJ, singer-songwriter, actor, writer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has built a strong reputation as an exceptional musician, achieving impressive success in Canada by reaching the top 10 charts, receiving extensive airplay on regional radio, and amassing a devoted fan base. For more than two years, Ian held the coveted position of the number one artist on ReverbNation in Canada. His singles climbed to the impressive position of #1 on the esteemed East Coast Countdown, while also making a remarkable debut at #3 on the New Canadian Music Charts, which specifically highlight emerging artists. Ian's musical prowess earned him esteemed recognition, including being named the "Pick of the Week" by the Chronicle Herald and receiving the distinguished honor of "Song of the Day" by Music Nova Scotia. Furthermore, he achieved a spot in the Top 10 on OurStage.com, a notable achievement. Ian's exceptional musical abilities have been acknowledged through various competitions and platforms. He was selected to represent Mainstreet Nova Scotia in CBC Radio's highly regarded Searchlight competition, where he stood out among over 4,000 entries. His talent also garnered prominent exposure as he was featured on ReverbNation's homepage, a popular website for music enthusiasts. Ian's musical aptitude led him to claim victory in the prestigious Long and McQuade's Head to Head Music Showcase for original music, as well as the Denmark Productions Recording Studio song contest. Furthermore, he was chosen as the featured artist for Music Nova Scotia and numerous radio stations, further solidifying his standing in the industry. Ian's extensive experience and expertise in the music industry have granted him recognition as a valued juror for respected institutions such as FACTOR, ECMA, Music PEI, and JUNO. This acknowledgment further solidifies his position as a highly regarded musician and a consummate professional within the music industry. With a diverse musical catalog spanning across six full-length albums, Ian effortlessly traverses genres, incorporating elements of folk, celtic, rock, country, and pop to create a captivating and multifaceted body of work." Find Ian online: http://www.iangosbee.com/ Subscribe to East Coast DNA

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with indie pop upcomer Joe Hubley @hubleyjoe "Having whittled the art of a memorable live show down to a science by the spry age of 19 years old, Halifax-born Joe Hubley is ready to move to the big kids table. Taking the bulk of his inspiration from Motown-soul, funk and synth-pop/disco artists, Hubley has intricately crafted a sound that is uniquely his own, while paying a crafty homage to his musical predecessors. " Debut single by Joe Hubley, released on all streaming platforms Friday, April 7th, 2023. credits released April 7, 2023 Produced/engineered by: Em Bowden-Gil Braden Kamermans Colleen Shaw Joe Hubley Mixed/mastered by: Em Bowden-Gil Cover Artwork by: Kaya Panthier Recorded at Üthful Production Studios in Halifax, Nova Scotia https://uthfulmusic.com/

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Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Good Dear Good as they ready themselves for their debut "Arrival" Indie-pop band Good Dear Good are launching their debut album “Arrival” under new label Lulo Music Group. Since forming in 2018, the band has found success both online and locally in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Arrival” is composed of previously released songs coupled with their latest creations — all displaying their electric melancholy aesthetic, featuring lyrical themes of perseverance and community . Under the production of In Flight Safety’s John Mullane (Future Dad) as well as Good Dear Good frontperson Tim Hatcher, carefully arranged pop songs filled with guitar hooks, synthesized textures, stratospheric harmonies, and a driving rock rhythm section, all mark the arrival of the bands debut record. With its name coming from the opening instrumental track, “Arrival”, right from the get-go exemplifies the band's quirky, moody and fun vibe; and asserts Good Dear Good’s vibrant presence in the indie music scene. credits releases June 16, 2023 Pre-Order "Arrival": https://tr.ee/K-zQ64Nnb600:00 Intro featuring Good Dear Good "Coffee and Sunshine" Find Good Dear Good online: https://www.gooddeargood.com/@gooddeargoodmusic If you are in need, help is available: https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/find-help Subscribe to East Coast DNA today! @eastcoastdna

Brad Reid returns to East Coast DNA's apartment studio for a catch up chat with Darcy Walsh and treats everyone to a little performance along the way. Nova Scotia fiddler Brad Reid fuses traditional Cape Breton fiddle with modern acoustic pop and jazz on his new album The Bridge, available everywhere as of May 19, 2023. "The Bridge” is 10 brand new tracks of original tunes, inspired by connecting the old Cape Breton traditions with modern acoustic pop and jazz, from the great Scottish and Cape Breton composers, to contemporary pop and jazz artists like Taylor Swift and Herbie Hancock. Reid describes his album as “like jam session where everyone comes from a different style of music, but then they just let go, and in that moment, that’s when the music transcends genres”. Find Brad online: https://bradreid.ca/ Subscribe to East Coast DNA today for more music coverage throughout the year.

The sun is shining, must be time to get outside. Join Darcy Walsh as he takes the Apartment Talk series outdoors for a little fresh air and a chat with alt-pop singer songwriter Apryll Aileen. (recorded May 27, 2023) "Her sultry vocals, captivating lyrics and alluring stage presence make Apryll a fan favourite at music festivals worldwide. Aileen transcends genres, creating her own undefinable sound with influences coming from pop, rock, blues and jazz. She doesn’t imitate – she creates. A hybrid of two polarities, she blends melodic songwriting and raspy vocal tones from modern artists such as Halsey and Miley Cyrus but with the storytelling edge of Stevie Nicks."

Find Apryll AIleen online: https://www.apryllaileen.com/ Instagram.com/@apryllaileen See Apryll Aileen live at one of her upcoming performances: June 15 The Mercantile Social, Halifax, NS June 17 The Barrington Steakhouse, Halifax, NS July 1 Canada Day Festivities, Riverview, NB July 4 Quispamsis, NB July 7 Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor, NS JULY 17 SHOEBOX CANTINA MUSIC MONDAY, NEW GLAGOW, NS August 3 Rothesay, NB August 18 Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS and keep and eye out for more dates Subscribe to East Coast DNA today

🎶 East Coast DNA Presents: A Conversation with Mike Campbell - The Vision Behind HUFF & His Legacy in Canadian Music 🎶

In this special episode, East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh sits down with the legendary Mike Campbell—former MuchMusic VJ and founder of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF). Mike shares stories from his early days as a VJ, helping shape Canada's music culture on MuchMusic, and his pivotal role in supporting Canadian independent artists. He also dives into his lifelong dedication to fostering the East Coast music scene, including the opening of The Carleton—a renowned venue in Halifax that has become a cornerstone for live music in HRM.

As the visionary behind HUFF, now celebrating its 15th edition (September 30 – October 6, 2024), Mike talks about how the festival showcases the best of local, national, and international singer-songwriters, highlighting the power of storytelling through music. This year's lineup features incredible talent, including Adam Baldwin, Rose Cousins, Alejandro Escovedo, Lucy MacNeil, Jimmy Rankin, and Reeny.

In addition to the performances at The Carleton, the festival will present events at other venues: Rankin MacInnis at The Basement on October 3, NOBRO at The Marquee on October 4, and SIGSOUR with Fluke and The Orchids at RadStorm on October 5 for an all-ages show. With performances at multiple venues, HUFF continues to be a hub for authentic musical experiences.

Join us as we explore Mike’s impact on the Canadian music landscape, from his days interviewing rock legends to shaping the East Coast music scene through HUFF and The Carleton.

🎟️ Tickets for HUFF 2024 are on sale now! Visit halifaxurbanfolkfestival.com for more info.

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East Coast DNA: Apartment Talk is back with another Outback Edition, as Brian Doucette drives out of the smoke from the HRM wildfires and joins Darcy Walsh for a chat and fresh air. Brian Doucette is an east coast rocker born and raised in Cape Breton Island now based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has 3 full length studio albums with a 4th and 5th in production. His 4th album (the second album produced by Josh Kelly at The Basement Halifax), "If You Can't Be Good, Be Careful Vol 1" is being released on June 30th. Brian's style has been described by some as acoustic thrash. He blends hard rock, country, rap, Celtic, blues and punk to produce a very original sound that he holds near and dear. He's had 4 songs reach the Top 10 on the CIOE Top 30 and has just went into their Hall Of Fame for his song Light It Up. He's been compared to Dropkick Murphy's, The Stansfield's, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Classified just to name a few. Brian has played in venues all over the Maritimes, as well as throughout Canada. He's also played numerous venues in Nashville, Hollywood and Honolulu. He's departing on a trip to Alberta where he's got some shows booked throughout the province and look out for more dates when he returns to the East Coast. There are 3 videos released, so far, from Brian's If You Can't Be Good, Be Careful Vol 1 album. Check 'em out here: Rise Up: https://youtu.be/HJ8vqrT95wA Light It Up: https://youtu.be/dyugqc3QOBA Happy Place: https://youtu.be/gU9b4uVQhOk Find Brian online: https://briandoucettemusic.com/ Subscribe to @eastcoastdna for more East Coast music content throughout the year. ************************************ Halifaxnoise has started a thread on their Instagram with various ways folks can donate their funds, time, or unused items to those in need Nova Scotia Firefighters hold a weekly 50/50 draw in which funds raised directly support various community fire halls across Nova Scotia. You can directly support a fire department of your choice online: https://musicnovascotia.us2.list-mana... The Canadian Red Cross has opened up a donation portal specifically to aid in the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canadian fires. Donations can be made on their website: https://musicnovascotia.us2.list-mana... The Canadian Mental Health Association has a variety of resources for accessing help during a crisis on their website: https://musicnovascotia.us2.list-mana... United Way Halifax is accepting donations to support those impacted on their website: https://musicnovascotia.us2.list-mana...

East Coast DNA: Apartment Talk continues with another outdoor, "fun in the sun", episode. Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Prince Edward Island based rapper Cavy. Known for his fast flows, snappy delivery, and expressive insight through lyricism, Cavy is one of Atlantic Canada’s rising rappers. He recently released his debut album Energy Thief December 16th, 2022 which debuted at #2 on the Canadian Hip-Hop/Rap iTunes Charts and at #13 overall. The album was lead with singles featuring Canadian songsmiths M.I.M.E and Junk and has gained strong streaming traction at an independent level.

Having shared the stage with the likes of Joyner Lucas, Hopsin, Rakim, Freddie Gibbs, Token, and more, his explosive live show has the ability to capture an entire room and leave them wanting more time and time again. Listen to Energy Thief now: https://album.link/CavyEnergyThief

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Owen, Nick, Matt, Max of Customer Service @customerservice4301 Straight out of the gate this Halifax, Nova Scotia based band is killing it with their live show and have a slew of upcoming performances. Who is Customer Service? Watch along to find out more. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Canadian Summer Rock N' Rawr Tour May 27 Shoebox Cantina, New Glasgow, NS June 2 The Engine Room, Truro, NS June 3 SPOONAPALOOZA, Halifax, NS July 6 Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON July 8 Cameron House, Toronto, ON July 10 Doors Pub, Hamilton, ON July 11 Dakota Tavern, Toronto, ON July 12 The Mansion, Kingston, ON July 13 Avant-Garde, Ottawa, ON July 14 Casa del Popolo, Montreal, QC More Dates TBA Find Customer Service online: https://linktr.ee/customerserviceisaband Follow Customer Service on Instagram for the "Largest Jacket Collection in Atlantic Canada" @customerservice.ca

The boys are back! Join East Coast DNA as Darcy Walsh chats with returning guests Brady Kennedy, Tanner Bowen, and John Anthony of WHYGO Hot off their successful first single, On The Line, WHYGO is about to release their debut EP and have recently announced a string of upcoming performances. Catch the WHYGO live: May 27th Shoebox Catina, New Glasgow, NS *EP Release Show* Get Tickets Here: https://shoeboxstudios.ca/shoestore/w... June 8th Gus' Pub & Grill, Halifax, NS July 8th Lobster Carnival, Pictou, NS Get Tickets Here: https://pictoulobstercarnival.ca/Tickets Sept 2nd Giantstock, Merigomish, NS Get Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giantstoc... Subscribe to East Coast DNA right here on YouTube (just click that button above) and stay tuned for more East Coast Music interviews throughout the year.

Join East Coast DNA as Darcy Walsh catches up with Steve MacIntyre post-ECMA35. Find Steve online, subscribe, like, follow, and stay tuned for new material in Fall 2023 https://stevemacintyremusic.com/ Be sure to check the show schedule to catch Steve, usually with some musical friends, at one of his many upcoming performances. Pre-ECMA35 we created a playlist of artists to be featured at Steve MacIntyre's Partner Showcase series. Treat yourselves to a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fz... Many of the featured artists have appeared in previous East Coast DNA content and our 3 Part ECMA Special featured a few new additions to our collection. Darcy's wardrobe featured in today's episode, sponsored in part by John Donovan (thanks!) Subscribe to East Coast DNA today and stay tuned for more interviews and music news featuring these and other varied artists from Canada's East Coast.

Join East Coast DNA as Darcy Walsh chats with Jamie MacDonald about his death metal project Paranormal Arson. "Paranormal Arson is a death metal project from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada led by Jamie MacDonald. The goal of the Paranormal Arson project is simple: make straight-forward, old-school flavoured death metal that is as pummeling as it is catchy. To cut straight through to the listeners guts while still grabbing them with grooves and hooks. Drawing inspiration from death metal acts from Obituary, Deicide, and Suffocation, to Canada's own Cryptopsy and Gorguts, Paranormal Arson creates an impenetrable sonic wall. If you like your metal to have the subtlety of a nitro Funny Car, this is for you."

Find Paranormal Arson online: https://linktr.ee/jmac.fm Listen to Paranormal Arson's debut EP: https://paranormalarson902.bandcamp.c... Watch the video for The Name Dies With Me here:    • Paranormal Arson ...   Subscribe to East Coast DNA today for more music news + interviews from Canada's East Coast.

Join East Coast DNA: Apartment talk host Darcy Walsh for a chat with musician Sam Wilson about her unique playing style and the East Coast music scene. "From solo to quintet, guitarist Sam Wilson presents a performance that reflects her love of jazz, improvised and instrumental music stemming from various traditions. Her debut 2019 album Groundless Apprehensions received nominations from the ECMAs and Music Nova Scotia for ‘Jazz recording of the year’. Her follow up solo guitar album, Into a Heart (pt. II) released on Muzak records in Japan, and independently to the rest of the world in 2021, has also been well received. It has been nominated for the 2022 ECMAs ‘Instrumental album of the year’. In January 2021 Sam received the Paul Cram Creation award. She has recently collaborated with suddenlyLISTEN on ‘The Seeds Project’, as well as Andrew Mackelvie’s forming ensemble. In February 2022 Sam attended Lena Residency in Galiano, BC where she laid the foundation for a new upcoming creative music project… stay tuned!"

Follow Sam Wilson online: https://samwilsonmusiq.com/https://www.instagram.com/samwilsonmu... "Winter Tides" coming soon SUBSCRIBE TO EAST COAST DNA FOR MORE EAST COAST MUSIC NEWS + INTERVIEWS

East Coast DNA is privileged to be the first podcast to host Michael Bigelow, best known from his musical career and now a published author. Join Darcy Walsh as he chats with Michael about his early Pictou County, Nova Scotia days, into his career in numerous bands, including Contrived, Holy Fuck, Wintersleep, and The Holy Shroud. Having journeys that had taken him all over the world, Michael has found a passion and inspiration in Greece. His visits to the region being the inspiration behind his 2022 published Iraklio Poems Get your copy here: https://folly.house/02-Iraklio-Poems00:00 Intro Follow Contrived online: https://www.instagram.com/contrivedband/ Find Folly House online: https://folly.house/ Subscribe to East Coast DNA's YouTube Channel @eastcoastdna and follow our bi-weekly podcast co-hosted by Darcy N Andrew on all streaming platforms. Special mention for chips! Thanks for being our comfort food

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Nova Scotia based Breezy Borden and Turff. All Bars Entertainment Presents: Breezy Borden & Turff Breezy Borden is not new to the East Coast Hip Hop scene. His music explores personal struggles and societal issues, delivered with a raw authenticity that resonates with fans. From the time he was a child playing guitar or as a teenager rapping and playing basketball, Breezy always knew that music was his true passion. He has performed with Ace Hood, Merkules, SnowGoons and most recently JRDN. With a growing following and collaborations with other artists, Breezy is making his mark on the Canadian hip-hop scene. Turff is Breezy's little brother. Turff is still developing his own sound and gaining experience on the mic and he is more determined than ever to put his Shelburne, Nova Scotia roots to the test. Listen to Turff speak “Got It On Lock'' (Prod. by Stoney Montana) into existence. Stream Turff's new single Wake Up Call out March 24th. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tur... Videos in order Breezy Borden - East Coastin’ Breezy Borden - Home Turff - Got It On Lock Turff - Different https://allbars.ca @ realspitbreezy on all socials @ officialturff on all socials

Join Dar y Walsh for a chat with Derrick, co-founder, of the Nova Scotia music venue The Commune. We're excited to announced The Commune will be returning with a new location in 2023. Follow The Commune online for further updates as they prepare to once again bring live entertainment options for music fans. eastcoastcommune.com

🎧 New Interview with Marite Kuus - Artistic Director of Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival! Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh as he sits down with Marite Kuus, the Artistic Director of the 2024 Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival. Now in its 15th year, this unique festival transforms downtown Antigonish/Nalikitquniejk into a vibrant hub of creativity, with interactive art installations, live performances, and family-friendly activities. This year’s theme, “Sense: Fire, Water, Earth, Air,” invites festival-goers to explore the elemental forces that shape our world through engaging and immersive experiences. In this interview, Marite shares insights on what to expect from this year’s event, including highlights like Jacinte Armstrong and Kim Morgan’s captivating diaphragm sculpture and David Barclay’s ocean sound installation. She also discusses how Antigonight fosters a deeper connection to both human and non-human elements and why this festival continues to be a key cultural event in the community. 📅 Festival Date: September 13-14, 2024 📍 Location: Downtown Antigonish/Nalikitquniejk Catch the full interview on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. 🔔 East Coast DNA brings you music + arts coverage, including upcoming releases, concert listings, tours, festival lineups, and in-depth event reviews, recaps, and photos. 📺 Watch the interview here: YouTube.com/@eastcoastdna 📱 Stay updated with us for more! #Antigonight, #ArtAfterDark, #EastCoastDNA, #Antigonish, #Festival, #ArtFestival, #MariteKuus, #NovaScotiaEvents, #MusicInterview, #Podcast, #YouTube, #Spotify, #CommunityArt

Pictou County's Bailey MacKinnon joins Darcy Walsh for a chat in advance of her upcoming New Glasgow, Nova Scotia's Shoebox Cantina performance. Stay through to the end of a live performance of Bailey's upcoming single "Come BacK"

Pictou County, Nova Scotia keeps cranking out new musicians. Join us for East Coast DNA's latest bonus interview, featuring New Glasgow, NS based WHYGO. NEW SONG “ON THE LINE” DROPPING FEBRUARY 3RD (Sneak Preview at end of interview) "The few months that have passed since we started this band have truly been a ride and an adventure that we will never forget. Already we have found ways to experience our own highs and lows that come along with being a team, trying our best to take in and take down everything that comes our way. That being said, WHYGO is proud to announce the release of our first single, “On the Line!” As we all took our first trip into the studio, the experience was surreal. We believe in this song, and tracking our first piece together is a huge milestone as well as motivation to keep doubling down on what we feel we can achieve. We put our entire heart and soul into this track, and we hope that you can all do the same for us, as this will be the first of many things to come from us to you. We have so much more to do, and we couldn’t do it without you, so we want you all to come along with us🤘🏻 Keep an eye out for “On the Line,” Friday, February 3rd!" -Y linktr.ee/whygo

It's my birthday and I'll chat if I want to: Darcy's Birthday Bonus episode. Darcy chats with Matthew Schofield in advance of his streak of live performances with @junebodyband @averydakinmusic1916 @JadeBennettMusic and along side @pinermusic3525 @pillowfite8118 @postfun3572

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Mary Beth Carty about her new releases and upcoming performances with a couple musical demonstrations along the way.

Accordionist, guitarist, and player of pocket-sized instruments, Mary Beth Carty of Antigonish, Nova Scotia possesses a magical voice that has the power to rouse a room to sing on choruses like… “Aliens are Nice!” or “Hashbrowns!” or other such inspirational words. After spending some years in cities and on the road, Mary Beth Carty returned to Antigonish County and rediscovered her love for the diverse cultures, beautiful places, and unique people of the area. From 2017 to 2019 she lived in Cape Breton Island and made her home in the city of Sydney where she became a regular on the ceilidh scene. Recorded with some of the best musicians from Eastern Nova Scotia, Crossing the Causeway, her second album came out on Friday November 25th and can be found on BandCamp, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Deezer. Guest musicians are Bradley Murphy, Colin Grant, Morgan Toney, Mac Morin, Hilda Chiasson, Howie MacDonald, Donnie Calabrese, Joe MacMaster, Chrissy Crowley, Keith Mullins, Anna Ludlow, Heather MacIssac, & John Pellerin. Get your copy of Crossing the Causeway at BandCamp: https://marybethcarty.bandcamp.com/al...

Jack Murtha of Postfun drops by for a chat with Darcy Walsh bringing along a bandmate (Mackenzie Adams) and friends, from Sleepy Kicks, Braden Kamermans, Colin McCormick, Mitch Currie. Join us for our conversation about their bands, Canada's East Coast music scene, and Nova Scotia pizza selections. Subscribe to East Coast DNA and catch all our upcoming content.

Follow PostFun and Sleepy Kicks online for updates on new tunes and performances. instagram.com/postfunmusic/ sleepykicksmusic.com

East Coast DNA: Apartment Talk episodes are now available on all streaming platforms.

In the first episode, Rudy Pacé stopped by to chat with Darcy and Dakota Walsh about his music career and upcoming events.

Recorded July 28th, 2022

Join East Coast DNA for an interview with Steve Luxton, a Sydney, Nova Scotia based, singer-songwriter who recently released his EP A Lifetime Ago and has plenty of upcoming performances to showcase these and many other original tunes. "Blurring the lines between alternative rock and roll and renegade folk Steve Luxton does more than write songs, he captures moments in time and frames them in captivating melodies and haunting harmonic changes." 00:00 Intro featuring Steve Luxton "So Called Life" from his EP A Lifetime Ago 00:12 Welcome with Darcy Walsh 00:30 Steve Luxton interview 00:40 A Lifetime Ago EP 01:20 Ontario roots and Cape Breton connection 01:46 Sunday Sounds Good 02:20 NSCC Music Arts 03:54 CBMIC 05:24 East Coast Collaborations 06:20 New material and back catalogue 07:17 Upcoming performances 11:40 Upcoming recordings/full length coming 12:20 Steve Luxton sound 14:17 Inspirations and shout outs 15:55 Genre blending in modern content intake 16:53 Instrument arsenals 18:30 Follow Steve Luxton online 23:55 Steve Luxton "So Called Life" from his EP A Lifetime Ago 28:15 Subscribe to East Coast DNA Get your copy of A Lifetime Ago, view the lyrics for each song, and follow Steve Luxton on Bandcamp: https://steveluxton.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE to East Coast DNA's YouTube channel for more content from Eastern Canada's vibrant music scene! @eastcoastdna

Up and coming artist Chase Clarke joins Darcy N Andrew for Episode 36 of East Coast DNA podcast.

Chase Clarke released his solo single “Alien Woman” on all streaming platforms, April 28th, 2023. This is his first solo project — after touring and performing as the lead vocalist in “The Flakes,” and current with the group “Acid Wash.”

Find Chase on Instagram: @acid.wash.official and @chaseclarkmusic

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East Coast Music Awards are being held in Darcy N Andrew's home province of Nova Scotia May 3-7, 2023

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with East Coast Music Association CEO Andy McLean as we kick off a week of celebrating East Coast Music with ECMA's 35th Anniversary.

Get all your ECMA information here: https://www.ecma.com/ecma-2023

and download the app for convenient navigation of all the fabulous events planned around HRM.

ECMA Sound Minds wellness program provides, "no fee" one on one counselling (over 100 musicians have already received counselling services), peer groups, webinars, and mental health education.

YOU can show your support of programming for musician mental health by attending the 2023 ECMA Cup and/or participating fundraising 50/50 draw.

Special Thanks to Andy Maclean and the East Coast Music Association.

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Jon Hines is a national touring blues, jazz and folk singer-songwriter based in (Judique) Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Digital recording, release Down To Funk, (DTF) was nominated for blues recording of the year ECMAs 2022. Jon is endorsed by Godin Guitars & Black Mountain Thumb Picks. A perfect combination of Canadian products for this Canadian traveling blues man. Jon has toured nationally, opening for international acts Steven Page, Jesse Roper & Daniel Champagne. Jon's debut album, “Wild Things Roam” had a song featured in ISC (International Songwriting Competition) where it advanced into the semi finals two years in a row, out of 19,000 song entries world wide.

2017 ISC semi finalist

2018 ISC semi finalist

2020 ECMA showcase artist

2020 selected as a Black Mountain Picks Artist

2021 Godin Guitars artist

2021 Live At Heart Newfoundland artist

2021 Cape Breton Jazz Festival showcase artist

2021 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival showcase artist

2022 ECMA nomination, Blues recording of the year

Find Jon Hines online: jonhinesmusic.com

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EBMIC Spring education information can be found HERE!

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Kelsey Erskine is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Truro, NS, currently studying music and the music industry at NSCC. Alongside her studies, she's been honing her craft and performing both solo and in ensembles. Now, Kelsey sits down with East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh to talk about her new single "Strong," dropping on September 11, and what’s ahead for her in the coming year.

🎧 Catch the full interview where we dive into her creative process, her journey so far, and what fans can expect as she continues to grow as an artist. Available on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

🔔 East Coast DNA delivers information on upcoming releases from your favorite artists and emerging talent. We also announce concert listings, tours, festival lineups, and provide coverage from events with reviews, recaps, and photos.

🔗 You can find more about Kelsey here: https://linktr.ee/kelsey.erskine.music
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Kylie Fox joins East Coast DNA: Music News + Interviews podcast to chat about her background, upcoming album, and her new single Confetti.

www.kyliefox.ca

Find Kylie on Bandcamp: https://kyliefox.bandcamp.com/

Go here for Merch: https://kyliefox.bandcamp.com/merch/black-crocus-kylie-fox-tee

And find Kylie on Instagram @_kyliefox_

Find us everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/eastcoastdna and make sure to find our Episode Companion Playlist on YouTube!

Episode numbers are out the window! Here's some more bonus content as we head toward Nova Scotia Music Week.  In this bonus episode, Darcy has a chat with Natasha Sophia. Find us everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/eastcoastdna Join the conversation on Discord! Be sure to find check out our companion playlists on YouTube and Spotify!

Hello East Coasters! Join Darcy while her chats with Dylan Menzie. Stay until the end to hear his single "A Piece of Me"!

Find Dylan on BandCamp here: ⁠https://dylanmenzie.bandcamp.com/⁠

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