East Coast DNA

By East Coast DNA

Music is the DNA of Canada's East Coast!... more

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August 31, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring John Mullane (Future Dad, In Flight Safety)
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Future Dad! John Mullane is Producer x Composer x Mixer x Songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
As the driving force behind the band In-Flight Safety John made records, toured the world then pressed repeat for over a decade. The band kicked off its career with a glowing – and out of the blue – endorsement from David Bowie. The cinematic and uplifting music they created left an indelible mark on the east coast of Canada and beyond. Always the producer in the band John honed his technical chops. He slowly transitioned his studio space in Halifax into an artist friendly song factory and began working full time as a producer, mixer, composer and songwriter around 2016.
His love of recording started with a 4-track in 1999. To this day he is always listening and always challenging his technical skills in search of creating the best song possible. He is music obsessed and told me to tell you he considers working on other’s music a privilege.
As a songwriter he has had songs appear top 30 charts around the world. One of his fondest memories was when Model Homes was play listed on BBC Radio 2. His songs have appeared in The Office (NBC), Vampire Diaries (CW), Gyspy (Netflix) and in Dell, Telus and Toyota ads.
He lives in North End Halifax. He is a partner, a father of 3, a self proclaimed donut connoisseur, and most recently an in demand barista for toddlers.
00:00 Intro featuring In-Flight Safety's Big White Elephant
00:28 Interview with John Mullane//Future Dad
37:48 4 Months by Sundae Girl
Find Future Dad online: instagram.com/future.dad.music
futuredadmusic.com
@futuredad7830
4 Months by Sundae Girl released September 30, 2022
Lyrics by Laura Dodds
Music by Marcus Tracey, Spencer McPhee, Billy Habib-Taylor
Produced by John Mullane
Recorded at Future Dad Music in Halifax, NS
Mastered by Montano Mastering in Toronto, ON
Support Sundae Girl with a purchase at https://sundaegirl.bandcamp.com/
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August 29, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring CJ
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Moncton, New Brunswick based CJ Norris as he releases his debut single.
Just ahead of Moncton Pride Week, local musical theatre, comedy, and drag performer CJ Norris is making a colourful splash onto the pop music world. His debut single “Rainbow” was just released August 1st on all music streaming platforms. This upbeat disco-funk anthem aims to spark joy and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. It’s the perfect song to add to a fun summer playlist!
“As a queer artist, I know the LGBTQ+ community in particular is always in need of encouragement, especially in the midst of societal division over events like drag shows,” CJ explains. “The song uses the metaphor of rainbows because they’re bright and optimistic; the light at the end of a dark tunnel.”
CJ will be joining TalentNB in the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 2nd.
“Rainbow” is a collaboration between CJ and local musician Andrew Moore, who produced the single, and can be heard playing several instruments and doing background vocals on the song.
CJ is a veteran of musical theatre who you may have seen in Mary Poppins and as LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, both at the Capitol Theatre. More recently, CJ has created and starred in a comedic one-woman drag musical called “Flyin’ Solo!” which he toured across the Maritimes. He is currently creating his next solo drag show which will be presented this December.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Interview with CJ
18:00 CJ's debut single "Rainbow"
Find CJ online: https://www.stagesofcj.com/@CJNorrisArtist
@stagesofcj
Photos credit: Bryan Otter
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23min
August 27, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring StoneHouse
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a return to the Apartment Talk format with guests Mike McGrath and Pat Walsh of StoneHouse.

StoneHouse is an East Coast rock trio, cut from the cloth of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Inspired by Classic Rock tones and a 90’s swagger; they harness the craft of their influences with an original voice. Clever lyrics and clean harmonies on top of a heavy groove takes your full attention with each song. @stonehousemusic3967

00:00 Intro featuring snippet from Holy Water by Stonehouse
00:15 Chat with Mike McGrath and Pat Walsh of StoneHouse
01:00 StoneHouse origins
06:20 2 Solo artists, 1 Band
14:00 Songwriting behind StoneHouse
18:20 New songs!
21:20 Evolution of sound
25:58 Stage presence
29:00 Vocal strengthening
31:58 Networking and word of mouth
36:54 Ramping up for things to come
37:47 Hammering the road
39:20 New EP, fresh new launch
40:30 Upcoming performances
42:50 Rise of small town East Coast music
47:12 Release schedule (Psst! ASAP)
49:10 Tips for upcoming bands
53:30 Online presence
55:08 Weatherman Scotty the glue of the band
59:10 StoneHouse style
1:05:45 Lyrical influences and life stories
1:16:37 Mike and Pat vocal demo live in studio
1:18:31 Parts of a whole
1:22:10 Break
1:25:23 Pre-release ADVANCE listen to new 2023 StoneHouse single Life Goes

Find StoneHouse online:
https://stonehousemusic.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/stonehouseband

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August 23, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring featuring Absolute Losers
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Sam, Josh, and Daniel ...Absolute Losers
@absolutelosers2526

Having just returned from an East Coast loop with Canadian all star supergroup TUNS (members from Sloan, The Inbreds, and The Super Friendz). Their momentum continues this year as they released their album "At The Mall", mixed by Canada’s own Graham Walsh of Holy Fuck, on August 4th.

Emerging on the scene in 2019, Absolute Losers, a post-punk trio hailing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. They have been making waves on the red sand shores of Spud Island, with their wiry guitar licks and upbeat drum and bass. Releasing their first singles “Coexist / Astray” in 2021, the trio are following up their success with their debut album “At The Mall”. Consisting of 12 songs to dance and bob your head to, it's a front to back dance party. And with Sam Langille’s poetic, quirky and exciting lyrics they will make you smile around every punchy bass line and fun melotic wire of the guitar. This album is guaranteed to make your body unable to resist making a dance move no matter where you are!

00:00 East Coast DNA feat Absolute Losers interview
00:15 Sam, Josh, and Daniel suffer a "dad joke" intro with Darcy
00:26 Getting to know each other
02:10 Who's who and band origins
03:44 The sounds and influences of Absolute Losers
06:45 Absolute Losers On The Road
10:25 Absolute Losers At The Mall
11:45 New tunes and what's to come
13:38 At The Mall artwork and single covers
16:16 Live video and Music Videos of Absolute Losers
18:35 PEI music scene and off island reach
22:00 Call to artists/Invite to play in PEI
23:15 Upcoming shows
25:00 Where to find Absolute Losers online (and get the new album)
32:53 By Fright by Absolute Losers

Find Absolute Losers online:
@absolutelosers2526

Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/absolute_lo...
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Music:
Bandcamp - https://absolutelosers.bandcamp.com/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/536OF...

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37min
August 17, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring Melina Coolen
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with returning guest Melina Coolen@melinacoolenmusic
Melina is back with a new single "Nothing At All" featuring Linda Vilela
Learn what Melina has been up to over the past year, the process behind her new single, and hints of what's to come.
00:00 Intro
00:10 Interview with Melina Coolen
28:55 Melina Coolen's latest single "Nothing At All" featuring Linda Vilela
Find Melina online: http://www.melinacoolenmusic.com/
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31min
August 10, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring ZWeRG
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with ZWeRG as he prepares to shoot the video for the latest single "Jaredactyl"

Multi-award Music New Brunswick nominee ZWeRG has signed onto Dead Daisy Records for the release of his “The Centurion” album in 2023. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome ZWeRG to the Dead Daisy family,” says Emm Gryner, who began the label in 1997 and has worked with artists Royal Wood, Andrew Spice, Colleen Brown and In-Flight Safety. “Zwerg is an artist in every sense, and his new album blew my mind. It’s a masterpiece and I look forward to helping him in every way I can.”
@deaddaisyrecords

ZWERG has played numerous acclaimed music festivals such as Pop Montreal, The East Coast Music Awards, and Music New Brunswick Week. He performs solo, as well as with a live band consisting of Dan and Mike Bourgeois (The Melanie Morgan Band, Chris Cummings, George Belliveau), Danny Roy (The Melanie Morgan Band), and Robin Anne Ettles (Roch Voisine, Sol, Shaun LeBlanc).

00:00 Intro featuring ZWeRG
00:15 Interview with ZWeRG
26:04 ZWeRG's Jaredactyl

Find ZWeRG online: http://www.zwerg.ca/
@ZWERGofficial

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31min
July 31, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring Jon Rains
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Jon Rains, an alternative country artist from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Jon has been playing music actively in bands live since he was 12. About a year and a half ago, he transitioned into a solo alternative country music act. Having released 2 EPs and 1 single, Jon has recently finished a Nova Scotia and Quebec tour with Ruby Creek (and an upcoming August date in New Brunswick). With over 75 shows across Eastern Canada, Jon is gearing up for some new recordings and more performance dates to be announced.

00:00 - Intro featuring Burn Forever by Jon Rains
00:20 - Interview with Jon Rains
22:35 - Jon Rains - Burn Forever

Find Jon Rains online and get Burn Forever for your personal playlists:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonrains/burn-forever
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26min
July 27, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring Human Missile Crisis
Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with DJ from Human Missile Crisis.

Hailing from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Human Missile Crisis makes punk-infused garage-rock. Longtime friends and perennial band mates, the trio has been melting faces in bars and all-ages venues since 2019. With a live set that's loud and energetic, the HMC party is a show you won't want to miss.

00:00 Intro featuring Human Missile Crisis - Blackwater
00:15 Interview with DJ of Human Missile Crisis
34:18 Human Missile Crisis exclusive early listen of "Haunted Home" from the upcoming album Liquor Store Stories

Human Missile Crisis' debut album "Liquor Store Stories" drops Friday August 25th.

The title track/first single premiered Tuesday July 25th on https://www.punkrockradio.ca/ with @sewerspewer at noon.

Recorded at The Sonic Temple by Lil Thomas - Additional tracking done with @bradenkamermans at @uthfulmusic - Mixed by @bradenkamermans - Mastered at @audiosiege by Brad Boatright.

Find Human Missile Crisis online:
https://linktr.ee/humanmissilecrisis

Pre-Save Liquor Store Stories:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/humanmissilecrisis/liquor-store-stories

Single drops/dates
Liquor Store Stories - 07/28/23
Blackwater - 08/11/23
Too Long - 08/18/23

ALBUM DROPS 08/25/23
ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS W/ @firevalleyfire & @thehightidecb
Friday August 25th @danielsalehouseandeatery
Saturday August 26th @guspubandgrill
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37min
July 24, 2023 Power Hour featuring The Meat Sweets and Tenacious D
East Coast DNA's Power Half-Hour episode featuring Stéfane Samson of both The Meat Sweats and Denacious T.
The most efficient Power Hour to date, East Coast DNA brings you 2 bands, in one guest, and half the time.
Join host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Stéfane about his many projects and upcoming performances at Mikefest 666!
00:00 Intro
00:21 Interview with Stéfane Samson
24:52 KFD by The Meat Sweats
28:38 Subscribe to East Coast DNA
Find The Meat Sweats on Bandcamp:
https://themeatsweats666.bandcamp.com/
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29min
July 15, 2023 East Coast DNA featuring Justin Benlolo (BRKN Love) SOMMO FESTIVAL SPECIAL
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 Justin Benlolo of BRKN Love
00:00 Intro
00:10 Justin Benlolo interview
17:38 BRLN Love - Like A Drug
[Intro photo credit: Daniel Dorta | Intro music credit: BRKN Love's River]

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22min

FAQs about East Coast DNA:

How many episodes does East Coast DNA have?

The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.