East Coast Radio

East Coast Radio for Android is a direct link to KwaZulu-Natal’s conversation. Your favourite two stations stream and news, traffic and weather comes ergonomic. Keep locals in the know, in the know.

What Happens When You Click Play: 5 Easy-to-Follow Steps

The app offers live streams of Straight Talk from East Coast Radio and East Coast Gold. East Coast Radio plays the latest hits from the 90s to now and East Coast Gold plays the greatest hits from the 60s to the 80s. There is no need to change the channel to go from the energy of today to the nostalgia of old. But there’s more than just streaming radio. With the Android viewers get on-demand replays of interviews and radio features so that you can enjoy presenter stories and segments that you missed during the broadcast.

The app is filled with hyperlocal content that is relevant to KZN residents, including real-time traffic for Durban and surrounding areas, weather, and daily news. You will also find a steady stream of lifestyle and entertainment stories, a rundown of local events, and news from station presenters. You can join contests through the app and listen to a variety of podcasts that extend the station’s on-air programming. The design is easy and is just a tap or two away from the content you want.

Connectivity without context in the “catch”.

This «free music radio app» does everything you want only with a constant internet connection. You cannot play podcasts offline, nor can you cache episodes so you can listen when you are out of signal. Depending on «streaming radio Android» can be troublesome if you are driving through areas with limited coverage or want to save mobile data.

And then there are the ads. The app earns money through in-app ads, but there is no premium or ad-free options. For certain listeners, listening in between songs or news can be annoying. It is important to note that if you are not in KwaZulu-Natal or South Africa, the app limits its appeal with its focus on «Durban weather and traffic», KZN events, regional competitions, etc.

Who Should Download This

East Coast Radio is aimed at the people of KZN who want all their favourite stations, local info stops and community. The two station setup serves as a bridge between generations by attracting younger listeners who are after today’s chart-toppers and older listeners who enjoy the familiar warmth of classic hit songs from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. Traffic, weather, competitions, and «presenter stories» not only make listening more useful, yet also more exciting.

You will be disappointed if you are looking for offline capability or no ads. The app is strength in region identification or real time content but flexible or premium option are weak. If you are a KZN local who streams using Wi-Fi or has a decent data plan, enjoy good company. It keeps you in touch with the grooves of your region, even though it won’t join you in flight mode.