Danny Silverston is an American keyboardist and founding member of the Boston-based soul-pop band Couch. Known for his warm, jazz- and funk-influenced playing style, Danny has been an integral part of the seven-piece group’s collaborative writing and production process since their formation in 2018. He recently played on the band’s 2025 debut full-length album, Big Talk, and continues to tour extensively with them across the United States and internationally. We chat to Danny on his approach to composition, performance and making two hands do maximum work on some complex pieces. Add in a very relatable train wreck story and there’s lots to enjoy.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Danny’s musical upbringing

Orange Guava Passion

Danny’s Couch connections and becoming a core member of the band

Couch in action live: Jessie

Couch’s cover of Conjunction Junction

Couch – Black Bear Lane

The importance of piano, electric piano and organ in Couch

A shout-out to the amazing Kevin Gastonguay as organ mentor

Danny breaks down his approach to a complex multi-patch and keyboard piece, Static and Noise

Danny pulling off Static and Noise live with Couch

Finding creative sonic space amongst a brass section and guitars

Couch’s collaborative songwriting approach and the challenges and opportunities it brings

Rehearsing pre-tour

Anatole Muster

Some fast playing by Danny on ‘On The Wire’

Desert Island Discs: Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, I Am – Earth, Wind & Fire, Two Star & The Dream Police – Mk.gee, Self-Titled – Daryl Johns, Brown Sugar – D’Angelo.

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