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Chris Batstone sits down with artist manager, Dwayne Marcial, and founder of The Jibfest Weekender, Carter Snow to discuss managing artist expectations on the newest episode of Radio ECMA!

Happy New Year!  For Episode 3 of Season 4, we're coming at you with another STARCROSSED episode, where we chat with a veteran artists and an up and coming artist in the same genre. Today we are chatting with pop newcomer, Keeper E, who is just starting to tour but is getting lots of accolades already. Our veteran pop act is no stranger to the scene, Adrian Morris from Neon Dreams is on the podcast today to talk about their new music and their world wide attention. 

Trick or treat yo’self to this months episode of Radio ECMA!  Chris Batstone gets heavily into the Halloween spirit with loud artists Thunderor and Botfly.  What inspirations do these bands have? How did they get called to the loud side, and where are they going next? We find this out and more in an episode that is so good, it's scary! 

Welcome back to Radio ECMA!  This month is submissions month at ECMA. Artists and Industry are invited to submit for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference., avery special 35th anniversary edition of the annual event.  So with ECMA membership manager, Anthony Carew, and artists Morgan Toney (CB) and Kierrah (PEI), Chris chats about just going for it. Putting yourself out there and taking the chance. Whether that is with your style, your art, or by hitting that submit button.  Tune in!  For more information about ECMA submissions, head to ECMA.COM. 

We're bringing you audio from Radio ECMA LIVE!, the live version of our podcast held during the 2022 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & conference. This year coming from beautiful Fredericton, NB.  In our second episode host Chris Batstone speaks to artists Richie Young and DeeDee Austin. 

We're bringing you audio from Radio ECMA LIVE!, the live version of our podcast held during the 2022 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & conference. This year coming from beautiful Fredericton, NB.  Today's episode is clips from our Indigenous Artist Feature on Saturday, May 7. Host Chris Batstone speaks to Chief Polchies of St Mary's First Nation, as well as artists K.U.$.H and M3D14.

We’re back with another Starcrossed Series episode and this week it’s all about the Future of Folk! Host Chris Batstone sits down with veteran folk artist Alan Doyle (NL) and rising sibling singer-songwriters The Gilberts (NS). Alan Doyle talks about his new album, Here, Tonight (Live), shares his thoughtful piece of advice for emerging artists, and emphasizes the importance of enjoying every moment. While on the other end, The Gilberts discuss their musical upbringing, how east coast artists influence them today, and their take on how the internet is one of the most powerful tools for an artist these days. An episode full of great advice for all listeners. We’re Gonna Love Tonight - Alan Doyle Not Always - The Gilberts Alan Doyle FacebookTwitterInstagram The Gilberts FacebookTwitterInstagram Chris Batstone FacebookTwitterInstagram  ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram

Happy International Women’s Day! In this week’s episode, host Chris Batstone sits down with country singer/songwriter Mallory Johnson (NL) and R&B artist Jody Upshaw (NS) to chat about how we can #BreaktheBias. The two discuss their respective experiences as young women within the Atlantic Canadian music industry, how it influences their art, and how they feel they can serve as role models to other females. Mallory chats about the story behind “Wise Woman”, and Jody shares how her song became recently featured on HBO’s Euphoria. An honest and inspiring episode for all. Featured songs: “Wise Woman” Mallory Johnson “Evil” Jody Upshaw Mallory Johnson FacebookTwitterInstagram Jody Upshaw FacebookTwitterInstagram Chris Batstone FacebookTwitterInstagram  ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram

Introducing our Starcrossed series, where we chat with an artist veteran and an emerging artist within the same genre! In this week’s episode, it’s all about R&B. Host Chris Batstone sits down with established JUNO-Award winner JRDN (Nova Scotia) and rising singer-songwriter Ife Alaba (Newfoundland). JRDN discusses his various early influences that shaped him to be the R&B musician he is today, while Ife Alaba touches upon her upbringing, and what led her from Nigeria to South Africa and all the way to Memorial University. Featured songs: “Mrs. Right Now” JRDN “Go Slow” Ife Alaba JDRN FacebookTwitterInstagram Ife Alaba FacebookTwitterInstagram Chris Batstone FacebookTwitterInstagram  ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram

Tune into the debut episode of a brand new season! Host Chris Batstone chats with R&B singer/songwriter Alfie (Nova Scotia) and Side Door’s CEO and co-founder Laura Simpson (Nova Scotia). With an emphasis on building community both on and off the screen, Alfie discusses how a move to Toronto has inspired him to begin establishing an “incubator” of artist collaborations in the East Coast, while Laura shares what inspired her to create a platform for artists, hosts, and audiences alike to collaborate anytime, anywhere for sake of live entertainment.  Looking to learn more about Side Door? Visit www.sidedooraccess.com. Featured Songs: “Options” Alfie “Troubled Mind” Dan Mangan  Alfie: TwitterInstagramFacebook Side Door (Laura Simpson): TwitterInstagramFacebook Chris Batstone TwitterInstagram Facebook ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram

In this episode, host Chris Batstone talks about the STATE OF THE BLUES in Atlantic Canada with musician Jon Hines and East Coast Blues Society (ECBS) Executive Director Cathy Prothro. A small but mighty community, Blues has a strong and rich history. Everywhere you go, across Canada and the world, there is a Blues Venue and a host of musicians and fans to go along with. Chris finds out why Blues is so strong and what ECBS is doing to keep that going.  A big thank you to Radio ECMA sponsor, TD, for supporting this episode.  Chris Batstone FacebookTwitterInstagram  ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram Jon Hines FacebookInstagram East Coast Blues Society FacebookTwitterInstagram

In this episode, host Chris Batstone talks with licensed clinical therapist and social worker Errin Williams. Exploring the importance of mental wellness, specifically within the music industry, they cover topics such as loneliness, addictions, and the glorification of the “tortured artist”. Errin highlights her experience of working in the industry for many years and how she is working with ECMA to present the ECMA Wellness Initiative.  To learn more about the ECMA Wellness Initiative, or to reach out to Errin Williams, please visit https://www.ecma.com/health-wellness/ .  The "Help From My Friends" Peer Support Program is a  project proudly funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/ Chris Batstone FacebookTwitterInstagram  ECMA FacebookTwitterInstagram