Episodes

  • Managers & Bookers with Dwayne Marcial and Carter Snow
    Apr 20 2023

    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!

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    44 mins
  • STARCROSSED : POP MUZIK with Adrian Morris from Neon Dreams and Keeper E
    Jan 12 2023

    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. 

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    41 mins
  • Heavy Halloween with Thunderor & Botfly
    Oct 25 2022

    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! 

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    43 mins
  • Going For It - Talking about taking chances with Anthony Carew, Morgan Toney, and Kierrah
    Sep 15 2022

    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. 

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    47 mins
  • Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 2
    Jul 28 2022

    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. 

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    38 mins
  • Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 1
    Jun 23 2022

    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.

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    39 mins
  • STARCROSSED: THE FUTURE OF FOLK WITH ALAN DOYLE & THE GILBERTS
    Mar 30 2022

    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


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    44 mins
  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH MALLORY JOHNSON & JODY UPSHAW
    Mar 7 2022

    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


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    52 mins