Radio ECMA
Tune-up that radio dial - it's the Radio ECMA Podcast presented by TD! Radio ECMA is produced by the East Coast Music Association, from songwriting to stage, we discover what makes music happen in Atlantic Canada. The East Coast Music Association develops, advances, and celebrates East Coast Canadian music, its artists, and its industry professionals throughout the region and around the world. We advocate for our members to ensure they can sustain music careers while based in Canada’s Atlantic region. For more information on upcoming episodes head to ECMA.com or find us on social media! Join us monthly for new episodes. Thanks for listening!
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Managers & Bookers with Dwayne Marcial and Carter Snow
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!
STARCROSSED : POP MUZIK with Adrian Morris from Neon Dreams and Keeper E
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 chatt…
Heavy Halloween with Thunderor & Botfly
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 d…
Going For It - Talking about taking chances with Anthony Carew, Morgan Toney, and Kierrah
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 annive…
Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 2
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.
I…
Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 1
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.
T…
STARCROSSED: THE FUTURE OF FOLK WITH ALAN DOYLE & THE GILBERTS
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-so…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH MALLORY JOHNSON & JODY UPSHAW
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 #Br…
Starcrossed: R&B and it's Future in Canada with JRDN & Ife Alaba
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 e…
NEW YEAR NEW IDEAS WITH ALFIE & CEO OF SIDE DOOR LAURA SIMPSON
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 emp…
STATE OF THE BLUES…WITH JON HINES & ECBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHY PROTHRO
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 mi…
THE ECMA MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE WITH ERRIN WILLIAMS FT. MUSIC BY ERIN COSTELO & MATT STEELE & THE CORVETTE SUNSET
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…
SPEAKING HER TRUTH - THE STORY OF RACHEL COUSINS
Specially requested by Chris Batstone, this episode of the Radio ECMA podcast features St. John’s own Rachel Cousins. She is speaking her truth, not only how it plays out in her music but also how t…
APPLYING FOR SHOWCASES & AWARDS: THE INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE WITH NIGEL JENKINS, LISA GLEAVE, TREVOR MURPHY & ALEXANDRA GOLDEN
Ever wondered what the ‘other side’ is looking for in a submissions application? Look no further! In this week’s episode, get an insider’s perspective on the submissions process with industry experts…
APPLYING FOR SHOWCASES & AWARDS WITH MALLORY JOHNSON, ÉMILIE LANDRY, MIKE BIGGAR AND REENY SMITH
This week’s episode is an artist roundtable on submissions! Host Chris Batstone chats with Mallory Johnson (NL), Emilie Landry (NB), Mike Biggar (NB), and Reeny Smith (NS) for an artist’s first-hand …
IN THE NAME OF LOVE - CELEBRATING HALIFAX PRIDE WITH BURRY AND GOOD DEAR GOOD
This week’s episode is all in the name of love! In an episode celebrating Halifax Pride, host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with guest artists alternative-pop band Good Dear Good (Nova Scotia) and…
GLOBAL MUSIC MATCH: A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH CHRISTINA MARTIN, SAULPAUL AND KARATE KACTUS
In this week’s episode, it’s all about Global Music Match (GMM)! Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with three GMM alumni, Christina Martin (Nova Scotia), SaulPaul (Texas), and Karate Kactus (Newf…
Brothers In Arms - The Story of Sonic Detour
RADIO ECMA S2E5:
In this week’s episode, we hear the story of brothers in arms. Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with recent 2021 ECMA Loud Recording of the Year Nominee, Sonic Detour (NB). This …
"The Heart of an Artist: The Story of Wolf Castle"
In this week’s episode, we learn about the heart of an artist. Host Chris Batstone sits down with Wolf Castle, AKA Tristan Grant, to talk about his background in art history, influential artistic fam…
THE DEBUT ALBUMS OF NEW WATERFORD
In this week’s episode, we get a closer look at two debuting albums coming out of New Waterford, Cape Breton. Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with singer-songwriter Rob Murphy (NS) and acoustic…