Radio ECMA
East Coast Music Association
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!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Radio ECMA episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Radio ECMA for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Radio ECMA episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
03/30/22 • 43 min
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
The Gilberts
Chris Batstone
ECMA
02/17/22 • 47 min
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
Ife Alaba
Chris Batstone
ECMA
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
ECMA
11/18/21 • 40 min
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
ECMA
Jon Hines
East Coast Blues Society
09/30/20 • 39 min
On this special three part series of the Radio ECMA Podcast we discuss the importance of Orange Shirt Day, indigenous culture and music within Atlantic Canada.
September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.
Host Chris Batstone is joined by Trevor Sanipass, Indigenous Liaison as they interview artists. Also in this special series Cheryl Copage-Gehue, Indigenous Community Engagement Advisor for HRM and Manager of Protocol & Culture for the North American Indigenous Games talks with Trevor and Chris about her knowledge of this important day and Indigenous culture.
For more information on Orange Shirt Day visit:
https://www.orangeshirtday.org
Thank you to our episode sponsor the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) for their continued support of Indigenous artists and the East Coast Music Association.
About Alan Syliboy & Hubert Francis
Alan Syliboy was born and raised in Truro and lives at Millbrook First Nation. He looks to the indigenous Mi’kmaq petroglyph (stone etchings) tradition for inspiration, and developed his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms.
Alan’s band, The Thundermakers, are Guitarist/Vocals Hubert Francis star of Brookes Diamond production, “Drum” from Elsipogtog First Nation, Lead guitarist Evan Syliboy formerly with Alan’s band Lonecloud, composer, vocals & percussionist - Julianne Syliboy, vocals & percussionist - Joanne Hatfield, and bassist, composer, sound designer, video/sound editor, Lukas Pearse of Halifax NS, plus group leader, percussionist/spoken word artist Alan Syliboy. The show consists of songs, spoken word and stories accompanied by multi-media art film and live performance.
Although this is the core group, Alan frequently calls upon other musicians and dancers to enhance his live performances.
Website- http://www.alansyliboy.ca
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Alan-Syliboy/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/AlanSyliboy
Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7Vp5C32DI2GTRtmtHoEHA
Youtube links to live performances.
Heavy Halloween with Thunderor & Botfly
Radio ECMA
10/25/22 • 43 min
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!
Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 2
Radio ECMA
07/28/22 • 37 min
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.
Radio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 1
Radio ECMA
06/23/22 • 39 min
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.
03/07/22 • 52 min
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
Jody Upshaw
Chris Batstone
ECMA
09/15/22 • 47 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Radio ECMA have?
Radio ECMA currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does Radio ECMA cover?
The podcast is about Live Music, Music, Artists, Podcasts, Arts, Canadian, Interviews and Music Commentary.
What is the most popular episode on Radio ECMA?
The episode title 'Going For It - Talking about taking chances with Anthony Carew, Morgan Toney, and Kierrah' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Radio ECMA?
The average episode length on Radio ECMA is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Radio ECMA released?
Episodes of Radio ECMA are typically released every 27 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Radio ECMA?
The first episode of Radio ECMA was released on Aug 13, 2020.
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