INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH MALLORY JOHNSON & JODY UPSHAW

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

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Featured songs:

“Wise Woman” Mallory Johnson

“Evil” Jody Upshaw

Mallory Johnson

Jody Upshaw

Chris Batstone

ECMA

Previous Episode

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 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

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Next Episode

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-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

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