'Lonely Kid' Mark Skinner nominated for 1 ECMA, 3 Music PEI Awards

Mark Skinner a Bonshaw-based electronic musician who goes by the moniker Lonely Kid is really excited to have his first EP nominated for four awards; one ECMA and three Music PEI awards.

"I was trying to get ahold of my mom when I first heard about the [ECMA]," he told CBCMainstreet P.E.I. "I called her probably 10 times because I was probably so excited."

She finally answered from a restaurant, and Skinner said he asked her to search for "ECMA nominees 2016 " online.

"I just hear her go on the phone, 'My son got nominated for Dance Recording of the Year!' It was a funny moment."

• Have a listen to this year's Music PEI Awards nominees
• Have a listen to some of the Islanders nominated for this year's East Coast Music Awards

Skinner will be playing at two showcases during the ECMA award ceremony in Sydney, N.S., and hopes that will lead to new opportunities.

"I'm excited to be able to mingle with other artists who know what's going on and who can teach me new tricks and I can find new people to collaborate with," he said.

Skinner said he has "big plans" for the next EP, which will feature collaborations with other artists, but said it was too early to drop any names.

• Listen to Lonely Kid's EP For My Friends on SoundCloud.