Episodes

Citizens has been active for the past decade, creating artistic and creative music that speak of our relationship to God. But this is no cookie cutter band, duplicating each previous release, instead they push their music boundaries from worship to alternative rock, to synth based songs. Their upcoming album, releasing …

A full slate of new singles premiere on this edition of  The Antidote. Metal, rock, hip hop, and music from singer/songwriters like Ottawa artist Danah-Lee. She shares about her struggles after an adverse reaction to a COVID vaccine, the renewal of her faith, being honest about yourself, and recording during …

The Antidote brings our eighth installment of Christian artists covering mainstream songs. You’ll discover songs that are better than the original, like Alex Henry Foster who delivers his new cover of a Lou Reed song and Jodi Essex sends us her superb version of a Journey classic. Some new, some …

It’s unusual for The Antidote to feature worship music, but this time we’ll spend the hour speaking about the life cycle of worship songs. Mike Tapper and Marc Jolicoeur bring the results of their study of 30 years of worship music and the changes that have occurred. We’ll also feature …

The music of Zoetic is a rarity in the Christian music scene. It’s keyboard based jazz fusion often carries progressive influences. At times the songs are complex yet remain solidly faith focused, Kierstyn St. John and Emma Voron are making waves as they seek to change the current Christian music …

Don’t you hate being the last person to hear a truly great band? That’s The Antidote’s story. We’ll make up for it as we discover the blessed talents of Montreal’s The Nailheads. Frontman Ritchy Nails, brings with him a playlist of the band’s inspired punk tunes that carry of a …

A diverse range of new singles are coming to The Antidote. Rock, indie, alternative, hip hop and experimental. We haven’t forgot about hardcore. Newcomer xREDLINEx founder, Marko, shares with us about the exalted members of the band and their debut single, “11th Hour”.

Veteran Pittsburg favourite, The Little Wretches, aren’t commonly spoken about in the secure niche of Christian music. However primary songwriter and vocalist, Robert Wagner, is a storyteller who delivers faith parallels into the band’s folk/rock infused music. Robert meets with The Antidote for a discussion about the band’s long history …

The new singles keep coming on The Antidote. Tune in for a wide mix of music styles and hear our conversation with Tobin Bawinkel, frontman of the Celtic punk giants, Flatfoot 56.  Tobin speaks with us about their new single, “Mud”, and their split EP with The Rumjacks. Music from: …

Rock & Roll is all about being outspoken. No one epitomizes that better than Jodi Essex. She’s opinionated, energetic, forceful and faith filled. Jodi comes to The Antidote for a talk about her career, her new singles, and why she makes music. As a special gift, Jodi gives us an …

We did it last week, let’s do it again. More new singles are here from The Antidote inbox. These ones are on the heavier side. We’ll also meet with Stephen Sarro to hear about the return of Unteachers. He speaks about the new singles from the band and what’s coming …

The Antidote inbox has been filling up with new singles from a wide range of artists. We spend this hour with special songs that are making a difference in the Christian music. Newcomer, Mr. Weaverface, meets with The Antidote for a one on one about his new take on rock …

It’s always a joy to hear an artist who doesn’t fit into any specific genre or niche. HeIsTheArtist is exactly that. The music is neo-soul, R&B, soul, hip hop and EDM, blended into a unique package. LeeMann Bassey began as a mainstream artist who then discovered faith in Christ, which …

Hello Luna isn’t any ordinary band. Led by vocalist Kenzie Coyne this Ohio based outfit explores the area between aggressive rock and melodic pop. Hello Luna combines a contrast of hard and soft elements with elevates their sound and delivers a new approach to modern rock. While not a “Christian …

Nate Parrish is well known at the guitarist for Kutless, but he has a whole other side to his music. He’s a rare and vanishing breed of musician: the type whose punk sensibilities still apply to the music he releases and his songs forcefully explains what he’s out to achieve. …

You won’t find GR8FRT beside your morning bowl of cereal, but you will be hearing  John and Abby Gold’s talent is boldly heard in every song. But they negate their music as “sucky Jesus fan fiction”. They’re wrong. Their commitment to Christ is evidenced in their latest album, Half Life Carbon …

It’s rare to describe the music of metal band as being beautiful, but that’s the case with Symphony of Heaven. Their music is crushing, epic, torturous, and extreme. This is Christian extreme death/black metal with a message as solid as their sound. We speak with band frontman, PATHOS, about Maniacal …

Many people wish the music scene of the ’80s and ’90s never ended. So does Munday Martin. He rejuvenates the music of that era with a series of new singles that offer opinionated, profound thoughts that are sometimes delivered with a touch of wildness. You don’t want to miss The Antidote’s …

Jimi Cravity does it all. Hip hop, pop, country rock, worship. Plus he has an incredible voice. He’s focused that talent on proclaiming the word of God through songs that make his listeners ask questions to examine their own understanding of grace. Listen to The Antidote as he speaks with …

Don’t let the name push you away. Revival Hymns is not the kind of band that your grandmother would listen to. This Finnish band’s post rock, shoegaze music has been described at breathtaking, majestic and brilliant. You’ll discover how true those accolades are as The Antidote meets with Revival Hymns.

There’s an ongoing debate that will never be resolved. Which is most important, the vocalist, the drummer, or the guitarist? (sorry for leaving out bassists, but they’re used to being ignored). On this episode we’re going to pull the heavy hitters, the guys with supreme talent on guitars. Listen to …

In the early 2000’s, Hello Kelly were on the fast track. Drawing big crowds to their wild live shows. But it wasn’t easy, Their vocalist deals with a severe stutter. Then a bad record deal crushed the band. Now Hello Kelly returns with the same vibe, but a more mature …

2020 ended up being a year filled with bands recording cover songs, very little that was entirely new or memorable. The easing of COVID restrictions opened up the floodgates for creativity in 2021. Come hear the best of the year when The Antidote shares it’s top 10 list for the …

The world knows that Santa lives in Canada’s north and since we’re on the doorstep of Christmas, The Antidote brings a Canadian slant to our Christmas playlist. From worshipful, to unusual, to novel, to fun. Ok, so maybe it won’t be entirely Canadian, but it’ll be pretty close. Join us …

What’s the climate like in Virginia Beach? It’s Red Weather. This indie/emo/punk four piece have rejuvenated music styles from the past and made them their own. The band brings an intensely sad tone to their new full length, Wish You Well. The album is filled with songs of relationships that …