Episodes

Theocracy has been creating outstanding progressive power metal since 2002. The band is set to to deliver the next part of their legacy with their latest release, Ghost Ship. Join us for our talk with Theocracy vocalist and founder, Matt Smith.

How is it possible for an entertainer to be quiet? Strange as it sounds, that is the case with the Quiet Entertainer, Greg Freeman. Greg takes The Antidote in a new direction, as he shares the music scene from an electronic, hip-hop, ambient music producers eyes. Photo courtesy – Jonathan Nation

Even Oxen has been described as one of the most unique sounding artists to come out of 2015. Blending numerous opposing genres such as indie folk, worship and power electronics seamlessly into a brilliant style of music. Bersain Beristain shares about his innovative music and why Christ is the key component.

Disciple has been at the top of the Christian hard rock scene for two and a half decades. Find out why they’ve had such amazing longevity when frontman Kevin Young comes for a talk about their art and their upcoming release, “Long Live the Rebels”.

What happens to the vocalist of a hardcore punk band when he can no longer scream? Josh Gilbert of Household answers that question and many more as he speaks with The Antidote about the band’s amazing music.

Fans of the Ramones are going to have their allegiance challenged. A long standing internet rumour stated that the Ramones thought that Huntingtons did the Ramones sound better than they did themselves. You’ll find out the truth when we meet with members of Huntingtons and their incredible punk music.

Do you want to dance or mosh? Both are possible while listening to the music of Light The Fire and their superb blending of electro with post-hardcore. Their songs are amazing and so is our talk with Andrew Penland who brings the band’s upcoming release, “Ascension”.

Artifex Pereo. The band name is unusual and so is their experimental rock music. Guitarist, Jamie Davis speaks about Artifex Pereo’s just released album, Passengers, and we delve into the aspects of societal dysfunctionality shared in their songs.

Newcomers to The Antidote will want to hear our season opener. We celebrate the beginning of our 6th year of airing “Christian music that doesn’t suck” with a wide variety of songs from a few of our favourite artists. Photo credit www.flickr.com/photos/ands78/.jpeg

American rock band REDLANDS hails from the mile high city of Denver. That city towers above the rest of North America and so does the music REDLANDS create. The band chats with The Antidote about their upcoming release, Is There Anybody Out There?

Doom Tiger is the creation of its sole band member, David Taylor. David meets with The Antidote to share his extraordinary blending of metal sub-genres and how he can be so prolific.

Australia’s The Quick & The Dead is 3 brothers (2 biological) who create Southern folk rock with a side serving of blues music to express their insides through art. Frontman and drummer, Rhys Duursma, joins The Antidote for a talk about their new self-titled release.

What does it take to raise the bar in the metal genre? Integral, the new concept album from Forevermore does so brilliantly. Jared Storm joins The Antidote to talk about the overlaying album theme, drawn from the theory of human sociocultural evolution found in spiral dynamics.

Levi Dolan, frontman of Columbia, Missouri’s Cantalouper, has been described as a “misunderstood genius”. His captivating shoegaze influenced indie rock is outstanding. Join The Antidote for our talk with Levi and a listen to Cantalouper’s new release, Rounding Error.

MEDIC is destined to overwhelm the music scene with their debut full-length, Olympia. This three piece alt rock band delivers powerful music meshed with passionate lyrics. MEDIC’s lead vocalist Aaron Wagner joins us for an in-depth talk.

The most influential of Christian music festivals, AudioFeed, is back with another incredible lineup of artists. This week The Antidote explores the softer side of Audiofeed 2016. The Jericho Harlot, Must Build Jacuzzi, and The Still, Small Voice join us for a talk. Part 2 of 2.

The most influential of Christian music festivals, AudioFeed, is back with another incredible lineup of artists. The Antidote returns from the festival with a sampling of the hard music found at Audiofeed 2016 as we visit with Death Therapy, While Heroes Sleep, and music newcomer, Myelin Sheeth. Round 1 of 2.

Valaska delivers their indie rock from the windy city of Chicago. Mellow, sad, and infinitely beautiful, the four band members share about their new and stellar release, “Inchoate”.

Brian Healy returns for round two of our feature on the music of Dead Artist Syndrome. Brian has to be one of the most of amusing people we’ve ever interviewed. We talk politics, society, evangelicalism, and music. Part 2 of 2.

Brian Healy is a man of many talents. Stand-in double for John Candy, radio host, ordained minister, and a music expert. But his true talent is fronting the ground-breaking and controversial, Dead Artist Syndrome. Join us for a great conversation and challenging music. Part 1 of 2.

Talented, opinionated, brilliant lyricist, superb vocalist, and a mom. LEAH joins The Antidote with her Celtic influenced symphonic metal from Canada’s west coast.

India may be underneath the Christian music radar, yet the city of Hyderabad is home to the amazing punk/metal blending of Rueban. Band members Shawn, Ojo, and Rueban bring their great music and thoughts on culture, faith, music, and how Christ completes their lives.

Music is comprised of many elements, but it’s the voice of the vocalist that makes the greatest impact in a song. The Antidote reveals the Christian artists whose voices are extraordinary. Image courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreashallgren/

In 2008 Archangel recorded Dragonslayer. Unusual in the extreme, the album remains a lo-fi masterpiece. But is it odd or is it unique? We ask the creator Ben Hergert.

The Antidote first heard Montreal singer/songwriter Lucas Huang completely by chance. You’ll find out why his story-telling style of music is so captivating during our discussion with Lucas during this episode.