The Adamantium Podcast

Jamaican-Canadian hip hop & reggae artist (and grandson of legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley), King Cruff, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his brand new singles “Samurai Chop” and “Soufflé,” and his signature ‘punky’ style. We also talk about genre being removed from music, diminishing genre segregation, living up to the Marley name, and working at Sky Zone.

Justin Benlolo of the rock n’ roll band, BRKN Love, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their second album, Black Box, and how he wrote and recorded it in a matter of weeks. We also talk about embracing influence from other bands, joyriding Corvettes, the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, our love of the Foo Fighters (and mutually controversial opinion of their best album...

Canadian country music duo, The Reklaws, join us on the season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Good Ol’ Days, how it came together during the pandemic years, and their first solo songs. We also talk about touring and recording with Dean Brody, the surreality of their career and accomplishments, and the Ye Haw Adventure Farm they grew up with.

American Idol winner and country music star, Chayce Beckham, joins us on our season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss how his life changed after American Idol, his debut EP, Doin’ It Right, his single “23” going platinum in Canada, and where he was at when he wrote it. We also talk about his inherit work ethic, his friendship with Luke Bryan and Luke Combs, Tim Hortons coffee, r...

Canadian pop singer & songwriter, Francesco Yates, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his career journey and its biggest hurdles thus far, his first record deal at age 15, and how he ended up performing for arenas before small clubs. We also talk about his latest single, “Jimi,” and it’s homage to Jimi Hendrix, touring with Justin Timberlake and Backstreet Boys, advice...

Luke Gruntz and Ian Fraser of Canadian alt rock duo, cleopatrick, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new EP, DOOM, and how their creation process has evolved since their debut. We also talk about starting their own record label, the Toronto music scene, the punk rock revival, basement concerts, the one and only Tom Holland, and their legendary family van, Vana Mont...

Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessier of Canadian blues rock duo, The Blue Stones, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, Pretty Monster, the inspiration behind songs like “Good Ideas” and “One By One.” We also talk about breaking out as a band during the pandemic, virtual reality concerts, and their hometown of Windsor, Ontario.

Canadian country music star, Jess Moskaluke, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her latest album, The Demos, and why she decided to dig through her catalogue for these songs during the pandemic. We also talk about her writing process, being from a “Mapdot” town, having the only platinum hit as a Canadian female country singer since Shania Twain, meeting and performing w...

Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul, Jully Black, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss Three Rocks and a Slingshot, her first full-length album in a decade, the single “Half Empty,” and being named one of Canada’s Top 25 Singers Ever. We also talk about how her faith plays a role in her career, her heartfelt conversation with Jay-Z, her health initiatives and philanthropy, and her...

Multi-talented singer & songwriter, Breland, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his debut album, Cross Country, his preference not to be defined by genre, and his fresh take on country music. We also talk about his breakthrough single “My Truck,” his gospel roots, working with Keith Urban, and creating fight music for a Conor McGregor UFC fight.

Canadian R&B newcomer, Sunsetto, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the story of his musical career thus far, his east coast upbringing, and the release of his debut EP, Blue Hour. We also discuss how a snippet of his first song went viral over Instagram, the inspiration behind his singles, “on the side” and “drugs are for fun,” as well as the influence skateboarding ha...

Vocalist, Eric Vanlerbleghe, of post-hardcore band, I Prevail, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, True Power, and how they took a ‘no rules’ approach to its songwriting. We also discuss their epic video for the song “Self-Destruction,” being nominated for Grammys, taking a DIY approach to their career, the band’s most ridiculous previous employment,...

Singer and lead guitarist, Joel O’Keefe, of Australian hard rock band, Airbourne, joins us on the 150th episode of The Adamantium Podcast. Joel tells us some of the best rock n’ roll stories including touring with the likes of Iron Maiden and Mötley Crüe, having Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead in their debut music video, faking a record label on their first EP, and their songs in Cobra Kai, WWE, and...

Canadian country music star, Tim Hicks, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, Talk to Time, and how it’s his most well-rounded album yet. We also talk about his professional and personal challenges over the pandemic, maturing as a songwriter, his tribute to all the small town bars he cut his teeth in, and the surreality of opening for John Fogerty o...

Hard rock newcomers, Classless Act, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their formation over social media and their debut album, Welcome to the Show. We also talk recording in Tommy Lee’s basement, and their inclusion on The Stadium Tour with rock n’ roll legends Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett.

Australian indie pop prodigy, Tones and I, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her debut album, Welcome to the Madhouse, and it’s upcoming follow up. As well as her first ever collaboration, with Macklemore, on their new single “Chant.” We also talk about the massive success of her worldwide record-breaking hit “Dance Monkey,” busking the streets of Australia, and the ar...

Singer & frontman, Leigh Kakaty, of hard rock band, Pop Evil, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Versatile, as well as an upcoming seventh studio album, along with their newest single “Eye of the Storm.” We also talk about writing music that inspires, touring endurance, the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and the influence their badass drumme...

It smells like a freakshow on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we’re joined by vocalist, Johannes Eckerström, of Swedish heavy metal band, Avatar. We discuss their next album plans and how it will diverge in theme and style from their last two, Hunter Gatherer & Avatar Country. We also talk about the conception and importance of the clown makeup, their ambitious Kickstarter film featurett...

Alt-indie band, Wallows, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over, and lead single “I Don’t Want to Talk.” We also talk about their burning tourbus, classic music videos, coincidental N’Sync tees, Coachella, and tour survival.

Country singer-songwriter, Parker McCollum, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album, Gold Chain Cowboy, and chart-topping hit “Pretty Heart.” We also talk about taking his music outside of Texas, young man blues, playing for stadium crowds, coming to Canada for the first time, and his OG influence, George Strait.

New Zealand alt-pop sensation, BENEE, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her new EP, Lychee, her songwriting methods, her Los Angeles inspiration, and her mega-hit “Supalonely” and it’s accompanying TikTok dance. We also talk about her own record label, Olive Records, and what it stands for, getting love from Elton John, our mutual first Coachella, her past water polo a...

Canadian singer-songwriter, Forest Blakk, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the success of his song “If You Love Her,” and the impact it’s had on people’s lives. We also talk about his latest single “Give You Love,” his songwriting process, the influence of the various places he’s lived, and being nominated for fan choice at this year’s JUNO awards.

Singer & guitarist, Adam Gontier, of Saint Asonia (and formerly Three Days Grace) joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming EP, Introvert, the freedom he feels creating with Saint Asonia, the inspiration behind one of their first singles, “Let Me Live My Life,” covering The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” and his involvement with the supergroup, Big Dirty Band, that...

Our friend, Grandson, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his debut LP, Death Of An Optimist, the persona he created for the album, and his latest single, “KULT.” We also talk about his experience working on new music with Tom Morello, as well as the soundtrack for The Suicide Squad movie. Grandson describes how growing up in both the US & Canada has influenced his...

Pop electronic singer & songwriter, Chelsea Cutler, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her latest album, When I Close My Eyes, and recent singles, “the lifeboat’s empty” and “Walk Me Home.” We also talk about her collaborations with world class DJs, the spirited energy and atmosphere at her live shows, playing Coachella for the first time, and our mutual love for soccer...