The Antidote

Everyone has heard songs that don’t fit the traditional music status quo. Then there are others that go to the extreme. On this episode of The Antidote, we bring in a selection of songs that are downright strange. Enjoy this unusual mix. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a song that …

One of the true loves of The Antidote is heavier music, both metal and hard rock. We bring in a cross section of dynamic singles from underground artists and those in the forefront. Be ready for some headbanging tunes. Music from: Hangfire TheWord 66 No Treaty Veiled in Flesh Aaron …

Pop music may dominate the airwaves, but much of that music style lacks creativity. AZSH is destined to radically change the nature of the pop machine. She brings her music and her stories to The Antidote for a deep talk about her songs and how faith plays a role in …

Known for their heavy metalcore sound, Refiner delivers their music from the beauty of Vancouver Island.  Their purpose is to create meaningful and heavy music with a hopeful message. Frontman, Christopher Adam, joins The Antidote for a chat about their music, both past and present, and Refiner's just released EP, Mistake.

The singles keep coming. There's a huge selection to choose from. Artists debuting their first song, veterans who've been creating music for decades, underground artists and those at the forefront. We deliver them all on this edition of The Antidote. Music from: Londyn Rayne Emmerson Day SLAVE TWO SERVANT Arctic …

During my recent conversation with the band XII Minutes, I described their new single, “Stay”, as being a perfect song. That's a rarity in the music scene. The Antidote is going to deliver a selection of songs that we find to be faultless, inspiring and extraordinary. Join show as we …

During my recent conversation with the band XII Minutes, I described their new single, “Stay”, as being a perfect song. That's a rarity in the music scene. The Antidote is going to deliver a selection of songs that we find to be faultless, inspiring and extraordinary. Join show as we …

The music of Transform fills a venue with sounds that combine various genres, from house, to rap infused pop songs, to melodic trance anthems. The common element is their faith in Jesus Christ. Enjoy their danceable music and the message they deliver in this conversation with The Antidote.

The latest singles keep rolling into The Antidote inbox, so we're going to bring the best of the bunch. We'll be joined by the new Centricity Music artist, John Allan. His sound may fit into the CCM mold, but with a significant difference. John brings a Bon Iver style into …

There's a new sound in the music scene and it comes from the New Jersey based, Plead the Widow's Cause. Their style is melodic, it's also wild. Most importantly, the lyrics speak of difficult life situations, but the songs search for solutions. Discover why this band delivers spirit-filled hardcore as …

The majority of artists release songs based on a specific genre. Then there's exceptions like Shimmer Johnson, along with her latest project Circle The Wolves. This Edmonton based artist has recorded country, pop, singer/songwriter, rock and metal. The Antidote reveals songs found on the two extremes. Enjoy this conversation with one …

So much is happening in the Christian music scene. So it's time for a fresh batch of the new stuff. Joshua W Turner, frontman of We Wept, connects with The Antidote for a chat about how the project's songs reflect, faith, hope and often times, the ugly truth. We're also …

The Antidote meets with Coventry, England based K.A.B. This solo project sounds unlike what you might expect. Rich, powerful, melodic, progressive, indie. You name it, you’ll hear it. Multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Button joins us for talk about the depth and variety of his music and how his Christian faith is the …

You seldom hear an artist with this calibre of voice. But gorgeous vocals are only one part of the music of TribeSong. The songs deliver lyrics directly drawn or inspired from passages of the Bible laid overtop of a cinematic background of beautifully crafted music. Meet with us as The …

When was the last time you heard Christian metal that could be described as intriguing? If you can't think of any, you've been missing out on the music of Diatheke. This multi-national band has been in the music scene since 2018. Now, Diatheke has topped everything they've ever done before …

All Hallowed dares to be different. This Dayton, Ohio based three piece is a raw, fuzzed out punk band that shares all their songs in a minor key. Is it sad? Nope. It's refreshingly different. Hear the story about All Hallowed as The Antidote speaks with band frontman, Ricky Terrell, …

When thinking of Christian folk artists, John Gold may not be the first name that comes to mind, but he deserves to be at the top of everyone's list. His new album, Cadillac, has nothing to do with cars, it's all centered on his strong Christian faith. John meets with …

The album covers major social problems, slavery, politics, history, abortion, war, colonialism and immigrants. All of this is found on Bishop The Overseer's powerful new album, Nation Of Immigrants. Join The Antidote for our deep talk with Bishop.

Keep up with what's happening in the Christian music scene as we explore the talent, the message and the diversity on this episode of The Antidote. Part 2 of 2.

So many new singles have just been released into the Christian music scene. Let's explore the talent, the message and the diversity on this episode of The Antidote. Part 1 of 2.

The new year may have just begun, but so many artists have released new songs. The surprising aspect is how many of these songs are instrumentals. Join The Antidote as we share the songs and we speak with one of the standout creators, Gary Bailey.

Famous for his role as vocalist for Guardian, Jamie Rowe's music legacy continues. Jamie speaks with The Antidote about the masterpiece he's created. It's pop, it's rock, it's mellow, it's raw. Everything that rock & roll should be and it's all included on the debut, self-titled album from KALAMITY KILLS.

The Antidote takes a deep dive into the ancient past, as we spend 60 minutes looking at the originators of Christian rock. Some are memorable, others are perhaps forgettable, but all of these gatekeepers contributed to opening the doors of the current Christian music scene. Part 2 of 2. Music …

The Antidote takes a deep dive into the ancient past, as we spend 60 minutes looking at the originators of Christian rock. Some are memorable, others are perhaps forgettable, but all of these gatekeepers contributed to opening the doors of the current Christian music scene. Part 1 of 2. Featuring: …

The new year arrives and that means it's time to look at what was created in 2024. Discover The Antidote's top picks of albums and EPs released last year. They're all special, but only one release can make it to our top spot. 10. Neon Horse 9. Faith Head 8. …

It hasn't been only Christmas songs that have been arriving to The Antidote inbox, we've also had a big list of new singles to download to our music vault. Join us as we feature the best of the best from a wide range of artists. Consider this a Christmas gift …

Christmas is almost here and it’s time for songs that celebrate the birth of our saviour.  They range from traditional carols, to songs that are simply fun. Many are freshly released, but I can’t resist the opportunity to share a few long time favourites in our household. Enjoy the festivities …

Every featured artist who visits with The Antidote, comes with their own unique story. None stands out quite as much as Flamy Grant. As a Christian drag queen, her visual style is beyond measure, exceeded only by the faith journey she relates on her latest album, CHURCH. Connect with us for an …

Faith Head returns to The Antidote with their latest offering, The Horror Of Things To Come. This intriguing concept album takes the listener down a dark journey into the future. But is that darkness actually living amongst at this very moment? That's just one of the questions that The Antidote wants …

It's been a long seven year wait, but Within Silence is back with an amazing new album. This Slovak Melodic power metal outfit created a die-hard fan base following the release of their debut album, “Gallery of Life”, and their follow up, “Return From the Shadows”. Their upcoming release, “The …

The Antidote delivers a night of CCM music that's decidedly different. Van Zant includes the frontmen of both Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, debuting their first Christian music release, Always Look Up. Johnny Van Zant speaks with about the album. We also meet with Solange Legend, the Metis artist who's …

Ben Bourke brings us the music of Charming to the Last. This Fredericton, New Brunswick based outfit, blends pop, indie rock and pop punk. The outstanding part of the band are their lyrics and Ben's incredible voice. Join The Antidote as we meet with Charming to the Last.

The members of Riot For Romance come with decades long music experience. Each have been a part of major bands from across North America. But the sound of Riot For Romance is uniquely their own. Fusing shoegaze, alt rock and post-rock makes the band a standout in the music scene. …

You may find it odd, then again maybe you'll simply be surprised by the number of Christian artists who have created music that can be viewed as having a Halloween theme. Be prepared for a night of zombies, ghosts, monsters, vampires and even man-eating plants, as The Antidote delivers a …

I never thought the band would return to making music, but in 2023 it happened. The Myriad released a surprising new single, “Signs”. The song was emotional, telling the story of the sad loss of one of  the band's original members. In 2024, The Myriad continued with yet another single. …

I never thought the band would return to making music, but in 2023 it happened. The Myriad released a surprising new single, “Signs”. The song was emotional, telling the story of the sad loss of one of  the band's original members. In 2024, The Myriad continued with yet another single. …

What does it take to be a “supergroup”?  Join us for the definition and the musical results. The Antidote brings in a songlist that shows both the abilities and, occasionally, the lack of talent found when artists from diverse bands join together to create something entirely different.

The Antidote delivers a new installment of cover songs. hear Christian artists cover bands like, Queen, R.E.M., The Postal Service, Comeback Kid, The Beach Boys, U2 and more. Millennial Reign and Riot For Romance both join The Antidote for a chat about the inspiration behind their cover song recordings.

From the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary, Alberta based, singer-songwriter, Stonehocker joins The Antidote. We head into an in-depth conversation about his music, his struggles with depression and the honesty of his lyrics. Tune in for insights into the Stonehocker ups & downs album and his just released single, “I Am …

Joe Burns is an artist who may not be on everyones playlist, but should be. This Guelph, Ontario native has been creating music for decades, yet has only released a single album, Artifice Soul. Joe joins The Antidote for a detailed talk about his music and the purpose of his art.

Sometimes an artist's music can take a surprising and delightful turn. That's the route Crystoria has taken. Gone are the wonderful, but somewhat simplistic songs found in her earlier days. Now it's all alt rock which gave her the opportunity to expand her art. Join us as Crystoria tell us …

The Antidote celebrates an anniversary as we begin our 14th year of delivering “Christian music that doesn't suck”. Join us for an overview of what The Antidote is all about. Enjoy a mix of different music styles as we feature a big list of the latest singles.

Tim Yordy brings his creative energy to Brave Machine. The music bridges the gap between rock, synth pop and it even brings a touch of old school pop punk. One constant of the songs is that the lyrics are reflective and opinionated.Tune in as Tim explains the nature and purpose …

Only months ago, Forever Unfolds met with The Antidote for a talk about their debut single. Now the band is back for a fresh conversation about their just released full-length, Growing Pains. It's an outstanding release from a brand new artist. The music is amazing and so is the talk.

“How have I not heard this band before?” That statement has often been aimed at Empty Atlas. For a decade this Mississippi melodic indie rock band has been delivering songs with thoughtful lyrics and a dynamic rock vibe. Hear the band's story as frontman, Micah Smith, joins The Antidote for …

Why is their music so unusual? What exactly is a cyber viking? Is the Earth coming to an end? Is there hope for the future? Lots of questions and all the answers as The Antidote sat down for a talk with Monica Soe of TheoTerran. Enjoy this wildly different kind …

The band's style is post-hardcore, art rock, post-rock and folk rock, but Lowe Cellar defines their sound as “strange rock and roll”. They may be right, but the songs are also brilliant. Topics for their latest release, TAGU, are derived from literary classics. Join The Antidote for a deep conversation with …

On the second round of The Antidote's feature on the artists heard at this year's edition of Audiofeed, we're joined by Dale of As We Are and discover that the band's music is secondary to the homeless ministry he runs with his wife. We also hear from JAGALCHI's Russ Wagner, …

You know how music festivals go. You get up early before the sun bakes you to a crisp in your tent. You walk the festival grounds until your feet are covered in blisters. You eat horrid food or none at all. You dash from one stage to the next trying …

The Antidote's collection of cover songs seems never ending. If you love hearing Christian artists covering songs from mainstream artists, get ready for some great tunes. Matt Moore shares with us about his cover of a popular Journey song and Chives McAlister explains why he wanted to cover something from …

Keeton Coffman is a small town guy with a big city sound. Over a long music career, he’s created songs with detailed, intriguing and thoughtful lyrics all backed by music coming from a variety of styles. His latest singles, “Kathryn” and “Violet” deliver a sound firmly rooted in the ’80s. …