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It's been said that Christian music sucks. The Antidote dispels that myth as we explore the artistry of Christian bands. Listen to in-depth interviews and music from these faith-based bands. For unique and innovative music ranging from metalcore to indie

The Antidote


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    Episode 686: The Latest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 685: Top Tracks #4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 684: Top Tracks #3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 683: Transform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025


    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.

    Episode 682: New Stuff with John Allan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 681: Plead the Widow’s Cause

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 680: Shimmer Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 679: We Wept / XIII Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 678: K.A.B

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 677: TribeSong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 676: Diatheke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 675: All Hallowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025


    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, …

    Episode 674: John Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025


    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 …

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    Episode 673: Bishop The Overseer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025


    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.

    Episode 672: What’s Going On? – part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025


    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.

    Episode 671: What’s Going On? – part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025


    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.

    Episode 670: Instrumentals with Gary Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025


    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.

    Episode 669: KALAMITY KILLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025


    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.

    Episode 668: The Pioneers, part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


    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 …

    Episode 667: The Pioneers, part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025


    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: …

    Episode 666: The Very Best of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025


    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. …

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    Episode 665: Singles of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 664: It’s Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 663: Flamy Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 662: Faith Head – 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 661: Within Silence – “The Eclipse of Worlds”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 660: Van Zant / Solange Legal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 659; Charming to the Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024


    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.

    Episode 658: Riot For Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024


    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. …

    Episode 657: Scary Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 656: The Myriad, part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024


    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. …

    Episode 655: The Myriad, part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024


    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. …

    Episode 654: The Supergroups

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    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.

    Episode 653: The Covers, part 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024


    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.

    Episode 652: Stonehocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 651: Joe Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024


    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.

    Episode 650: Crystoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 649: The Fourteenth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024


    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.

    Episode 648: Brave Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 647: Forever Unfolds – “Growing Pains”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024


    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.

    Episode 646: Empty Atlas at Audiofeed 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024


    “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 …

    Episode 645: TheoTerran at Audiofeed 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 644: Lowe Cellar at Audiofeed 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 643: JAGALCHI, As We Are at Audiofeed 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024


    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, …

    Episode 642: Visitor Pass, No Treaty at Audiofeed 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 641: The Covers, part 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024


    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 …

    Episode 640: Keeton Coffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024


    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. …

    Episode 639: Lambs & Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024


    If you're unaware of Oi! punk, let Lambs & Lions be your introduction. The band creates songs of faith delivered with raspy vocals, blazing fast guitar, bass and drums, all encompassed by a fiery spirit. Lambs & Lions is a side project for Living Fire front man Luis Medeiros. Luis …

    Episode 638: Shamash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024


    Music is called a “universal language”. A music genre that's truly universal is metal. Shamash hails from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have an incredible blended metal style. The band members are pioneers in the Asian metal scene and have just released their first full length, Done With Misery. Get into The Antidote's …

    Episode 637: Millennial Reign – “World on Fire”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


    Millennial Reign has returned with a superb new vocalist and what's turned out to be the greatest album of their career. Band members, Tiffany Galchutt and Dave Harvey join The Antidote for an excellent talk about the reformation of Millennial Reign and the milestone they've created with World On Fire. Enjoy …

    Episode 636: Silent Music / Dystopian Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024


    A new edition of singles features on this edition of The Antidote. We'll deliver fresh music from around the planet and visit with Silent Music from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to hear about his latest album, Taciturn Headphonetics. We also speak with Dave Emerson, the frontman of Scotland's Dystopian Futures, about their new single, …

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