A big surprise blindsided the Christian metal arena. After a decade away from the music scene, Becoming the Archetype have returned with an album that tops everything the band has ever created. Seth Hecox, guitarist and long time guitarist for BTA, shares about the band’s history and the premise of …
The Antidote enters it’s 12th year of featuring “Christian music that doesn’t suck”. If you’re a newcomer to this programme, you’ll bound to be taken by the incredible artists featured on The Antidote. We’ll speak with Abe Germano of Second Adam & The New Creations about his upcoming album, Pilgrim’s Progress. Malachi …
Sad news came August 19 about the passing of Ted Kirkpatrick, the extraordinary drummer and founder of Tourniquet. Ted’s skills on the kit was renowned, and he created his style based on the classics of Beethoven, Mahler, Scarlatti and Bach. The Antidote pays its respects to this animal rights activist, …
Rightly described as a deep thinker, Allie Crummy’s songs are routinely inspired by Scripture. They also reflect the tension between what she believes to be true about God, contrasted with what she sees happening in the world around her. Her vocals are brimming with emotion and traverse from a classical …
Eagle Owl is on the fast track. This Winnipeg hip hop artist has released a huge number of songs in the past two years. The songs carry messages of discouragement, faith, hope, love and yearning. We speak with Eagle Owl about his art and why his songs are so incredibly …
Many Christians remember the days when their pastor banished them from the dance floor. Fortunately, those days are gone. The Antidote opens the door to a playlist of great dance tracks from contemporary artists. We’ll also have a conversation with Dr Jaymz, a new artist who combines EDM with a …
The Antidote has been airing a series of episodes from our archives. I’ve shared a few exceptional bands who are no longer active in the music scene. This episode is the last of series and this feature highlights the quirkiest band I’ve ever heard. Once you hear their music, you’ll …
The Antidote heads into this programme’s early days as we resurrect an episode from the past. Each episode in this series features a band who may be out of the music scene, but have left a legacy. The legacy of Salt of the Chief Cornerstone may be short, one single …
The Antidote heads into this programme’s early days as we resurrect an episode from the past. Each episode in this series features a band who may be out of the music scene, but have left a legacy. Tonight we deliver The Antidote’s one-on-one conversation with Paul Meany of MUTEMATH. This …
The Antidote heads into the early days of the programme, as we resurrect an episode from the past. Each episode in this series features a band who may be finish with the music scene, but have left a legacy. Tonight we meet with the La De Les, an ambient, shoegaze, …
The latest singles are found on this episode of The Antidote. There’s pop, rock, alt rock, emo, rap, hip hop, hard rock, and a surprising genre to hear on this show, CCM. Yeah, there’s a wide mix of styles to enjoy. Music from: We Are Dust Matthew Hawk Weathered Valleyheart …
What does a famous alt rock band, the Orthodox Church and a favourite summer game have in common? Golf Slang. The new EP from South Carolina from this band has been described at pink, sad, low, and day glow. It’s fronted by Jamey Bozeman (alter ego of Father James) …
Every band anticipates the day they release their debut music. Sometimes it’s a single, occasionally an EP, if they really push, it could be an album. Tomorrowz End decided to do things differently. Tetralogy Part I is 4 albums, encompassing 40 songs, all released simultaneously. This band has something to say. …
JoJo Worthington may not be a household name, but should be. This Montreal based artist delivers a broad sonic palette, indie, pop, rock, emo, electronic. All of which reside beneath her sweet sweet voice. Join The Antidote as we speak with JoJo about her quest for the divine.
The latest singles continue to arrive in The Antidote inbox, now it’s time to share the best of them. We’ll also meet with David Dixon, the music creator at Riddle Me This?. David speaks with us about his new band, the inspiration, the goals and why the band exists.
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. …
