Episodes

Episode 607: Bathsheba / Empty Smith

Episode 606: Rosemont

Rosemont isn’t like every other band. Frontman, Daniel Hassel, is willing to stretch genre boundaries as the music moves from spoken work, to post hardcore and back. Another unusual facet is the tendency of the songs to evolve into an emo styling, sharing about relationship breakdowns, but having a certainty …

Episode 605: Carissa M

Sometimes the CCM genre can deliver surprises, like the lady with a killer voice, Carissa M. She began in music as an infant and that early musical grounding has enabled her to create gorgeous songs with messages that share her challenges and victories.

Episode 604: Rayneing on Matt

So many excellent new singles are coming on this episode of The Antidote. To give us the details of her latest song, “Whispering”, Londyn Rayne speaks with us about the song’s dual story. Matt Sassano delivers his just released single, “Fuel”, and shares how a hard situation can change a …

Episode 603: Minor Rockstar

Who wants to listen to a minor rockstar? Only when it’s the band called Minor Rockstar because they’re bound to become major. The Antidote heads into a talk with Landon Cripe, the creative energy behind this alternative rock/punk outfit. Their message heads all over the map. It’s often self-reflective, it …

Episode 602: Why Didn’t They?

You pull up an old playlist and suddenly wonder what happened to a favourite band. How often were you surprised by the disappearance of an artist you thought was more talented than anyone else? Why did a band never make it to the top rank of the music machine? Were …

Episode 601: Tribute to Mylon LeFevre

With the recent passing of Mylon LeFevre, a pioneer in the realm of modern Christian music, its time for The Antidote to give tribute to his music. Mylon’s early album, “We Believe”, is often considered the original Christian rock album. LeFevre pushed the artistic envelope and opened the floodgates for …

Episode 600: 13th Season

Summer vacation is over for The Antidote, now it’s time to get back to what’s in store for our 13th season of broadcasting “Christian music that doesn’t suck”. We meet with the hard rock master, Matt Moore, who delivers the story about his new single, “Tether”. We’re also joined by …

Episode 599: The Antidote Archives – Ooberfuse

Ooberfuse is a UK electro pop duo composed of Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson. Well-crafted songs delivered through powerful, emotional and heartfelt vocals combined with east-meets-west electronic music are Ooberfuse’s trademarks. Enjoy their fun and often serious music as The Antidote speaks with Hal St John during this 2019 …

Episode 598: The Antidote Archives – Showbread

They were here, then they went away, now they’re back. That’s the shortest way to describe the journey of Showbread. They’re likely to be the most innovative and outrageous band in the Christian music scene. Hear frontman, Josh Dies, tell the story about, what was supposed to have been, the …

Episode 597: The Antidote Archives – John Mark McMillan

John Mark McMillan bucks the norms of Christian music. This Platinum selling singer-songwriter, pens popular worship songs which are sung in churches around the world. He also writes challenging songs that explore the human environment. On this archival episode of The Antidote, John Mark McMillan comes for a talk and …

Episode 596: The Antidote Archives – Huntingtons

Just in time for your summer road trip comes Huntingtons. This Ramones sound alike band will fire you up. There’s a few Ramones covers in their music collection, but this band creates new songs that grabs your attention and your heart. Listen to The Antidote’ s chat with Huntingtons frontman, …

Episode 595: The Antidote Archives – Kye Kye

I become disappointed with the music machine when I hear an artist with an incredible talent, but they remain unrecognized. In 2014, Kye Kye released one the best album’s I’ve ever heard, but it never appeared on the charts. The Antidote meets with Olga and Tim Yagolnikov who speak about …

Episode 594: The Antidote Archives – Stryper

The band’s name is synonymous with metal that brings a Christian message. Their popularity easily broke through the Christian music scene by drawing may followers of mainstream music, proven by 10 million records sold through their career. From long ago comes The Antidote’s visit with Michael Sweet of Stryper.

Episode 593: The Antidote Archives – Future Of Forestry

The music of Future of Forestry is outstanding. Led by multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, Eric Owyoung, the band delivers literate and sincere penned lyrics with a clear focus on his Christian worldview. The Antidote’s visit with Eric comes from 2013 and it bears repeating.

Episode 592: The Antidote Archives – August Burns Red

Summer is the season for road trips and The Antidote is outbound on a 6 week expedition. To make up for a lack of new material, we’ve delved into the past to resurrect several outstanding episodes. Tonight you’ll hear The Antidote’s 2012 in-depth conversation with Jake Luhrs of August Burns …

Episode 591: Former Ruins

Levi Sikes is the songwriter behind the Indiana based, Former Ruins. Levi breaks all the norms. This project came to be only after he became a father, the songs are detailed to the nth degree, the lyrics are truthful, his voice is perfect, and the songs have been likened to …

Episode 590: Audiofeed 2023, part 3

Audiofeed Music Festival 2023 was the place to be, and I was housebound. Hear the third final installment of The Antidote’s series of the featured bands who performed at Audiofeed in 2023. On this episode the styles range through electronic, folk rock, rock, ambient, indie pop and hard rock. Hear …

Episode 589: Audiofeed 2023, part 2

It was a drag having to miss the years Audiofeed Music Festival. Maybe you made it, but missed some the featured artists. There’s so many great artists, so this has turned into a three part feature. Tonight the styles range through goth, ska, rock, metal, indie, dream pop and spoken …

Episode 588: Audiofeed 2023, part 1

No one is more disappointed to miss the years Audiofeed Music Festival, than I am. If you attended or were housebound, you’ll want to hear some of the featured bands who performed at Audiofeed in 2023. There’s so many artists, this has turned into a three part feature. Tonight the …

Episode 587: Hrada

Extol has long been considered to be one of the most metal influential bands in the music scene. To this day their sound continues to inspire artists. After Extol closed up in 2017, band founder, Peter Espovoll, dropped out of the music scene. But time changes desires. Now Peter has …

Episode 586: The Covers, part 12

I really love cover songs. Hopefully you do too. The Antidote delivers a big serving of Christian artists covering mainstream hits and classics from bands like Led Zepplin, Coldplay, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Taylor Swift and more. Joe Yerke tells us about how The Insyderz came to record their version …

Episode 585: Children of Wrath

It always comes as a surprise when you love an artists music and then they suddenly disappear with out a trace. That was the story with Children of Wrath. Now this death metal solo band is back with a vengeance, releasing both a full length and an EP within weeks …

Episode 584: Turtledoves, part 2

Turtledoves is the ongoing musical collaboration of husband and wife duo, Alex and Ashley McGrath. Formerly known for their participation in the Soil & the Sun, this twosome is delivering a whole new sound that’s spelling out their musical future. Alex and Ashley meet for with The Antidote for a …

Episode 583: Turtledoves, part 1

Turtledoves is the ongoing musical collaboration of husband and wife duo, Alex and Ashley McGrath. Formerly known for their participation in the Soil & the Sun, this twosome is delivering a whole new sound that’s spelling out their musical future. Alex and Ashley meet with The Antidote for a talk …

Episode 582: B is Bridgie

Sometimes the way to the future is through the past. The sound of B is Bridgie screams the 90’s, yet the band is current. Their upbeat songs are shaped by the duo of Kimberly Romero and Jonathan Caro. The two share about the roots of the band, their style and …

Episode 581: Audiophile

Audiophile is a music making machine. Primarily pop punk, this Birmingham, Alabama based five-piece also adds hip-hop, EDM, funk and post hardcore into the mix. Do they sound like any other band, nope, and that’s why they’re guests on The Antidote. Hear the music and the band’s story as we …

Episode 580: More New Singles

A lot more singles have arrived to The Antidote inbox. Listen to what’s new from August Burns Red, The Choir, Citizens, Fallstar, LoveLike Violence, Decyfer Down, Anthem Lights and more. You’re gonna love what’s in store. Music by: B.E.R.I.D.O.X. Richard B Anthem Lights Chase Wagner Citizens Rose Cora Perry & …

Episode 579: The Latest with Grace Graber

A hundred thousand songs are released into the music market every single day. But what about those songs that deliver a Christian perspective? We’ll hear the new music and speak with Grace Graber about the inspiration that lead to her new single, “This One’s For You”. Music by: Dante …

Episode 578: The Ongoing Concept, part 2

The band is an oddity. There’s absolutely no other way to describe The Ongoing Concept. The band members call themselves a “rock band”, but there’s so much more to be found in their music. It can be rambunctious, loud, soft, smooth and harsh, all that can be found on a …