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 featurette, “Legend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey,” and how even their death metal is influenced by ...
Jul 20, 2022•54 min
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.
Jul 07, 2022•35 min
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.
Jun 28, 2022•35 min
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 ambitions, and her awesome fashion.
Jun 14, 2022•50 min
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.
Jun 02, 2022•38 min
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 was formed for the soundtrack of The Trailer Park Boys movie.
May 24, 2022•26 min
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 music and outlook, and how our high school played a role in encouraging his career path.
May 16, 2022•37 min
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.
Mar 30, 2022•48 min
Canadian songwriter/instrumentalist and member of Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest solo project, There and Then: Solo Piano Improvisations, it’s truly improvised nature and inspiration, his partnership with producer Mark Howard, and his collaboration with Gord’s daughter, Willo Downie, on the improvised artwork for the album. We also discuss his relationship with Lou Reed, his invaluable part in the ever important documentar...
Mar 14, 2022•54 min
Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their debut self-titled album, it’s vision of pure rock n’ roll, and how he dealt with the unfortunate timing of releasing it just before the pandemic. We also talk about the inspiration behind their song “Crush,” the decision to cover Bishop Briggs’ hit song “River,” and why it makes an awesome rock song, as well as our mutual love for Chris Cornell.
Feb 25, 2022•26 min
Toronto alternative rock band, Monowhales, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest single, “CTRL^^^” and their upcoming sophomore album, the pressure of a second album, and covering Nine Inch Nails’ “Hand That Feeds.” We also talk about what it means to be a “Toronto band,” their favourite characteristics of the city and it’s music scene, working with Al-P of Mstrkrft, their cameo in the Netflix series, Spinning Out, burger joints, mermaids and much more.
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr
Keyboardist, Kevin Young, of Canadian alt-rock band, Moist, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, End of the Ocean, and it’s theme around human consumption, as well as the single “Tarantino (Bullet Kill Sex Love Thrill)” and it’s bizarre video. We also talk about the band’s reunion after more than a decade long hiatus, the environment of music platforms, the unknown meaning behind the classic song “Tangerine,” and Kevin’s photography.
Feb 03, 2022•40 min
Singer-songwriter and frontman, Raine Maida, of Canadian alt-rock trailblazing band, Our Lady Peace, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newest and 10th studio album, Spiritual Machines II, and why it needed a continuation. We talk about the future predictions by Ray Kurzweil that the albums are based on and their incredible accuracy, pre-releasing the album as an NFT, working with original guitarist Mike Turner again, the inspiration behind their ...
Jan 28, 2022•37 min
Guitarist, Ian D’Sa, of Canadian punk rock band, Billy Talent, joins us on the season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their long anticipated sixth studio album, Crisis of Faith, and the process of getting it completed over the last two years. We also talk about how his travels to India inspired the first single “Forgiveness I + II” and it’s cinematic video series, collaborating with Rivers Cuomo on their single “The End of Me,” the upcoming 20th anniversary of their debut ...
Jan 20, 2022•34 min
Guitarist, John-Angus MacDonald, of quintessential Canadian rock band, The Trews, joins us on the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Wanderer, and the pandemic anthem single “I Wanna Play,” as well as legendary Hamilton musician, Bob Lanois’ participation in the music video. We also talk about the upcoming 20th anniversary of their debut album, House of Ill Fame, the story behind their classic tune “Poor Ol’ Broken Hearted Me,” Christmas songs, The Gr...
Dec 22, 2021•31 min
Canadian duo, BROS, made up of Ewan & Shamus Currie of The Sheepdogs, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their second album, Vol. 2, as well as their latest set of Christmas singles, and the context behind “Sad Christmas.” We also talk about their experimentation with alternative instruments and styles, the influence their father has had on their music, movie scoring, catchy song formulas, Currie family Christmas traditions, the best and most annoying Christmas son...
Dec 16, 2021•56 min
Canadian singer-songwriter and The Lowest of the Low front man, Ron Hawkins, joins us again on The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new double live album, Taverns And Palaces, the significance of those gigs, and the elements of a really good live recording. We also talk about the background to their single, “When She Falls,” the 30th anniversary of their debut album Shakespeare My Butt, and the honour of being affiliated with some of the most legendary venues around Toronto.
Dec 08, 2021•53 min
Singer-songwriter, Sara Kays, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her song-writing process and how she’s grown into her latest EP, Struck By Lighting. We also talk about breaking out during a pandemic, crowd testing lyrics over TikTok, busking as an early teenager, and her first experience in Canada.
Oct 21, 2021•32 min
Canadian hip hop trailblazer, K-OS, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the return of live music, and why he has always gravitated towards rock n’ roll artists. We also talk about his latest single “HOT BOY” with 16-year old emerging Toronto talent, KAGE E, his cover of The Cars’ “Just What You Needed,” and the importance of variety in his music.
Sep 02, 2021•26 min
Canada’s rock n’ roll messiah, Sam Roberts, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the big night feel on the afternoon of one the first amphitheatre concerts in Toronto since the start of the pandemic. We talk about his latest album, All of Us, and it’s rally cry to the human species, as well as his quintessential debut album, We Were Born in a Flame, and how it changed his life. We also fan out together on the Canadian women’s soccer team’s gold medal win at the Tokyo 20...
Aug 26, 2021•22 min
Australian indie folk singer-songwriter, Vance Joy, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his beautiful new single “Missing Piece,” and it’s relatable nature over the course of the pandemic, his Mom’s influence on his music, and how his life changed after his song “Riptide” became an international smash hit and the longest charting song in Australian history. We also talk about his transition from Australian Football player to musician, and the inspiration he acquired wh...
Aug 11, 2021•36 min
Singer & songwriter, Finny McConnell, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his 30-year journey fronting Celtic punk band, The Mahones, and his decision to put out his first solo record, The Dark Streets of Love, this late into his career. We talk about how The Mahones formed by chance, his early career fear of being dubbed “fake Irish,” playing in a band with Gord Downie at his Dad’s Irish pub in Kingston, the strangest gigs he’s been offered, and how it came to be ...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Country music singer & songwriter, Jordan Davis, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of the The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest EP, Buy Dirt, and how it represents his personal reflections during the pandemic, and the significance of having Luke Bryan on the title track. We also talk about the importance of honesty and detail in songwriting, his family’s songwriting roots and their influence on his music, growing up in a hotbed of live music, and hiding CDs with bad words from ...
Jul 14, 2021•41 min
Lead singer & guitarist, Ryan Guldemond, of indie rock band, Mother Mother, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, Inside, and how the pandemic forced them to create music differently, their latest single, “Sick of the Silence,” and its meditative roots, as well as the amazing music video of fan submitted footage for “I Got Love.” We also talk about their recent TikTok driven popularity for their 2008 album, O My Heart, and how it's all...
Jul 07, 2021•29 min
Badass rock n’ roll frontman, Josh Todd, of Buckcherry joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, Hellbound, the latest single “So Hott,” as well as their experience making an album during the pandemic. We also talk about the delicate backstory to the song “Rescue Me,” their bond with Canadians, touring with Mötley Crüe, and Josh’s 1999 centrefold in Rolling Stone magazine.
Jun 30, 2021•33 min
In our first in-person interview of 2021, this episode of The Adamantium Podcast features Ewan Currie & Ryan Gullen of Canadian rock & roll band, The Sheepdogs. We discuss their new EP, No Simple Thing, the guitar vibes in their single “Keep On Loving You,” the sociological inspiration behind “Talk It Over,” and being dubbed a ‘summer band.’ We delve into their acclaimed Rolling Stone Magazine cover contest win, how their life changed afterwards, and how their song “I Don’t Know” became ...
Jun 16, 2021•53 min
Lead singer, Adam Duritz, of renowned alternative rock band, Counting Crows, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their long awaited new album, Butter Miracle, where and how it was written, how it’s intended to be listened to, and how the streaming platforms released it incorrectly. Adam tells us in detail about the song “Angel of 14th Street,” how it was created and the nature of the story being told. We also chat about the formula to keeping a happy ban...
Jun 09, 2021•36 min
Genre-bending guitarist, singer-songwriter, Ayron Jones, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast after the release of his official debut album, Child of the State - easily one of the best rock albums of 2021. We discuss the #filthy guitar riffs used in his lead single “Take Me Away,” and it’s sensitive subject of his childhood abandonment, his latest single “Mercy,” and it’s crucial look at a turbulent time in American History, and his song “My Love Remains,” and it’s d...
Jun 02, 2021•48 min
Canadian singer-songwriter, Jonathan Roy, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his new EP, My Lullaby, in which the music spawned during a period in his life where he sold his belongings and bought a van to live and travel in. We divulge into his single “Lost,” it’s emotional influence and beautiful performance video. We also talk about the moment where his Dad, legendary hockey goaltender Patrick Roy, told him hockey was not his future, his connection wi...
May 27, 2021•47 min
Lead singer and bassist, Aaron Pauley, of metalcore band, Of Mice & Men, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the three EPs they’re releasing in 2021, as well as their latest single, “Bloom,” and it’s beautifully sorrow vibe. We also talk about training your screaming voice, performing with Linkin Park, working at Burger King, his Twitch chill sessions, and his love for Disneyland.
May 20, 2021•40 min
