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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Who would ever think of adopting the band name, Bad Naps? Derek Cook, that’s who. Derek and The Antidote got into a discussion about everything to do with Bad Naps, the curse of COVID-19, his emo/punk/rock mix, and why sheep keep making an appearance in his songs.  We also get …

Zach G Wilson may be a newcomer to Christ, but his music reflects a man who closely follows the word of God. He brilliantly mixes acoustic, rap and R&B into songs reflecting his faith. The result is both beautiful and inspiring. Get into words and music of this London, England …

The music of SPACESHIPS is almost impossible to describe, so the band invented their own genre name, post-gaze.They may have intended the name to be a joke, but it does fit. Discover their sound, their message and their upcoming album, Ruins, as The Antidote meets with band frontman, Nat FitzGerald.

So many new singles have released since the beginning of 2023, it’s time we get into the highlights. Artists from around the world share their latest and greatest. From rock to pop to metal to hardcore and synth, it’s all here on this episode. As a bonus, Yogi Watts of …

We’ve all heard of supergroups, but now’s your chance to discover one up close and personal. World Gone Cold brings together players from Disciple, Demon Hunter, POD, The Letter Black and Inhale Exhale. The result is mind blowing. The Antidote meets with Yogi Watts and Mark Anthony for a long, …

Seasoned artist, Chase Tremaine, dove into the music scene in 2020 with his debut solo release, Unfall. Two full length releases were delivered in 2021 and yet another in 2022. Now in 2023, Chase tops them all with Accidental Days. This one-man-band emo pop rocker joins The Antidote for a conversation.

Detroit is known as the center of car manufacturing. That’s unimportant. What really matters is that Motor City is the home of The Insyderz. The band is back and ready to take back their throne as one of the “big three” in the Christian ska scene. Vocalist, Joe Yerke, shares …

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: …

There’s never enough pop punk in anyone’s life. Small Step Records has arrived to fill that void. The label focuses on pop punk, but in the future, you’ll also be finding ska, easycore, and emo. Label founder, Paul Hyde, comes to The Antidote for a chat about the label roster, …

Singer-songwriter, Hallowed, is bound to make people uncomfortable. He’s too opinionated for the Christian music scene and too faith reflective for the mainstream.  The music could be indie, or emo, or post-punk or something unique. Hallowed shares with The Antidote about how his Catholic faith is reflected in his latest …

The pandemic changed the course of music careers for many artists. Rhys Duursma, from New South Wales, Australia opened up a new sound with his solo folk release, Songs From Swan Street Vol. I.  The Antidote hears from Rhys about this significant change from his rock music roots.

The Antidote did it the previous week and we’re gonna do it again. So many Christian artists have covered songs popular from the mainstream. Why do they do it and how does it sound? The band who recorded The Antidote’s top album pick for 2022, return for a talk about …

So many Christian artists have covered songs popular from the mainstream. Why do they do it and how does it sound? We have those questions answered by Sarah Kroger with her rendition of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. Confessions Of A Traitor shares about their cover of Linkin Park’s …

The Harlem Gospel Travelers sound as if they’re from another place and time, but they’re totally current. Their sound harkens from the gospel quartets from the ’50s and ’60s, but it’s all brand new. Ifedayo Gatling joins The Antidote for a deep conversation about the roots of their music, their …

The band name leaves Fantasy League almost unsearchable. Their music takes you to the heyday of synth pop. This doesn’t add up to a band with a sound to be reckoned with, but that’s exactly what’s happened. Two powerhouse musicians, Scott Kerr of Five Iron Frenzy and Matt Langston of …

2022 has come to close and it’s been a year of great music. The Antidote has sorted through this year’s releases and delivers the best of the crop with our 2022 Top 10 list. Punk, rock, metal, blues, just about everything you could imagine. Tune in for some extraordinary music. …

It’s almost Christmas day and it’s time to celebrate the birth of Christ. Newly recorded old favourites, reverential classics, pop classics, , loud, soft and even Santa makes an appearance. Hear it all on The Antidote’s special Christmas episode. Music from: Geoff Moore The Protest Within Silence Peter118 Grave Robber …

ØM-53 consists of 4 musicians who blend a wide range of influences into their nostalgic synth pop. Lush guitars and catchy melodies carry the message of this New Jersey pop band’s sound to a whole new level. All four members join The Antidote for a great conversation about the music …

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. …

Eons ago, Bennett Hughes was playing in a band who’s music aired from coast to coast and was nominated for Canadian music awards. But then he disappeared musically for a long, long while. Now he’s back with a string of dynamic singles. Bennett speaks with The Antidote about how faith …

New Christmas songs have been arriving to The Antidote inbox since the middle of October. It’s still too early in the year to hear those songs. But squeezed in between them has been a lot of great singles, oddly enough most of them rock oriented. Check into these new tunes …

The Antidote heads to Mullumbimby, Australia for a conversation with Joshua Lewan, the force behind iLUMINATiVE. This rap artist brings a faith perspective that may be different from most Christians, but his underlying Christian faith plays a key role in his worldview and creative output. Our chat is likely to …

3 Days Under is a Christian hard rock band who calls Kentucky home. Band frontman, Patrick Rivers, comes to The Antidote to share with us about their massive sound, the band’s roots, the purpose of their music and why their latest single, “Bring Out Your Dead”, could be a new …

The Monarch hails from the beautiful Vancouver Island city of Nanaimo (yeah, the same place as the famous dessert). The band began with a strong Christian message that gradually changed over the years as chief songwriter and vocalist, Jesse Lough, began questioning his faith. Hear the honest and full story …

Nautical rock and roll pioneers, Rusty Shipp, return from the depths to unveil their latest, the conceptual, Dark Side of the Ocean. This release will end up at the top of everyones list of the greatest of 2022. Tune in to hear our discussion about all the details of this extraordinary …

It’s not often that The Antidote shares entirely instrumental music. That changes on this episode. Darkwave creates an experimental form of thrash metal. Hailing from Hungary, Zsolt Nėmethy shares with us about his music background, how communism affected Hungary’s music scene and the purpose behind his latest release, Missa Innominata.

Singer-songwriter Jackie Minton traverses the gap between the sacred and the secular, daring us to question if there was ever any distance between the two. Her songs analyze life, her faith will inspire you and her talent delight you. Jackie meets with The Antidote for a conversation about a music …

Metalcore has often been considered a genre that exists only in North America. London, England’s Confessions Of A Traitor proves that isn’t the case. The band has been around for years and have a huge number of followers in the UK and Europe. Steve MacConville comes to The Antidote to …

It could be said that Trampolines has bouncy fun music, but that would be lame. This husband and wife duo make music that resonates with proclamations of their faith, while the songs deliver a pop, EDM, rap beat. They don’t sound like anyone else in the music scene. Now is …

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 …

It’s a night of diverse music on The Antidote. Rock, metal, hip hop, and lots more. We also bring a conversation with a local Peterborough, Ontario favourite. vanCamp gives an emotive edge to the story songs delivered by this talented indie folk pop artist. Listen to our conversation about his …

Matt Sassano’s music is unlike anything you’ve heard before and with good reason: Matt’s life experience has encompassed intense personal difficulties paired with a musical resume spanning multiple genres. The result is rock-meets-EDM with insightful lyrics that break down barriers to connect with underdogs and overcomers. Matt speaks frankly with …

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 …

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 …

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 …