Episodes
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Episode 761: Larry Benshoof’s ‘80s, part 1
Record labels, artists, promoters and listeners all keep in touch with The Antidote about music. Many of their thoughts are excellent. One of those ideas came from a dedicated listener, Larry Benshoof. He crafted an ’80s music playlist that’s second to none. Enjoy the first half of this two piece …
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Episode 760: What’s Going On
From around the planet comes a selection of the best new singles found in the Christian music scene. From singer/songwriter, to rock, folk, punk, electronic and more. Find your new favourite artist on this week’s playlist from The Antidote.
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Episode 759: VeggieTales
Halloween is right around the corner and The Antidote is ready for some fun. No creepy stories, no ghouls howling in the night, just fun that’s all kid oriented. As a Christian kid you may have grown up spending your evenings and Saturday’s in front of the TV watching the …
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Episode 758: The Covers, part 24 – Stephen Stanley
Hopefully you adore cover songs as much as The Antidote, for this programme it borders on being an obsession. Every recording comes from a Christian artist, covering a mainstream artists or a fellow Christian. Get into our 25th cover song episode where we’re joined by Stephen Stanley, the...
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Episode 757: The Covers, part 23 – Fishburn
Hopefully you adore cover songs as much as The Antidote, for this programme it borders on being an obsession. Every recording comes from a Christian artist, covering a mainstream artists or a fellow Christian. Tune in for our 24th cover song episode where we have a chat with Fishburn about …
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Episode 756: The Covers, part 22 – Ignescent
Hopefully you adore cover songs as much as The Antidote. For this programme it borders on being an obsession. Every recording comes from a Christian artist, covering a mainstream artists or a fellow Christian. Tune in for our 22nd cover song episode where we speak with IGNESCENT about why they …
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Episode 755: The Covers, part 21 – Fear Not
Hopefully you adore cover songs as much as The Antidote, for this programme it borders on being an obsession. Every recording comes from a Christian artist, covering a mainstream artists or a fellow Christian. Tune in for our 21st cover song episode where we speak with Fear Not about why …
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Episode 754: Zaire Ink
Our first interview of The Antidote’s 16th season comes with a visit from Alberta, hip hop artist, Zaire Ink. This guy is destined to make the Christian music take notice of his extraordinary ability. While he’s been making music for awhile, it’s Zaire’s debut album, When You Meet Yourself, tells...
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Episode 753: Number 16
It seems impossible to imagine, but this September, The Antidote begins it’s 16th year of broadcasting Christian music that doesn’t suck. Join us as we deliver tunes from a wide range of genres, challenging songs, beautiful ones and all of them helping to strengthen you ahead on your faith journey.
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Episode 752: Back to the ’80s, part 3
The Antidote hasn’t yet given up on the music of the ’80s. We finish our alphabetical list of Christian artists who made the ’80s incredible. This decade of Christian music found artists like Steve Taylor, White Heart, the 77s, Stryper and Wayne Watson deliver their message of God’s grace to …
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Episode 751: Back to the ’80s, part 2
The Antidote remains lost in a time warp, giving you a chance to discover the Christian artists who made the ’80s stand out. This was the decade where Christian music was making a leap in quality, delivering dynamic sounds and bringing a message of God’s grace to the masses. A …
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Episode 750: Bridge Song
Many artists have rendered their own versions of scripture in song, but no one has done it better than Bridge Song. The lyrics come straight from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, delivered virtually word for word. What makes the On The Mount release so different is the unusual music style. It’s…
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Episode 749: Amelia Wells
Branching out from the sibling band, Hope Lane, comes the violin and angelic voice of Amelia Wells. Her talents are obvious, even being asked to perform with violin virtuoso, Lindsey Stirling. Amelia makes faith flavoured pop music with a difference. Enjoy our conversation with her as we discuss...
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Episode 748: Fury & Solace
All of us are on a personal journey, travelling different paths. Fury & Solace have sailed in a different music direction. Translating the story of an Antarctic explorer into a faith inspired tale. Post-rock music connects an Antarctic explorer to a voyage of personal discovery. Fury & Solace…
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Episode 747: We Wept “Guardian”
The Antidote was shocked by the new EP, Guardian, from We Wept. But not in a negative way. It’s so different from their previous singles. Gone is the grunge influence and at the same time the songs draw a closer connection to Christ. Joshua W. Turner shares about the development of …
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Episode 746: Feed’Em
It’s been a long time since a rapper visited The Antidote. That changes as the UK artist, Feed’Em joins us for a detailed talk about their music. The songs are intimately connected to Christ and at the same time they share about the pitfalls of our society. Join us for …
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Episode 745: Back to the ’80s, part 1
The Antidote goes into a time warp as you have a chance to discover the Christian artists who made the ’80s stand out. This was the decade where Christian music was making a leap in quality, delivering dynamic sounds and bringing a message of God’s grace to the masses. A …
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Episode 744: Carsen Gray
Carsen Gray hails from Haida Gwaii, an intensely beautiful, indigenous community off the coast of British Columbia. Carsen’s voice is as passionate as the content of her lyrics, which share of life, love, family and her deep rooted Christ faith. It’s a beautiful story. Join The Antidote as Carsen...
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Episode 743: Canada Celebrates
On July 1st, Canadians honour the anniversary of the founding of our nation. To celebrate Canada Day, The Antidote brings in a decades wide selection of songs from Canadian Christian artists. This music truly encapsulate the diversity of our nation.
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Episode 742: Stephen Stanley
Over the last decade, Stephen Stanley has honed his distinctive, dynamic and powerful voice as a musician, bringing passion and a profound sense of purpose to everything he creates. While sitting squarely in the realm of CCM, he’s making a difference, by building on his emotional storytelling and...
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Episode 741: Voice Of Glass
Bulgaria, the USA, prog metal, Biblical lyrics, dynamic guitar work, love, decades of experience and incredible vocals mesh together to generate the sound of Voice Of Glass. Olya Meek and David Meek, join The Antidote for a great conversation about the band and the message found on their just...
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Episode 740: More New Stuff
The Antidote delivers an extensive list of brand new singles. So many songs have been arriving with great voices, superb instrumentation and challenging lyrics. All of it going for a deep dive into messages about faith in Christ. All kinds of music styles from so many artists. Maybe you’ll find …
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Episode 739: So Much Hope, Buried.
We’ve all fallen for the music of an artist we knew nothing about. Who create music that’s uniquely styled, lyrically challenging and superbly crafted. That’s my story of discovering, So Much Hope, Buried. Their music goes through dramatic or sometimes subtle shifts in sonic styling, all of it...
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Episode 738: It’s All New with Jason Dunn
Be ready for a 60 minutes series of the very latest songs released by exceptional Christian artists. Tunes that come from music scene veterans and artists releasing their debut single. From folk, rock, metal, singer songwriters to pop. Jason Dunn, the former frontman of Hawk Nelson, comes to…
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Episode 737: Saved By Skarlet
For over a decade, Saved By Skarlet, have been creating challenging and creative melodic metal/hard rock that focuses on faith. Band members, Matthew Middleton and Dallen Shrader connect with The Antidote for a detailed chat about their discography. Hear about the early songs and their latest...
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Episode 736: Fahlkyn
R&B and soul doesn’t play a dominant role in the realm of Christian music. That’s about to change with the emergence of Fahlkyn. He delivers songs that deal with love, healing, intimacy through his emotional storytelling. What brings his sound to the top is his incredible voice. Fahlkyn meets with …
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Episode 735: Pipe Bomb
If you’ve been missing the sound of The Chariot, you’re gonna love the metalcore of Pipe Bomb. Mitch Layton fronts this solo effort where he resurrects the chaos, angst and artistry that’s long been missing in the Christian metal scene. The music is far from traditional as it delivers emotional, …
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Episode 734: IDEGO
For decades hip hop has been a dominant force in the Christian music scene. IDEGO is ready to take that style to a higher level. His songs come with an explicitly faith based message, but remains accessible to a mainstream audience. IDEGO shares with The Antidote about his journey of …
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Episode 733 – Boha Tribe
Harkening back to the days of the music of the 1960’s Jesus People Movement, is the sound of Boha Tribe. Their songs touch on Americana, folk, indie, alternative, all with an emphasis on the sound of the flute. But it’s the message of faith that dominates. Tune in The Antidote …
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Episode 732: Andrew Carlton & The Swing Doctors
Everyone has heard the typical genres found in Christian music. Rock, pop, metal and hip hop all have their place in delivering faith based songs. Then there are the rare styles. But what about a sub-genre that only lasted a couple years? In this episode we delve into the short …
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Episode 731: Fear Not
The music of Fear Not first appeared in the mid-nineties, then the band disappeared. Reuniting just a few years ago, Fear Not has returned with the original lineup along with an awesome new vocalist. They’ve created an artful blend of elements to create a sound that’s inspired by the past, …
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Episode 730: David Pataconi – Requiem
After a long battle with cancer, David Pataconi has passed away. His talent of being the leader in the industrial and synthwave genres was only surpassed by his dedicated faith in God. David deserves to be remembered. The Antidote celebrates his creative output with a selection of songs and past …
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Episode 729: Oceans Still
It’s rare for The Antidote to feature a band that fits squarely into the realm of Contemporary Christian Music, but this time it’s deservedly so. Oceans Still have been releasing a long series of singles that reflect their faith and purpose to do God’s work on Earth. Their sound harkens …
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Episode 728: IGNESCENT
Chicago rock band, IGNESCENT, has been creating aggressive, challenging and faith focused music for a long while. Now the band is back with their greatest work yet, the new full length, Eternal. Jennifer Benson connects with The Antidote to speak about the purpose and creativity of the band as we …
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Episode 727: Christian Singleton
It’s rare to find anything dramatically different in worship music, but then Christian Singleton arrived in the music scene. She expands genre boundaries by making music that bridges the gap between personal life and spiritual truth. It’s delightfully fresh. Tune in The Antidote for a deep talk...
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Episode 726: They’re Here!
The world is full of people making great new music. Tonight we bring a broad selection of styles and artists. Some of the songs are bright and happy, others are challenging as they speak of profound issues in our society. Join us as we take a deep dive into some …
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Episode 725: Devin Williams
Devin Williams has made a name for himself in the Christian rock scene, blending faith-driven lyrics with powerful melodies. His career has included multiple Billboard-charting songs as well as touring with major artists. His music is multifaceted, with songs that speak of hope, perseverance, and...
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Episode 724: Top Rock
The Antidote delivers a big list of music. Each week we receive a list of the top tracks playing on Christian radio, from the good people at Christian Music Weekly. On this episode we share the top 15 songs from Christian rock artists. So much great stuff coming to you.
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Episode 723: Enduring Revery
We’ve all heard metal artists who sound like every other band in the scene. But then there are those rare artists who stand out from the crowd by creating something uniquely different. That’s the case with Enduring Revery. Heath Gibson holds the reins of the band, forming songs that focus …
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Episode 722: Seth Davey
Former vocalist and founder of Attalus, Seth Davey, comes for a visit with The Antidote. Seth’s rock roots still linger, but alternative folk has taken over his sound as a solo artist. The songs speak of aging, faith, love and drawing closer to God. The conversation is intensely personal. Join …
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Episode 721: Petra
20 years after their last release, Petra has delighted their fans by returning with their new album, Hope. Over 5 decades the band has been creating music with a solid Christian message and extraordinary creativity. Hope is diverse and delightful. And we’ll hear all about it as the voice of…
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Episode 720: Songstorm
AI is a divisive topic. Is it helping or hindering the music scene? Is it crushing artist creativity or building it up? Everyone has an opinion about AI. Now it’s time to hear about it from Jeff Johnson of Songstorm, as we share a few of the huge number of …
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Episode 719: Favourites of Still Small Voice
The Antidote isn’t the only outlet who put together a list of best releases of 2025. The prolific, Billy Adesola of Still Small Voice, published an enormous number of reviews at the end of the year. Tune in as The Antidote brings in a few highlights from the 100 albums …
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Episode 718: HolyName
Listeners have been asking for this to happen, now The Antidote delivers. Tommy Green of HolyName comes for a chat about life, busyness, creativity, and how faith is front and center for the band. Tommy also shares about HolyName’s latest release, Three Bar Cross.
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Episode 717: The Best of 2025
2025 has been a year full of tremendous releases from Christian artists. But who excelled at their craft? Tune in The Antidote as we deliver our list of the top ten EP’s and albums of the year. Rock, punk, metal, hip hop, it’s all here. Music from: #10 Fepeste #9 …
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Episode 716: SOFT Christmas
You’re sorry about the way you treated poor, dear Aunt Mildred. Make it up to the old girl by inviting her back for a cup of tea and some gentler Christmas songs. Hear a several classics, some fun tracks and a few that are brand new. Think of it as …
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Episode 715: LOUD Christmas
Aunt Mildred is coming to visit and we all know how prudish she is. She’ll be sure to leave early when you begin playing the loud and aggressive Christmas music found on this playlist from The Antidote. Songs from: August Burns Red The Beckoning Family Force 5 Hangnail Bridgeshadows Grave …
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Episode 714: JSP
From the capital of Australia, the husband and wife duo, JSP, joins The Antidote for a chat about their creativity. When you hear the word “duo”, we generally think the music will be softer sounding. Not this time. JSP have just released the debut rock album, No More. It’s faith driven, …
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Episode 713: Young Oceans (2025)
Eric Marshall is the creator at Young Oceans. Densely layered and sonically subtle, the band’s neo-alternative sound draws upon Eric’s faith to build the foundation of the song lyrics. The focus is worship, the style is nowhere near being traditional. Connect with The Antidote for an indepth...
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Episode 712: Fittonia
The music of Fittonia doesn’t fit neatly into a particular niche. Their songs are deep, sad and melancholic. They’re also deeply thought provoking. The voice of lead vocalist, Shan Culkeen, is outstanding, both powerful, yet softly contemplative. The songs are outstanding and so is The Antidote’s...