Our first episode of 2024 is a break from the norm. Instead of meeting with an artist, we’re joined by Kevin Hellestad, host of the Chord Progression Podcast. We chat about our mutual music likes and dislikes. We also  get into a deep discussion of the relevance and acceptance of …

So many bands, so many styles, so many great recordings, but the decisions have been made. Join The Antidote as we reveal our choices for the 10 best releases of 2023. This is going to surprise you. 10) The Ongoing Concept – Again 9) Lacey Sturm – Kenotic Metanoia 8) …

“Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here, Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas”. The lyrics may be from “Carol of the Bells”, but they also fit this edition of The Antidote. We bring a full hour of Christmas tunes, old ones, new ones, serious songs and others that are simply fun. …

From Coventry England, Vamoosery proves that they’re a force to be reckoned with. The band brings a strong progressive influence into their alt rock sound, with the end result being a uniquely refreshing style.  The Antidote speaks with the band members about their journey to create their superb debut album, …

The Antidote travels to Australia to hear from Joshua Webb. This transplanted Kiwi is at the forefront with his definitive rap style, but he’s also renowned for his singing voice and pop melodies. Webb’s songs deal with issues ranging from faith to suicide. It’s deeply personal and often inspirational. Enjoy …

Their music is intriguing. The band draws their sound from a multitude of genres, blending into a unique style. They’re also committed to proclaiming their Christian faith in each and every song. But the big question for Coquí is why was this project named after a tiny Puerto Rican frog? …

Melodic metal with progressive elements has been the heart of Slovakia’s, Signum Regis, since 2007. Band founder, Ronnie König, makes a return visit to The Antidote to speak about a number of releases from the band and what I consider their very best, the just released album, Undivided. Get the whole …

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 …

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.