The Adamantium Podcast

Guitarist, Travis Stever, of prog rock legends, Coheed and Cambria, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Vaxis - Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind, it’s lead single “Shoulders,” and how they stay so focused on ambitious, lengthy, multi-album projects. We also talk about Travis’ guitar and multi-string instrument styles, his new band L.S. Dunes, working with Rick Springfield on a sequel to “Jessie’s Girl,” touring their album, No World For Tomorrow, more than 15 years later, and memories of working with late Foo Fighter’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins, on the recording of that album.

Canadian prog rock band, Crown Lands, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Fearless, and the creation of the quintessential opening 18-minute track, “Starlifter: Fearless Pt. II,” as well as its predecessor and tribute to Rush, “Context: Fearless Pt. I.” Cody Bowles & Kevin Comeau also speak on the importance of prog rock and fantasy in 2023, how they wish to evolve their live shows, and their upcoming project, an instrumental mediation album called Jipika’m.

Norweigan singer-songwriter, Anna of the North, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her latest album, Crazy Life, the significance of the ‘house’ imagery, and her song “I Do You.” We also chat about her early successes, working with Tyler, The Creator, learning claymation for the “Swirl” music video, her first art exhibition, and being nominated for a Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Award).

Canadian singer-songwriter, Billy Raffoul, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his musical upbringing and his journey as a songwriter. We also talk about his experiences working with Avicii, Kygo, Kid Rock, and JJ Wilde, winning the SOCAN Songwriting Prize, Jim Carrey, acrobatics, and his new EP, Wish You Were Here.

Canadian singer-songwriter & rapper, SonReal, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, Nobody’s Happy All The Time, and the positive message he hopes to spread with the songs. We also talk about his evolution as a songwriter, his hilarious and viral music videos, his song “1000 Highways,” and becoming a husband and father.

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Vocalist and guitarist, Anthony Raneri, of emo punk rock band, Bayside, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest music, The Blue EP and The Red EP, how their single “Go To Hell” was inspired by the IT movies, and how Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills got involved with their latest single, “How To Ruin Everything.” We also talk about songwriting inspiration and processes, their albums being time stamps of his life, and their relationship with the members of New Found Glory since they handed them a demo tape more than 20 years ago.

Jamaican-Canadian hip hop & reggae artist (and grandson of legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley), King Cruff, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his brand new singles “Samurai Chop” and “Soufflé,” and his signature ‘punky’ style. We also talk about genre being removed from music, diminishing genre segregation, living up to the Marley name, and working at Sky Zone.

Justin Benlolo of the rock n’ roll band, BRKN Love, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their second album, Black Box, and how he wrote and recorded it in a matter of weeks. We also talk about embracing influence from other bands, joyriding Corvettes, the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, our love of the Foo Fighters (and mutually controversial opinion of their best album), and his Twitter behaviour.

Canadian country music duo, The Reklaws, join us on the season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Good Ol’ Days, how it came together during the pandemic years, and their first solo songs. We also talk about touring and recording with Dean Brody, the surreality of their career and accomplishments, and the Ye Haw Adventure Farm they grew up with.