The Adamantium Podcast

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.

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.

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 documentary, There Are No Fakes, and our mutual love for The Muppets.

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.

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.

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.

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 lead single “Stop Making Stupid People Famous,” and how the song “Holes” relates to their massive hit “Superman’s Dead.” We also talk about the 25th anniversary of their paramount second album, Clumsy, and how it transformed Raine’s life, and his memory of Woodstock 99.

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 self-titled album, meeting Jimmy Page and Dave Grohl, and Ian’s background in animation.

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 Grey Cup tailgate, and Monty Python references.

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 songs, the English teen pop group with the same name, and plenty of Simpsons references.