The Adamantium Podcast

Singer & songwriter, Barns Courtney, joins us for a third time on The Adamantium Podcast to discuss his latest album, Supernatural, the inspiration behind the post-apocalyptic cult leader concept, his look for the album, and why this album was the most Sisyphean project he’s ever worked on. We also talk about touring with The Struts, on stage chaos, video games, and our mutual admiration for the great Camden Town artists.

Frontman, Luke Spiller, and guitarist, Adam Slack, of glam rock band extraordinaire, The Struts, join us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Pretty Vicious, it's significance in their discography, and the creation of their single “Too Good at Raising Hell.” We also talk about their future evolution as artists, the possibility of a live album, acoustic sets, working with Robbie Williams, Luke’s Mom’s introduction to Dave Grohl, and their new podcast, The Struts Life.

English DJ and vocalist, Elderbrook, joins us on this Osheaga Music Festival episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his upcoming album, Another Touch, it’s concept, and the single “Shallow Water.” We also talk about making folk acoustic music, sampling unique sounds, the advantage of being your own vocalist, and his breakthrough hit “Cola,” and how it changed his life.

Vocalist, Frank Kadillac, and drummer, Adrian Morris, of Canadian alt-pop duo, Neon Dreams, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, The Good, The True And The Beautiful, it’s concept of the hero’s journey, how every song relates to a Zodiac sign, and it’s lead single “The Art of Letting Go.” We also talk about their recent part-time move to South Africa, their uplifting mentality and the story of Frank’s purpose in life, the importance of nature, their breakthrough hit “Marching Bands,” winning a JUNO award, and the music scene in Halifax.

Lead vocalist & guitarist, Baden Donegal, and keyboardist & vocalist, Lach Galbraith, of Australian psychedelic rock band, Ocean Alley, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss new material that’s in the works, as well as their last album, Low Altitude Living, and it’s single “Touch Back Down.” We also talk about band camaraderie, beginnings, and creative process, their song “Tombstone,” missing the ocean while on tour, stage fashion, rugby, and more!

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Lynn Gunn, of pop rock band, PVRIS, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their most recent album, Evergreen, latest single, “Oil & Water”, and upcoming collaboration EP. We also talk about the various instruments she plays, overcoming serious vocal struggles, co-directing her own short film, and her eerie experiences recording in a haunted church.

Frontman, Jim Cuddy, of illustrious country rock band, Blue Rodeo, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest solo album, All The World Fades Away, and it’s lead single “Learn to Live Alone.” We also talk about his upcoming induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Blue Rodeo’s very first gig at Toronto bar, The Rivoli, their classic song “Bulletproof,” working with Meryl Streep for the 1990 film, Postcards from the Edge, his two sons becoming musicians, and much more!

Guitarist, Benjamin Jennebo, of Swedish hard rock band, Smash Into Pieces, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Ghost Code, it’s continued storyline, and singles “Trigger” and “Venom.” We also talk about the creation and importance of the APOC character to the band and their stories, their participation in the Melodifestivalen competition in their home country of Sweden, his love of ABBA and Rammstein, comic books, and more!

Frontman, Sam Nelson Harris, of alt rock band, X Ambassadors, joins us on our bicentennial episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their newest album, Townie, their hometown of Ithaca, New York, and why now felt like the right time to release a homecoming album. We also talk about the deeply personal songs “Your Town” and “Follow the Sound of My Voice,” their love of collaboration, being featured on an Eminem track, Sam’s solo projects, and playing Paul Stanley of KISS in the movie Spinning Gold.

Front man, Spike Slawson, of punk rock cover band, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their first album in a decade, Blow It… at Madison’s Quinceanera, and their experience recording live albums at a real Quinceanera and Bar Mitzvah. We also talk about the time they got booed out of PNC Park in Pittsburgh, their outlandish costumes, managing all their schedules with their other projects, comic books, Muppets, and more.