Christian Rock Files becomes The Antidote Radio

Over the past year The Antidote radio show has been consuming much more of my time. With it's success the decision was made to build a new website for The Antidote. The Antidote Radio will incorporate all of the content from ChristianRockFiles into the new web page. In the next few days ChristianRockFiles will go to the back-burner and you'll be automatically transferred to the The Antidote Radio.

We are more than pleased with the results. A recent comment about the new site was "Wow". Easy to find content for all of the artists who have been featured on both ChristianRockFiles and on The Antidote radio are in the sidebar. Separate pages contain grouped content. Page categories include, episode recordings, interviews, news, album reviews, concerts, and commentaries. Most importantly is the contact link so you can tell us what you like or dislike about The Antidote. We have a thick skin, we won't be offended by any comments. Send us a note at dave@theantidoteradio.com

The Antidote episodes can be streamed directly from The Antidote Radio website and RSS and iTunes links are included.

Thanks for all of you for supporting and keeping in touch with ChristianRockFiles webpage. Head over to The Antidote Radio and check out the new look.

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Dave Hawkins

Show 60 - The Antidote - Future of Forestry

The Antidote had a guest this week as Alec Malcolmson joined Dave and Abram in the studio at Trent Radio. We featured the diverse instrumentation found in the ambient alt rock music from Future of Forestry and spent time speaking with lead vocalist and Eric Owyoung. Listen in to this excellent band and found out what the hype surrounding Future of Forestry is all about.

Listen to or download Future of Forestry

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On the next episode of The Antidote we join one of the most unusual bands to be found in the realm of Christian music, the incredibly talented White Collar Sideshow. Listen in as we spend time in conversation with T.D. and Veronica Benton of White Collar Sideshow and discuss their ministry, message and music.

Show 59 - The Antidote - Scratchy '80's Vinyl

Dave and Abram Hawkins returned to Trent Radio after a break for the holidays. Abram had been itching to have an all vinyl show. He and I dug through my collection of '80's vinyl to pull out an assortment of Christian rock tracks. This episode of The Antidote was full of glitches as we battled with the antiquated twin turntables at the station to make this show work. While it was a lot of fun, it was also full of headaches! Listen in to the fun of doing radio the old fashioned way.

Listen to or download Scratchy '80's Vinyl

Find all of The Antidote broadcasts at iTunes

Live stream The Antidote Wednesday's from 9 - 10 EST here.

The Antidote has a guest next week as Alec Malcolmson joins Abram and Dave in the studio at Trent Radio. Listen in as we feature the diverse instrumentation found in the ambient alt rock music from Future of Forestry and spend time speaking with lead vocalist and Eric Owyoung.

Jason Dunn has announced that his debut solo album, Abandon Progress, will be released in May – Just in time for summer festival appearances and a fall tour. The album can be pre-ordered now at www.jasondunn.bigcartel.com.

After nearly a decade with Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, frontman and founding member Jason Dunn departed the Grammy and Dove Award nominated group in May to pursue a solo career.

"It's been quite an interesting couple of years for me,” says Dunn. “I quit a band that was doing fairly well for themselves and I started all over again, working my way from the ground up. The title of my record, Abandon Progress, really summarizes my life as of late, in more than one way."

An eclectic mix of pop, punk and rock, Dunn spent the month of December in a Nashville studio writing and recording Abandon Progress with Grammy nominated songwriter and producer Aaron Rice (tobyMac, Mandisa, Rachael Lampa) at the helm.

Dunn has also launched the Jason Dunn Diabetes Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and change the lives of children and young adults living with diabetes. For more information on how you can help, visit www.jasondunnfoundation.com.

“I'm really excited to go out on the road again this year,” says Dunn. “That passion I had when I first started touring has returned to me, maybe more than ever. As well as writing a record, I've been putting together a great rock show for my audience that I hope they will enjoy.”

The Soil & The Sun - "Prolegomenon" video

I was amazed when I saw this video from The Soil & Sun. An incredibly talented band both musically and artistically. Here's the proof.


 
The Soil & The Sun - "Prolegomenon" from It's just nice. on Vimeo.

The Top Twenty of Twenty-Twelve

I happen to love the letter 'T' hence the title of this post. All the guys left my place in the early hours of 2013 after watching a Lord Of The Ring's movie trilogy marathon. There wasn't enough time to post my favourite albums and ep's for 2012, so here it is as a New Years Day gift.

My personal choices for the best in 2012 are listed below and include the diverse range of musical styles that I enjoy.


1. The La De Les - Carlo.
The best example of cutting edge, musical artistry I've seen in a very long time. Experimental, challenging, and superb.

2. Showbread - Cancer
Showbread returns with another amazing album. This thought provoking album may change how you view Christianity in today's culture.

3. mewithoutYou - Ten Stories
Aaron Weiss brings back his shouted vocal delivery on Ten Stories. He also delivers perhaps the most cryptic lyrics he has ever produced.

4. Project 86 - Wait for the Siren
Undoubtedly one of the greatest lyricists in Christian music, Andrew Schwab, takes the listener back to Schwab's ancestral roots. Hammered dulcimer, uilleann pipes and mandolin and all brought in to the hard rock sound of the new P86 and provide a Gaelic twist to their sound.

5. The O.C. Supertones - For the Glory
Ska stalwarts, The O.C. Supertones returned to the studio to record For The Glory after a long absence. They haven't lost their touch and now defined their music with a worshipful stance.

6. Flatfoot 56 - Toil
Celtic punk is a very narrow and defined genre and no one does it better than Flatfoot. Consistency counts in my books and this is yet another solid album from the boys from Chicago's south side.

7. The Burial – Lights And Perfections
The title of the Burial's latest release states what is obvious upon listening, it is perfection. Each of the three musicians are at the top of their craft on Lights and Perfection. The song "Pearls; The Frailty Of Matter" is simply incredible.

8. Becoming the Archetype- I Am
Melodic death metal is a favourite genre of mine and Becoming the Archetype does it superbly well on I Am. Undoubtedly the best of all that they have produced.

9. Thousand Foot Krutch – The End Is Where We Begin
TFK decided to take the solo route last year and brought out The End Is Where We Begin. Delivering themselves from the contraints of record labels expectations, TFK broadened their musical spectrum and produced a unique work on The End is Where We Begin.

10. Metanoia - Retroceder Nunca
Hailing from Temuco, Chile, Metanoia sings entirely in Spanish on this amazing skate punk album. Probably the greatest punk release of 2012.

11. The Skies Revolt - Some Kind of Cosmonaut
The unique indie rock, electronic sound of The Skies Revolt has been perfected on their greatest release, Some Kind of Cosmonaut

12. SONS - Keep Quiet
SONS has never gather the recognition they deserve. Keep Quiet may have achieved what front man Aaron Newberry has strived for ... the indie rock music of SONS to be epic.

13. Josh Garrels - Love & War: B-sides & Remixes
I loved Love and War album from Josh Garrels when it come out in 2011.  Love & War: B-sides & Remixes took his sound and stretched into areas never seen before by this talented solo artist.

14: The Vespers-The Fourth Wall
The Vespers bridges the gap between indie folk and country. I chose this album on the basis of a single song, the amazing "Better Now". While I'm not a fan of country influenced music, this single track takes the entire album, The Fourth Wall, to the top.

15. ElisaRay - All Creatures
The soft gentle indie folk music of ElisaRay takes the listener to a time of reflection and worship with the outstanding All Creatures.

16. The 71's - We Are The Seventy Ones
Rock music has dozens of sub-genres, but very few bands stick with the tried and true style of straight up rock & roll. The 71's takes this traditional style and makes it their own on We Are The Seventy Ones.

18. White Collar Sideshow - The WitcHunt
Musically and visually, White Collar Sideshow doesn't fit the appearance of the typical Christian performer. The WitcHunt takes the listener through trials found in a Christian's life and challenges us to drop the mask we may present to the world. This release will stretch you like no other.

19. Abel - Make it Right
Passionate, lyrical, alternative rock at it's very best.

20. Future of Forestry - Young Man Follow
Eric Owyoung simplified the music of Future of Forestry without losing the ability to capture the esssence of the band. Young Man Follow strives and succeeds to mentor the listener with meaningful lyrics.