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.

Season 07

E203 Lynn Gunn (PVRIS)

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!

E204 Baden Donegal & Lach Galbraith (Ocean Alley)

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.

E205 Neon Dreams

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.

E206 Elderbrook

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.

E207 Luke Spiller & Adam Slack (The Struts #2)

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.

E208 Barns Courtney #3

Canadian folk rock singer-songwriter, Joel Plaskett, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his newest album, One Real Reveal, it’s themes, simplified process, the spoken words element, and the artwork created by his wife, Rebecca Kraatz. We also discuss his band Joel Plaskett Emergency, his 44-song album released during the pandemic, his father, Bill Plaskett’s influence on his career, touring with The Tragically Hip, and opening for Sir Paul McCartney in his hometown of Halifax.

E210 Joel Plaskett

Brothers, Ryan & Rich Meyer, the drummer and bassist of hard rock band, Highly Suspect, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, As Above, So Below, how this album was their coming back together, and the making of the tracks “Plastic Boxes,” and “The 8th of October.” We also talk about touring in Canada for the very first time, attending the Grammys, and being one of the last bands to tour with Scott Weiland. As well as wild stories about one of the worst shows they ever played, the party where the MCID moniker for their fanbase was created, and the hidden discovery they made in Tulum, Mexico.

E212 Ryan & Rich Meyer (Highly Suspect)

Rising Nashville country music star, Chase Matthew, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his 25-track long sophomore album, Get Your Memory, and the two EPs and various singles he’s hustled to release in the last two years. We also talk about his hit singles “Love You Again” and “Darlin’,” collaborating with Flo Rida, his small town Tennessee upbringing, and his upcoming debut show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium.

E218 Chase Matthew

Canadian R&B/dance icon, Shawn Desman, joins us on the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his triumphant comeback after nearly a decade long hiatus, how Drake played a role in getting him to make music again, and his most recent tour which culminated in a massively successful show at Toronto’s History. We also talk about his musical upbringing, coming up during the Much Music era, life during the peak of his popularity, his annual MOVE dance competition, and his recent single “Love Me with the Lights On.”

E221 Shawn Desman

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