Episode 554: The Monarch

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Episode 554: The Monarch

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The Monarch hails from the beautiful Vancouver Island city of Nanaimo (yeah, the same place as the famous dessert). The band began with a strong Christian message that gradually changed over the years as chief songwriter and vocalist, Jesse Lough, began questioning his faith. Hear the honest and full story as The Antidote meets The Monarch.

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Nov 10, 2022

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