Category: News
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings featured on Barack Obama’s list of favorite songs in 2017!
“Matter of Time” by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings was featured on Barack Obama’s list of favorite songs of 2017. If you haven’t started off…
“4:44” Gets a Bunch of Grammy Nods
Our tune “4:44,” recorded by JAY Z, picked up four 2018 Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Album of the year, Best Rap Performance of…
Mark Sultan x Google Chromebook
Mark Sultan’s garage rock earworm “Love You So,” recorded by King Khan & BBQ Show, is in this worldwide holiday Google Chromebook spot! We love…
Scott Chesak x Toyota Olympics
Check out this new Toyota Winter Olympics spot, featuring the tune “Crazy Beautiful Life” cowritten by our very own Scott Chesak! Good going, Scooter!
Desi Valentine x Aetna Healthcare
The golden boy Desi Valentine’s “Hit the Ground Running” soundtracks this new Aetna Medicare Advantage plan spot!
Lefse Records
We are proud to announce our new partnership with Lafse Records. Founded by Matt Halverson in 2009 based out of Portland Orgon. Matt soon after…
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Wins Grammy – Congrats Frank Tirado!
Beyoncé’s album “Lemonade” won the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Synch Placements 2016
Defend writers’ songs were heard in ads for Fitbit, Copa Airlines, Honda, Rexona, Prudential, Spar, Sonos, Vita, Dignity Health and more. There were countless TV,…
Grammy noms!
See the full list of Defend clients that are nominated for a Grammy Award.
Voices of the Community
On Sunday December 11th, Join Women in Music at Apogee’s studios in Santa Monica, as we celebrate women making moves in music and technology! Curated…
Defend Music 2016 Review
2016 has been a busy year for the Defend family. Read this wrap up to get caught up on everything that happened.
Sharon Lafaye Jones 1956-2016
We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved…