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Welcome Chris Walla
We’re thrilled to welcome producer and writer Chris Walla to our publishing roster and family in a full-catalog publishing deal. Chris is perhaps best known…
JAY Z and Beyoncé Sample Daptone on Everything Is Love
You can hear Eddie & Ernie’s classic “You Make My Life a Sunny Day,” from our client Daptone Records’ catalog, sampled on JAY Z and…
Nas Samples Now-Again on Nasir
You can hear “Kourosh Yaghmaei” by Gole Yakh, from our client Now-Again’s catalog, sampled on Nas’ “Adam and Eve” from the new album Nasir out…
“Animal Spirits” Featured in Animated iZettle Ads
Our client Vulfpeck’s fantastic track “Animal Spirits” is featured in three of iZettle’s commercials! Check them out!
Welcome Jimmy Vincent!
We welcome the delightful Jimmy Vincent to the Defend Family! Los Angeles born and based songwriter, singer, and guitarist Jimmy Vincent (a.k.a J I M)…
Manatee Commune x Defend Music x Bastard Jazz
We are thrilled to have entered a long-term co-publishing deal with our dear client Manatee Commune and our partners at Bastard Jazz Records. Manatee Commune was recognized…
Vulfpeck’s “Back Pocket” in New Apple iPhone X Ad
“Back Pocket” by our amazing client Vulfpeck has been featured in Apple’s newest iPhone X ad! Check it out!
Welcome Orquesta Akokán!
Coming from Daptone Records, we are glad to introduce the newest members of the Defend Family, Orquesta Akokán! Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez,…
Defend x SXSW 2018
We’re back! Thank you to everyone who joined us at SXSW! As you might know, we had the privilege to host an SXSW Brunch for…
“Hit the Ground Running” in New Coors Light Ad!
Golden Boy Desi Valentine has done it again! “Hit the Ground Running” is featured in the newest ad for Coors Light! 2018, keep ’em coming!
Welcome Lyon Hart!
Please help us welcome our newest client, Lyon Hart! Mark Sanderlin (aka Lyon Hart) is an artist and songwriter based in New York City. He’s written and performed…
Desi Valentine x GoDaddy
Check out Desi Valentine’s newest spot in GoDaddy’s commercial featuring his song, “Never Looked So Good.” Congrats, Desi! You can watch the commercial below.