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Episode XI: Ted Wulfers

Posted on June 03, 2013

This month we welcome roots rocker Ted Wulfers to the show with a great musical nerd-chat and witness the seed of brand new co-write with host Brandon Schott.

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Episode XI: Ted Wulfers

Posted on June 03, 2013

This month we welcome roots rocker Ted Wulfers to the show with a great musical nerd-chat and witness the seed of brand new co-write with host Brandon Schott.

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Gina Belliveau Interview & Performance

Posted on May 23, 2013

We welcome artist-songwriter Gina Belliveau to the DGM family with an exclusive live performance of “ZOMBIES” and a fun wrtten chat with host Brandon Schott.

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Episode X:
Johnny “Angel” Wendell

Posted on May 01, 2013

This month we welcome the great Johnny “Angel” Wendell to the DGM family. In addition to a great chat about his long career in music and radio, Johnny debuts a brand new song “CRY”. This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Joe Coughlin.

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Episode IX: Jake Gideon

Posted on April 01, 2013

Welcome to the first episode of Defying Gravity Music – Season 2! This month’s guest is the great Jake Gideon, leader of LA’s power-pop outfit the breakups. We discuss the formation of the band, disco Beatles, Michael Jackson’s tiger, and much more…

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Episode VIII: Andrew Norsworthy

Posted on November 30, 2012

Join us for the last episode of 2012 as we welcome guest songwriter Andrew Norsworthy to the DGM family. We discuss the blues, our shared love of vinyl records, Paul Simon, and intimate details about Andrew’s sleepware.

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Episode VII: Manda Mosher

Posted on October 30, 2012

My editor told me that this is the last time we’re allowed to have ice cream during the ice breaker questions as it was “too distracting”. Come see the ice cream / ice-breaker swan song, as we welcome singer-songwriter Manda Mosher to the show!

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Justin Trawick Interview

Posted on October 15, 2012

We are proud to welcome singer-songwriter Justin Trawick to the family with a new featured interview right here at Defying Gravity Music. We talk about his favorite food, his songwriting process and the story behind his nationwide showcase series – The 9 Songwriter Series.

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Episode VI: Steven Wilson

Posted on October 01, 2012

Steven Wilson is the man behind the curtain of LA’s power-pop stewards Plasticsoul. We talk through various locations (over icecream and beer) and discuss Tiny Tim, glam rock, and world domination. Plasticsoul also contributed an exclusive track, a cover of The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy’s “TOUGH PRIEST” – produced by host Brandon Schott.

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Episode V: Rob Shapiro

Posted on August 30, 2012

This month we welcome Rob Shapiro, leader of LA’s art-powerpop ensemble Populuxe. We discuss diminished 7th chords, the Beach Boys’ Kokomo (sooo briefly), the art of album sequencing, diapers and the story behind his new co-write with host Brandon Schott – “THE HUMAN COST”, written exclusively for this series.

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Episode IV: Many Miles From Aberdeen

Posted on July 31, 2012

Host and songwriter Brandon Schott contributes a new song and essay about his childhood being brought up within a military family; and together with actress/writer Leigh Hall & commediane/radio personality Sheena Metal, they reflect on how their nomadic childhoods have colored their creative lives.

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Episode III: Marvin Etzioni

Posted on June 28, 2012

“trouble holding back”
Legendary songwriter and producer Marvin Etzioni discusses his new album Marvin Country, his rich musical foundation (from Jimmy Reed to The Beatles to T-Rex), producing the Counting Crows, and the deep impact of the blues on his songwriting.

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You Are Here

Posted on June 27, 2012

A humble rant on the DGM community from our host, Brandon Schott.

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Record Store Day

Posted on April 21, 2012

In this clip, the creative team behind Defying Gravity Music visits Canterbury Records on Record Store Day, April 21 2012, nerd out and pick up some groovy new tunage on wax. (Special thanks to Rusty and everyone at Canterbury Records for their support!)

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Welcome to
Defying Gravity Music!

Posted on April 20, 2012

New to Defying Gravity Music? Here’s a short primer from our host and frequent contributor, Brandon Schott.