Today’s guest Stephen Ramos has been my fellow band mate, business partner, and friend for the past 10 years now, and it was awesome to finally get him on the show. For anyone who has been wondering what the inside scoop is behind Hearts Like Lions’ name change, the rebrand, and a look into the ideas behind the newly formed band Wilder. - this one is for you!  Wilder music:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WjOmXeyNIMeAXc0KQ8xfa?si=XABSHQjIQjmwnJVpIFH6sQ Wilder IG & Twitter: @thebandwilder Rude Records:  https://www.ruderecords.com/artists/wilder/ Defiance In Motion:  Email: [email protected] IG: @defianceinmotion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

Hello! We are back, and on this episode I spoke with Cindy Gooden, a music coach and consultant for all things related to your music career. She’s based out of Los Angeles, and spent years doing the DIY touring and recording grind with her band Very Fresh. We talk a lot about the power that artists have within their means to get things done on their own, without the help of outside interests.  Cindy’s work:  Www.cindygooden.com Cindy’s band:  veryfresh.bandcamp.com Defiance In Motion:  Instagram: @defianceinmotion talk shit and other stuff: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

On today‘s episode, I sat down with a guy named Sunni, admin of the instagram page @protectblackbodies and founder of Long Beach journalism project called 562 LoJo (@562lojo). We covered a TON of topics - ranging from activism, gang culture, tech, and ideas for the future. You can check out Sunni’s work at lblojo.org, or at the Instagram handles above.  Sponsor:  In this episode, I also plugged Wilder., a band from Long Beach, CA (yes I am a part of this band) who is releasing their debut single titled “Oh No” via Rude Records. You can hear a part of the track in the episode, and pre save the singly to Spotify or Apple Music at www.music.ruderecords.com/ohno  Defiance In Motion:  Questions, suggestions, hate mail: [email protected] Instagram: @defianceinmotion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

In this episode I spoke with Orange County-based artist manager Rachael Farris. Rachael has been in artist management for several years and we talk about her experience in the music industry thus far, and some of the obstacles she’s had to face as a woman in an industry overwhelmingly dominated by men.  Where to find Rachael:  www.shiftyeyedrabbit.com Instagram: @rachaeldanae ALSO in this episode, we featured a band based out of SoCal called We Never Settled. Check out their brand new album “Dissonance, A Violent Phrase“ as well as their socials below: Music:   https://linktr.ee/WeNeverSettled Instagram: @weneversettled Defiance In Motion:  Instagram: @defianceinmotion Strange inquiries and other mess: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

We are back in full effect! On this episode I sat down with Andy Franchere (@andydiehard) of the bands Ill Communiction, Diehard Youth, and With or Without You. We talked about his current projects, the early days of his music career, the early days of Tehachapi hardcore, and a whole lot more.  Check out and more-order Ill Communication’s new record here:  https://www.anothercityrecords.com/shop Follow Ill Communication:  Instagram @illxcommunication Defiance In Motion:  Support the show: www.anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support Instagram: @defianceinmotion hate mail and weird shit: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

On this episode, Nick speaks to long time friend Brandon De Vincenzo of the band Absence Of Mine. Brandon is also the dude who played all the guitars on the podcast intro song. WOW!  Check out his band’s music here Follow AOM on instagram:  @absenceofmine SUPPORT THE PODCAST:  www.anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support FOLLOW THE PODCAST:  instagram: @defianceinmotion Send us some...love? [email protected]  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

In this episode of Defiance In Motion, Nick speaks with Micah Bournes, a spoken word / hip hop artist from Long Beach, CA. Micah’s work is intertwined with themes about faith, social justice, and the experiences of black individuals in America. Check out his work at micahbournes.com and / or the links below.  Micah’s work: Bandcamp: https://micahbournes.bandcamp.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/micahbournes Instagram: @micahbournes Defiance In Motion: Instagram: @defianceinmotion email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

In this episode, Nick talks to David Pollock (D.C.R. Pollock), about a variety of topics including his philosophies about religion, politics, and how that blends into the music he makes. You can check out his work on Apple Music, Spotify, and can get more info about him at the link to his website below.  DCR POLLOCK: instagram: @dcrpollock twitter: @dcrpollock website: https://dcr-pollock.webflow.io/ DEFIANCE IN MOTION:  instagram: @defianceinmotion email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

On this episode, Nick sits down with producer Mike Pepe and discusses Mike’s background, how he’s adapted since the beginning of the pandemic, and how artists should take more control of their careers if they wish to see more tangible success.  Mike operates out of Barefoot Studios in Hollywood, CA, and has worked with bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Emarosa, Sundressed, Hearts Like Lions, and more. Follow him on Instagram at @mikepepemusic Email us with questions, recommendations, or tell us about your dog: [email protected] Instagram: @defianceinmotion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support

In this episode, Nick speaks with Tank from LA Hardcore band Rotting Out about Twitch streaming,  his earlier life, and how perseverance is a key to longevity as an artist.  Share your thoughts:  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @defianceinmotion Twitter: @defiancenmotion Rotting Out:  http://www.purenoise.net/artists/rotting-out/ Slowtrip: https://www.anchoreightyfour.com/slowtrip --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/defianceinmotion/support