Joe Defiant is a guitarist and songwriter for Central Pennsylvania’s band, Defiant, a 4-piece band that infuses punk, alternative, metal, and hard rock into their original music. The band has had four singles chart in the Top 40 on the Secondary Rock Market Chart, and they have a new single ready to claim another spot. “At The Exit” is the band’s latest, courtesy of Curtain Call Records, and Joe stopped by the Dr.Music podcast to tell us about it!
In this interview, Joe talks about playing what comes naturally and having a sound that jumps between music genres. He also discusses the band’s successful chemistry together, their rebellious lyrics, and the possibilities of touring.
“At The Exit” video:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!