Singer/songwriter AM grew up in Tulsa, OK, and in the suburbs of New Orleans before he began writing songs in college. He relocated to Los Angeles, and after he played ~the South by Southwest Festival, Defend Music took interest and added him to their roster. In July 2006 the label released Troubled Times, a reissue of AM's eponymous debut CD from the previous year; the album includes tracks that made their way into several films and network and cable television shows. AM has shared the stage with Rhett Miller, G. Love & Special Sauce, Bob Mould, and Glenn Tilbrook.