The Autumn Defense has been played on NTS in shows including Launette's Hour , featured first on 8 February 2015. Songs played include Sentimental Lady.

The Autumn Defense is an American indie rock band composed of multi-instrumentalists John Stirratt and Pat Sansone.

The band began as a side project for John Stirratt, who is best known for his work as bassist for alt-country bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo. Stirratt collaborated with Pat Sansone, who had been known for his work with Joseph Arthur and Josh Rouse, to produce a 1960s-style rock/pop album. This album, The Green Hour, was released in 2001 on Stirratt's own Broadmoor label,…