March Forth with Mike Bauman

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sean Fitzpatrick!

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Sean is a musician and singer with Midwest roots who has been active in the rock and metal genres for nearly a decade. He currently plays bass in hard rock mainstays Otherwise, in addition to releasing his own solo music under Sean Fitz.

On October 6th, Sean just dropped his latest single entitled "HALO," an alternative rock anthem that's an earworm for pop punk and emo music fans. The single was mixed and co-written by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills, who Sean has been writing solo material with since 2020. 

In this episode, Sean speaks with Mike about how he got into heavy music, their shared Midwest roots, getting the opportunity to play gigs with the likes of the aforementioned Ice Nine Kills, Atreyu, Memphis May Fire, and Hellyeah in his former band Sleep Signals, writing music with Armellino and his friends in City Of The Weak, getting the opportunity with Otherwise, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "HALO" from Sean Fitzpatrick, available where you get your music!

Follow Sean on Instagram @fakefitz. Follow Otherwise on Instagram @weareotherwise. To stay up-to-date with Sean, visit https://linktr.ee/seanfitz. To watch the music video for "HALO," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=_7Z40G0zw0_yWJUE&v=TTv6FsFMWj4&feature=youtu.be. 

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Forever May Fall!

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Forever May Fall is a four-piece rock band that's on the rise. Founded in 2017 by vocalist and songwriter Jillyan "Fox" Brennan, Forever May Fall is rounded out by Colt Crevar (guitar), Patrick "Sweez" Swesey (bass), and Adam "Crabby" Crabtree (drums).

After releasing their self-titled, debut LP in 2019, Forever May Fall had their momentum halted from the COVID-19 pandemic and a lineup change. Since that time, the band has honed their craft and polished their sound with the new lineup. 

With influences that include the likes of Evanescence, Bad Omens, Halestorm, Underoath, and Spiritbox, Forever May Fall has put their songwriting and musical chops on full display since the pandemic. Their 2022 single "Aftermath" has garnered over 221,000 streams on Spotify alone, while the music video for their latest single "Who You Are" has over 35,000 YouTube views since its August 2023 release.

Having worked with producers like Joshua Landry (Motionless in White, LØ Spirit, Funeral Portrait), Kile Odell, (Fozzy, Motionless in White, Nita Strauss) and Wes Lauterbach (Lowborn), Forever May Fall is just scratching the surface of their potential in the modern rock charts. That potential has even been recognized locally in Charlotte by the Queen City Nerve, who listed the band in the "Best Potential Breakout Artist" category for their "Best in the Nest 2023" nominations.

In this episode, Jill, Colt, Patrick, and Adam talk with Mike about how they got into rock music, the thought and creativity they put into their releases, the meaning behind both the music video symbolism and lyrics of their latest single "Who You Are," persevering through negativity, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Who You Are" from Forever May Fall, available where you get your music!

Follow Forever May Fall on Instagram @forevermayfall. To stay up-to-date with the band, visit https://forevermayfall.com/. To vote for Forever May Fall in the Queen City Nerve "Best in the Nest 2023" nominations, visit https://qcnerve.com/best-in-the-nest-2023-final-voting-round/.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Jordan McGraw of BORT!

Having purchased the Tom DeLonge edition Strat when he was 15 years old, Jordan's new single "Can You Hear Me" under his BORT imprint harkens back to the alternative rock, indie, and pop-punk interests of his teenage years.

From early influences like Weezer, Blink-182, Nirvana, and Green Day, McGraw's first BORT tune is already a hit with the pop-punk and alternative fans. The music video for "Can You Hear Me" already has amassed more than 368,000 YouTube views. He teamed up with friends and fellow musicians Zach Merrick (All Time Low) and Jack Lawless (DNCE, Jonas Brothers) for more BORT songs on the way.

In this episode, Jordan talks with Mike about his early days getting into guitar in his teens, making the music that feels natural to him with BORT, the early success of "Can You Hear Me," his friendship and prior tour experiences with the Jonas Brothers, teaming up with Zach and Jack for BORT, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Can You Hear Me" from BORT, available where you get your music!

Follow Jordan on Instagram @borttheband. To stay up-to-date with BORT, visit https://linktr.ee/borttheband. 

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Brent Wyman and Julian Estrada of Corpus!

Comprised of Wyman (drums), Estrada (guitar/vocals), and Grant Moore (bass), Corpus is a Black n' Roll band from Murrieta, California. The trio of rockers is part of a growing West Coast collective of California-based bands and friends (Slingshot, Split Image, and Psycho Mantis, among others) that's been turning up the energy both in their tunes and on the stage in live shows across Southern California. 

After the release of their debut album Death Sequence in June 2022, Corpus dropped their EP Beyond the Grave this past March. Featuring the songs "Realm of Blasphemy" and title track "Beyond the Grave," the EP was mixed and mastered by Low Budget Productions, which is the imprint of Split Image drummer Chris Sia.

In this episode, Brent and Julian talk with Mike about how Corpus formed, the positive energy of the collective of bands that they're a part of in Southern California, their Black n' Roll sound, upcoming shows, horror movies and the horror imagery in their band art, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned song "Beyond the Grave" from Corpus, available where you get your music!

Follow Corpus on Instagram @corpus.band. To get more info on their 9/29 show in Anaheim and future live dates, reach out to the band on Instagram. 

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Free Boyz!

Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, The Free Boyz is a rap trio comprised of Kirsin (aka Young Lennon), Brix, and Spitcasso (aka MrSuperNintendo). Rooted in hip hop, The Free Boyz have a diverse sound and lyrical content which includes elements of indie pop rock, dance, introspective vibes, summer jams, and Latin roots. On August 1st, they just dropped their latest single entitled "To My Death."

In addition to their music, The Free Boyz also have a podcast called Free Ain't Free, where the guys discuss everything from current events, to conspiracy theories, finances, music, and more.

In their third appearance on the pod, The Free Boyz return to chat with Mike about fatherhood, spirituality, organized religion, their latest tunes, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "To My Death" from The Free Boyz, available where you get your music!

Follow The Free Boyz on Instagram @thefreeboyz, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeBoyz, and on Twitter @thefreeboyz_. Follow each of the guys on IG at the following handles: @kirsinmusic, @sir_brixalot, @mrsupernintendo. To stay up-to-date on the latest with The Free Boyz, visit https://thefreeboyz.fanlink.to/general.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Krosst Out!

Based in Toronto, Canada, Krosst Out is an alternative hip hop artist who blends elements from genres like rock, punk, and pop into his sound. Thus far in 2023, Krosst Out has dropped multiple new singles as a lead up to his forthcoming full-length album entitled "I Had A Dream I Didn't Have Eyes."

On this episode of the podcast, Krosst Out talks with Mike about the inspiration behind his latest singles, the difficulties he faced as a musical artist during the COVID-19 pandemic, how that period inspired him, the importance of asking questions and not being afraid to make a statement as an artist, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the single "Die Tonight" from Krosst Out (featuring PsydeShow), available where you get your music!

Follow Krosst Out on Instagram @krosstoutmusic. To stay up-to-date with the latest on Krosst Out, visit http://www.krosstoutmusic.com/.

To get tickets to Krosst Out's show at The Piston in Toronto on 9/14, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-at-the-piston-tickets-693395884757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop&fbclid=IwAR2bMP-0XAUL1MEsAKElNNsDQs9RqN5gY0EjzvUNglaLAQ0ggzwYuXmDMAY.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Benjamin Fassett of Torr!

Ben is a California-based musician who releases metal music under the name Torr. From his hardcore vocals, to his personal lyrics, to his heavy guitar riffs, Fassett's self-released music under the Torr imprint are a true musical catharsis.

After releasing a trio of Torr singles in 2022, Fassett dropped his EP "Lone Desert Bones" on April 10th, 2023. His latest release is an EP entitled "Snake Skin Face," which just came out on August 22nd, 2023.

In this podcast, Ben talks with Mike about getting into heavy music when he was young, overcoming hand tremors and picking up the guitar, finding his voice as a heavy vocalist, his perspective now looking back on his past and more difficult times, his new EP "Snake Skin Face," and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Workhorse" off the aforementioned "Snake Skin Face" EP from Torr, available where you get your music!

Follow Ben on Instagram @torrband.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Art of Deception!

Hailing from Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, The Art of Deception is a metal band whose sound continues to expand since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015. Blending elements of metalcore, deathcore, death metal, heavy breakdowns, and personal lyrics, The Art of Deception is a force to be reckoned with in metal music.

On their latest single "Despondency," The Art of Deception tackles mental health struggles of depression, fear, and uncertainty from a very personal place lyrically, letting listeners know that they're not alone in their own struggles. Since its June 9th release, "Despondency" has amassed nearly 14,000 Spotify streams, while the accompanying music video has received over 15,000 YouTube views.

In this podcast, Nolan, Jared, Travis, and Marcus of The Art of Deception have a deep conversation with Mike about mental health struggles, including perseverance through difficult times and negative thoughts, Nolan's heartfelt lyrics on "Despondency" and the meaning behind them, the progression of their sound over the years, their forthcoming EP "Imminence," and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Despondency" from The Art of Deception, available where you get your music!

Follow The Art of Deception on Instagram @theartofdeceptionofficial.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Set The Sun!

Comprised of friends Arc and Eris, Set The Sun is a modern metal outfit whose sound blends elements of electronic, metalcore, progressive rock, numetal, and industrial for a cinematic and emotive listening experience. The duo collaborates with other talented musicians they reference as "The Collective," which includes the likes of Clint Lowery (Sevendust), DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit), Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter), Michael Lessard (The Contortionist), and producer Forrester Savell, among others.

In July 2022, Set The Sun dropped their debut EP entitled "In Absentia, Vol. 1." That initial release resonated with heavy music fans, with tracks like "The Way Back" (featuring DJ Lethal & TELLE) and "Invisible" (featuring Ryan Clark) racking up over 91,000 and 179,000 Spotify streams, respectively. Additionally, the corresponding music videos for "The Way Back" and "Invisible" have garnered a combined 140,000 YouTube views to date.

So far in 2023, Set The Sun has dropped three singles - "Arrival," "The Truth" (featuring Clint Lowery), and "A Better Way To Bleed" - off their forthcoming LP entitled "At War." 

In this episode, Arc and Eris talk with Mike about their shared respect and admiration for the aforementioned Clint Lowery and Sevendust, how they got into heavy music when they were younger, making meaningful music that connects with listeners on an emotional level, persevering through anxiety and negative feelings, paying respect to the late, great Chester Bennington with "A Better Way To Bleed," and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "A Better Way To Bleed" from Set The Sun, available where you get your music!

Follow Set The Sun on Instagram @setthesunband. To stay up-to-date with Set The Sun, visit https://www.setthesun.com/.

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with After Hour Animals!

With inspiration ranging from bands like Dayseeker, Bring Me The Horizon, and Bad Omens, After Hour Animals is a metalcore band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin that formed in 2020. Since releasing their EP "Remember This" on 3/20/20, After Hour Animals has taken their music from the shores of Lake Michigan to the globe. Their 2020 single "All It Takes" is nearing 1 million streams on Spotify alone, while their single "Dangerous" is nearing 500,000 Spotify streams since its December 2022 release. 

In their latest single entitled "What I Wanted," After Hour Animals tackles the subject matter of losing someone you love, and the grief and reflection that comes with it. Since its June 2nd release, "What I Wanted" has amassed nearly 15,000 Spotify streams, while its accompanying music video has over 3,000 views on YouTube.

On this episode, Nik, Armon, and Bao from After Hour Animals talk with Mike about their friendship, how they got into music, the meaning behind "What I Wanted," the backstory behind their music video shoots, developing their own sound, and more. 

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "What I Wanted" from After Hour Animals, available where you get your music!

Follow After Hour Animals on Instagram @afterhourmke. To stay up-to-date with After Hour Animals and check out their August tour dates, visit https://www.afterhouranimals.com/. 

Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.

Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.