March Forth with Mike Bauman

On episode 208 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Andrew Paulsen!

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Paulsen is a Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker and songwriter. Musically, Andrew is part of the indie folk rock outfit Paulsen-Shepler with friend Ben Shepler. Together, they released their EP entitled Undertow back in 2022. The Paulsen-Shepler song "On the Long Way Down" off of Undertow was featured in Stephanie Laing's new movie Tow.

On the film and TV side, Andrew has also had the chance to develop his skills in screenwriting and film production through various roles on his creative journey. From his early days as an office production assistant for Ryan Murphy Television, to Script Coordinator and eventually writing on FX's American Horror Story, to writing and directing his found footage horror short film entitled Homebody, Andrew's various work experience in entertainment is a testament to what is possible when you chase your dreams.

In this episode, Andrew talks with Mike about his early foray into music back home in their native Toledo, following his sister to Los Angeles to chase his dreams in entertainment, how he ended up working on American Horror Story, teaming up with friend Ben Shepler for Paulsen-Shepler, sync licensing and how he got the opportunity for "On the Long Way Down" to be featured in Tow, meeting Rose Byrne, persevering through challenges along his creative journey, relocating to New York City, the courage to chase your dreams, and more.

This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "On the Long Way Down" from Paulsen-Shepler, available where you get your music!

Follow Andrew on Instagram @ajpaulsen. To stay up to date on Andrew's work, visit https://www.ajpaulsen.com/.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://988lifeline.org/

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On episode 207 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with OUDi!

Originally from Canada, OUDi is a Nashville-based artist whose sound combines elements of industrial pop, gothic drama, and dark cinema. Since releasing her debut album "Everybody Dies" in 2024, OUDi has amassed over 500,000 streams and landed on multiple Apple Music Editorial playlists.

On March 20th, OUDi dropped her latest single entitled "ONLY TATTOO." The catchy, romantic goth anthem takes listeners on a journey through that feeling of going from lovers to strangers with someone you were once close to. The song is already making waves, nearing 25,000 Spotify streams and 400 playlist adds shortly after its release.

In this episode, OUDi talks with Mike about her musical journey from Canada to Nashville, including how she got into industrial music, attending an inspiring Vancouver concert of Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age, meeting and working with Dave Ogilvie (NIN, Skinny Puppy), memories from her time in Jakalope and Sons of Daughters, finding her voice with OUDi, making "ONLY TATTOO," processing love, loss, grief, and more.

Follow OUDi on socials  ⁨@itsmeoudi⁩ . To stay up to date with OUDi, visit https://www.itsmeoudi.com/.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://988lifeline.org/

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On episode 206 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Gouged!

Formed in 2020, Gouged is a deathcore band based in the Pacific Northwest. Since their formation, Gouged has been honing their craft and making a name for themselves in the metal landscape.

In 2022, Gouged gave the deathcore community a glimpse of what was on the horizon with their single "Villain." Teaming up with Slam Worldwide for the music video, "Villain" has garnered nearly 8,000 YouTube views and 18,000 streams on Spotify. The band would go to release multiple singles leading up to their 2024 EP entitled DOOM//GLOOM, which spawned heavy hitters like "Thy Flesh Consumed" and "Heavy Weight."

After dropping the single "Heathen" in September 2024, Gouged has continued to build a following in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with live shows. In 2025, they hit the road with A Moments Notice for "The West Coast Damnation Tour," and announced this February that they have signed to Overshadow.

On Friday, March 13th, Gouged dropped their latest single entitled "This Hell, Your Home," part of a forthcoming EP inspired by the emperor Mithridates, known as "The Poison King."

In this episode, Devin McCulloch and Jacob Calica of Gouged talk with Mike about Gouged's formation, the development of their sound, heavy music being a catharsis for grief and pain, the inspiration behind "This Hell, Your Home," signing with Joe Tichy and Overshadow, and more.

Follow Gouged on Instagram @gougedpnw. To stay up to date with Gouged, visit https://linktr.ee/gougedpnw.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://988lifeline.org/

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On episode 205 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ourselves Among Others!

Based in Central Valley California, Ourselves Among Others is a metalcore band who dropped their album entitled "Infinite" this past August. From the introspective nature of "Sink Me Down," to the heartfelt message in "Stay Another Day," "Infinite" showcased the band's ethereal, cinematic sound that's catching on with modern metal fans.

As part of a collaborative and talented California/West Coast metal scene, Ourselves Among Others has been part of The Artery Foundation Winterfest, as well as played shows with the likes of A Moments Notice, Gouged, Seaside Massacre, Solely Veil, and CODE:WORDS, among others.

On February 6th, Ourselves Among Others dropped their latest single entitled "Drain," which was produced, mixed, and mastered by Nick Miller. The band shot the music video for "Drain" themselves, and it has since gone on to amass over 14,000 views on YouTube with BVTV. On April 3rd, Ourselves Among Others is set to release their new single "Parasite."

In this episode, Jake, Matt, and Stephen of Ourselves Among Others talk with Mike about their collective music history together, their earliest introductions and influences in metalcore and alternative music, how Ourselves Among Others came to be, making "Infinite," "Drain," persevering through grief and loss, the healing power of music and metal music, and more.

Follow Ourselves Among Others on Instagram @ourselvesamongothers. To stay up to date on Ourselves Among Others and pre-save their forthcoming single "Parasite," visit https://linktr.ee/ourselvesamongothers.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://988lifeline.org/

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On episode 204 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Jay Williz!

Jay Williz is a California-based rapper, as well as the singer of the genre-defying modern metal band BLVKOUT. After racking up over 50,000 streams in their debut year, BLVKOUT was named "Best Punk Band of 2024" and "Best Metal Band of 2024" by The North Bay Bohemian. Additionally, Jay - who has an extensive catalog as a rapper - took home "Best Hip Hop Artist of 2024" after the release of his introspective rap album Exhume:Rebirth.

In this episode, Jay catches up with Mike on his birthday episode about what his 2025 was like, including the ups and downs of being a musician, experiencing burnout, going cold turkey with his sobriety journey, AI in the music industry, having irons in the fire with BLVKOUT, The Moth Anatomy, his solo work, and more.

This episode also features an exclusive listen of the new BLVKOUT single "Hurricane," available 3/13 where you get your music!

Follow Jay on Instagram @jaywilliz_. Follow BLVKOUT and The Moth Anatomy on Instagram @blvkoutband and @themothanatomy. To get tickets to BLVKOUT's reunion concert on 6/27 at The Phoenix Theater, visit https://www.thephoenixtheater.com/.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; https://988lifeline.org/

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On episode 203 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with King Shampz!

Hailing from West Philadelphia, King Shampz is a rap artist and CEO of Dead Wrong Records, a label which he started with his brother and producer Azzan.

Since dropping the LP Dawn of the Dead on the Dead Wrong Records imprint in December 2020, King Shampz has continued to garner attention from the hip hop world with subsequent releases over the years. His 2024 album Rise of Corleone included the singles "Like That" and "West Philly 187," showcasing King Shampz' cadence and West Philly roots. The music video for "West Philly 187" drummed up a lot of organic attention on YouTube, helping widen his audience.

On January 27th, King Shampz dropped his latest EP entitled Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1." The 5-track record highlights having a hustler's mentality, persevering through trauma, and street life. It ends with Shampz sending a positive message to fans on the track "Struggle And Tears" to not give up and keep going.

In this episode, King Shampz talks with Mike about Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1, including the meaning behind the EP's artwork, having a hustler's mentality in whatever path you choose in life, some of the references included in the record, what Philadelphia was like at the height of Allen Iverson, and more.

This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Struggle And Tears" off of Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1 from King Shampz, available where you get your music!

Follow King Shampz on Instagram @king_shampz. To stay up to date with King Shampz, visit https://linktr.ee/King_Shampz?fbclid=PA.

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 episode 202 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Forge the Sun!

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Forge the Sun is a progressive alternative rock band that formed in 2020. With influences including Deftones, Tool, Rush, Evanescence, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age, Forge the Sun has created a genre-bending sound that's resonating in the Midwest and beyond. 

In 2023, Forge the Sun released their debut album Heart of the Sunrise, followed by their live record Forge the Sun Live at Zeroes and Ones Studios in 2024. In addition to those albums, the band has released numerous singles over the years. Their latest single entitled "Toadhoney" just dropped on January 16th.

On this episode, Ally, Isaac, Barret, and Tristan of Forge the Sun talk with Mike about their various musical influences, the diversity of talent in the Detroit music scene, memorable live shows, having fun pushing boundaries with different genres, and more. 

This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Toadhoney" from Forge the Sun, available where you get your music!

Follow Forge the Sun on TikTok and Instagram @forgethesun and @forgethesunband. To see them live on 3/7 at Mosh For Mutts, visit https://www.sanctuarydetroit.com/index.html.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.

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On episode 201 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ghost Tail!

Hailing from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ghost Tail is an emo/alt band that just released their latest single entitled "Shallow End" on 1/1. This Saturday, 2/21, Ghost Tail will be performing at Thrashers Bar in Colorado Springs with Way Way Back, Anaideia, and The Street Deacons.

On this episode, Brittany, Richard, and Zach of Ghost Tail talk with Mike about how they got into music, Richard joining the band, memorable shows, the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Denver and Colorado Springs music scenes, their latest single "Shallow End," mental health, and more. 

This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Shallow End" from Ghost Tail, available where you get your music!

Follow Ghost Tail on Instagram @ghost.tail.band. To go see them live on 2/21 at Thrashers Bar in Colorado Springs, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Thrashers-Bar-61572179233042/.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.

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.

On episode 200 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Brian Brown!

An East Nashville native, Brian Brown is a hip hop artist based in the Music City who's been active for over a decade.

Since the release of his debut EP 7:22 in 2014, Brown's music has captured the attention of his native Nashville and beyond. Voted "Best Hip-Hop Artist" in the Reader's Poll of the Nashville Scene in 2018, Brown's eclectic musical taste has been on full display with his catalog over the years, which includes the full-length albums Journey (2020) and BBGonProfit (2023). His skills have taken him to festivals like SXSW and A3C, while his song "Come on In" off the aforementioned Journey record is nearing 1.4 million streams on Spotify alone.

On this episode, Brian talks with Mike about his early love for Outkast's Aquemini album, coming from a musical family, his Nashville roots, nonprofit work, more than a decade in hip hop, and more. 

This episode of the podcast also features the song "Flava" from Brian Brown off his album Journey, available where you get your music!

Follow Brian on Instagram @worldofbrown. To stay up to date with Brian, visit https://linktr.ee/worldofbrown.

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 episode 199 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Seth Davis of Light The Fire!

Formed in 2011, Light The Fire is a band from Dallas, Texas that fuses elements of metalcore and melodic hardcore for their own blend of heavy music. On November 22nd, 2024, Light The Fire released their latest record entitled Death Won't Be The End Of Me. The EP was recorded at Saosin guitarist Beau Burchell's California home studio.

In 2025, the band released three new singles, the latest of which is the fiery "Inhuman." Released in December, "Inhuman" already has over 31,000 Spotify streams, while the accompanying music video has over 21,000 YouTube views.

On this episode, Seth talks with Mike about coming from a musical family, his foray into heavy music and hardcore vocals, linking up with the guys in Light The Fire and eventually moving to vocals in the band, getting the opportunity to record with Beau Burchell for Death Won't Be The End of Me, the power of journaling, their shared love of Killswitch Engage (and mutual favorite KsE record), and more. 

This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Inhuman" from Light The Fire, available where you get your music!

Follow Light The Fire and Seth on Instagram @lightthefire_tx and @sdavis_ltf. To stay up to date with Light The Fire, visit https://www.lightthefire.com/home.

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

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.

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.