March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 65: Ali Slater

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ali Slater!
Based in NYC, Ali is a singer-songwriter who has been playing piano since she was a child. After giving up on music in college, Ali decided to kickstart her music dreams following the deaths of a coworker and her high school music teacher Joe Carbone during the pandemic.
A big step towards that musical dream was her debut EP LUS!D, which just released on April 8th. The five-track EP shows off Ali's melodic and songwriting abilities as she gives listeners an honest take on her dating experiences with men. It's an authentic listen from front-to-back that's already catching the attention of pop-punk and emo fans.
In this conversation, Ali speaks with Mike about how she got into music and the piano at a young age, the impetus behind her chasing her music dreams during the pandemic, connecting with producer Matt Squire, LUS!D, the abuse and mental health issues she's endured, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the title track off Ali Slater's debut EP LUS!D, available where you get your music!
Follow Ali on Instagram @alislaterofficial. To stay up-to-date with Ali, visit https://linktr.ee/alislater.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, please visit https://ncadv.org/resources. For additional information about therapy or counseling in your area, visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.

Episode 64: Joe Lana, Jr. (The Cowboy Drummer)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Joe Lana, Jr. of Dropout Kings!
Known as The Cowboy Drummer on his social media platforms, Lana is a drummer from Rochester, New York who has amassed a large online following over the past few years.
From drum covers across multiple genres, to humorous clips and behind the scenes videos, Lana's consistent work on TikTok and his other social media platforms has grown so much in recent years that it reached the likes of Tommy Lee. Lana's drum cover of Dropout Kings caught the band's attention, and he eventually landed the spot as their drummer.
In this episode, Lana talks with Mike about his love for the drums at an early age thanks to his father, Joe Sr., his father and grandfather's inspiration behind The Cowboy Drummer, drug addiction and his path to sobriety, manifesting and chasing your dreams, and more.
Follow Joe on Instagram @thecowboydrummer. To stay up-to-date on everything he's got going on, visit https://www.thecowboydrummer.com/.
To check out upcoming tour dates for Dropout Kings, follow the band on Instagram @dropoutkingsaz and visit https://dropoutkingsmusic.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 63: Brandon Young & Andrew Stanton of Retail

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Brandon Young and Andrew Stanton of Retail!
A duo from Toledo, Ohio, Retail just released their debut album entitled The Fall of Rainbows on March 25th. While their sound falls under the umbrella of indie rock, Retail's musical versatility is on full display with The Fall of Rainbows. From elements of Latin, ska, rock, pop, saxophone, and piano just to name a few, Young and Stanton take listeners on a musical journey with their first LP together.
In this episode, Retail talks with Mike about their friendship, musical synergy, the recording process of The Fall of Rainbows, the impetus behind making the record together, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Retail's song "Curiosities" off of The Fall of Rainbows, available where you get your music!
Follow Retail on Instagram @retail_band. If you'd like a physical copy of The Fall of Rainbows, visit https://retailbandmusic.bandcamp.com/!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 62: Tyler Baker of Goodbye June

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Tyler Baker of Goodbye June!
Comprised of Baker (lead guitar), and his cousins Landon Milbourn (vocals) and Brandon Qualkenbush (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Goodbye June is a rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. On 2/18/22, they dropped their new album entitled See Where The Night Goes. One week after its release, See Where The Night Goes was the #20 Official German Album on the German charts, as well as the #1 Rock Album and #33 Top 40 Album on the Great Britain charts.
In this episode, Tyler talks with Mike about his earliest influences on the guitar, how his brother Shane's death motivated him to chase his dreams in music, making See Where The Night Goes during the pandemic, and more.
Follow Goodbye June on Instagram @goodbyejune. To stay up-to-date on all things Goodbye June, visit https://www.goodbyejune.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.
 

Episode 61: Chad Czerniak

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Chad Czerniak!
Chad is one of Mike's best friends who he's known since they were 10 years old. Since January, 2021, Chad has been sober.
In this episode, Chad and Mike talk about their friendship, how being children of divorce shaped them as they got older, their Catholic upbringings, Chad's drug use and rock bottom that led to his sobriety, and more.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-8255. For additional information about therapy or counseling in your area, visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. 
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.

Episode 60: Melotika

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Melotika!
Melotika is a Canadian pop artist with an affinity for the 80s whose sound can be described as new-retro/electropop. In 2018, she released her debut album Unaware. In 2021, she dropped her Dancing Without You EP.
With an authentic sound, heartfelt lyrics and creative music videos, Melotika continues to connect with fans around the globe. On February 25th, she dropped her latest single entitled "Digital Dreams," which has already amassed nearly 14,000 Spotify streams. The accompanying music video also has over 5,200 views on YouTube.
In this conversation, Melotika talks with Mike about her earliest musical memories, the challenges she's faced from the time she was a youth in chasing her dream, becoming Melotika, meeting and falling in love with her boyfriend and fellow Canadian musical artist Krosst Out, her latest single "Digital Dreams," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Melotika's latest single "Digital Dreams," available where you get your music!
Follow Melotika on Instagram @melotika. To stay up-to-date with all things Melotika, visit https://melotika.com/!
To check out Krosst Out's five-year anniversary remaster of his Lifeoftheparty EP, visit http://www.krosstoutmusic.com/!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.

Episode 59: Lake Mosaic

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Lake Mosaic!
Comprised of Adam Whitener (lead guitar), Matt Eble (lead vocals), Naveed Ajam (rhythm guitar), Ben Merte (bass) and Anthony DeMartinis (drums), Lake Mosaic is a band based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area that describes its genre-blending sound as Midwest Easycore. 
Fusing elements of pop-punk, easycore and Midwest emo, Lake Mosaic dropped its debut full-length album entitled Perseverance on February 11th. With a combination of outstanding musicianship and heartfelt lyrics that deal with themes of healing, emotional trauma, recovery and self-determination, Perseverance is a cohesive, nine-track debut that takes listeners on a trip from start to finish.
In this episode, Adam, Matt, Naveed and Anthony talk with Mike about how they got into music, the formation of Lake Mosaic, the lyrical themes which went into the band's debut album Perseverance, and more. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Wasted Love" off Lake Mosaic's debut album Perseverance, available where you get your music!
Follow Lake Mosaic on Instagram @lakemosaicband. To stay up-to-date with all things Lake Mosaic, visit https://linktr.ee/lakemosaic.
This Friday, March 4th, Lake Mosaic will be performing at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Michigan! For tickets, visit https://pyramidschemebar.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.

Episode 58: Caleb Reynolds and Alex Brett of Promises Unsaid

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Caleb Reynolds and Alex Brett of Promises Unsaid!
Comprised of Reynolds (vocals), Brett (guitar), Adam Gow (drums/synth) and Jaden Lynch (guitar/backup vocals), Promises Unsaid is a metalcore band from Binghamton, New York. Their sound covers topics including anxiety, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts and self-doubt, among others.
In September 2021, Promises Unsaid released their debut full-length album entitled Growing Pains, which they recorded with Randy Pasquarella of Pasquarella Recordings. This Friday, February 25th, they're dropping their latest single "Mind Play" off their forthcoming record!
On this episode, Caleb and Alex talk with Mike about how they got into heavy music, Promises Unsaid's sound, persevering through lineup changes, divorce, mental health, the story behind "The Smoothie King" music video, their upcoming single "Mind Play," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the Promises Unsaid song "Bpd" from their debut album Growing Pains, available where you get your music!
To stay up-to-date with Promises Unsaid, follow them on Instagram @promisesunsaid, and visit promisesunsaid.com. Pre-save their new single "Mind Play" here!: https://show.co/SHGEgRa.
Big thanks to Audrey Caron at Breakout PR!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-8255. For additional information about therapy or counseling in your area, visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. 

Episode 57: Dylan Baumgartner (Reelverse Productions)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Dylan Baumgartner of Reelverse Productions!
Based in California, Dylan is a creative talent whose work and interests span across numerous artistic mediums, including music, music videos, short films, comics, and more. In 2021 alone, Dylan's band Slingshot released their album entitled The Straw Man in September, which was followed by the release of his short film entitled Me & You in October. Additionally, he put out Fall and Summer issues of his Reelverse Magazine. 
On this addition of the podcast, Dylan speaks with Mike about his love for numerous artistic mediums, including his early musical memories, his interest in film, the inspirations behind The Straw Man and Me & You, turning negatives into positives, working with a talented and inspiring group of friends, not quitting on your dreams, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Cut & Run" featuring Summer Winstead off Slingshot's album The Straw Man, available where you get your music!
To stay up-to-date with Dylan's projects, follow Reelverse Productions on Instagram @reelverseproductions, and visit https://www.reelverseproductions.com/. To check out Preston Vega's art (he did the album art for The Straw Man), follow him on Instagram @superxstupid.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.

Episode 56: Danny NoNo of Big Eleanor Records

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Danny NoNo of Big Eleanor Records!
Based in Pennsylvania, Danny is not only a diehard Philadelphia sports fan, but also a beast of a drummer. He plays drums in Advocaat and Homemade Ski Mask, bands both rooted in punk, but with completely different vibes and musical styles.
Inspired by MF DOOM, Danny wanted to collaborate with different songwriters and create multiple musical projects under different names, which led to the birth of Big Eleanor Records. In 2021 alone, Advocaat's Dark Patterns EP, Homemade Ski Mask's Redballbluechicago EP, and Shaw Calhoune's MARIANA EP all released under the Big Eleanor Records imprint, in addition to a pair of skate decks.
In this episode, Danny talks with Mike about how he got into punk music, his ability and work ethic behind the drum kit, the impetus for starting Big Eleanor Records, the importance of educators, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Caffeine" off Advocaat's Dark Patterns, available where you get your music!
Follow Big Eleanor Records on Instagram @bigelrecords.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.