March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 69: Pat McDonagh (Mutilatred, Lake Erie Studio)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Pat McDonagh!
Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Pat is a tattoo artist (Lake Erie Studio) and musician who plays guitar and does vocals in the death metal band Mutilatred. On May 13th, Mutilatred dropped their latest LP entitled Determined to Rot via Redefining Darkness Records. The cover art for the record was painted by Pat, who received his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from the University of Toledo.
In this episode, Pat talks with Mike about his love for drawing and heavy music starting at a young age, sharpening his artistic ability and learning from renowned professor Diana Attie while attending UT, Mutilatred's latest album Determined to Rot, getting the opportunity to tour with The Black Dahlia Murder, memories of the late Trevor Strnad, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "All the Way Dead" off Mutilatred's latest album Determined to Rot, available where you get your music!
Follow Mutilatred on Instagram @mutilatred. Follow Pat on Instagram @patrickmcdonagh. Follow Lake Erie Studio on Instagram @lakeeriestudio. To support Mutilatred, visit https://mutilatred.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 68: Ryan Wayton (Nuclear Honeymoon 10-Year Anniversary Special)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ryan Wayton of Tropic Bombs!
Hailing from Mike's hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Ryan (vocals, drums, producer) and Tropic Bombs stormed onto the local music scene back in 2011. They quickly built a dedicated fan base with their high-energy live shows and fusion of rock, reggae and hip-hop. Tropic Bombs released their debut LP Nuclear Honeymoon in 2012, EP Return to Bomber Bay in 2014, and several singles in the years since.
In this special edition episode of the podcast, Ryan and Mike take a trip down memory lane and talk about Tropic Bombs' debut LP Nuclear Honeymoon, which turns 10 this summer. To commemorate the anniversary, Tropic Bombs has produced a limited run vinyl of Nuclear Honeymoon, available here: https://www.tropicbombs.com/product-page/nuclear-honeymoon-limited-edition-10th-anniversary-vinyl-preorder.
This episode also features Tropic Bombs' song "Block the Sun" off their debut album Nuclear Honeymoon, available where you get your music!
Follow Tropic Bombs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs/, Instagram @tropicbombs, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DqxAd-jIo2BcwKE115dVw.
To stay up-to-date on Tropic Bombs and check out the 10-Year Anniversary vinyl for Nuclear Honeymoon, visit https://www.tropicbombs.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 67: Chvrlie Mike & John Mark McKenna of Temples

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Chvrlie Mike and John Mark McKenna of Temples!
Hailing from the Chicago area, Chvrlie Mike and John are the musical duo behind the progressive metal outfit Temples. While each has their own creative and musical pursuits, the pair has put out several singles together under the Temples name since 2019. The latest of those singles is "Avoidant," a powerful and personal song that centers around avoidant attachment style.
In this episode, Chvrlie Mike and John talk with Mike about how they got into music, how they met each other and started making music together, the Chicago music scene, the inspiration behind "Avoidant," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Avoidant" from Temples, available where you get your music! To stay up-to-date with Temples, follow them on Instagram @temples_us!
Follow John Mark McKenna and 315 Audio & Media on Instagram @john_mark_mckenna and @315audio_media. Follow Chvrlie Mike on Instagram @chvrliemike.
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 66: Keith Allen

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Keith Allen!
Originally from California, Keith is a singer/songwriter and guitarist. On April 22nd, he released his debut EP entitled Floral Words. Recorded with Dylan Baumgartner of Reelverse Productions, the 7-song Floral Words is a laid-back, introspective listen which highlights Keith's soulful voice and rhythmic chops on the guitar and ukulele.
In this episode, Keith talks with Mike about how he got into music and the guitar, finding his voice, his close group of friends who all push and inspire each other, recording Floral Words with his friend Dylan Baumgartner of Reelverse Productions, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "High Hopes" off Floral Words, available where you get your music!
Follow Keith on Instagram @keithallen_music. To stay up-to-date with Keith's music, visit https://instabio.cc/Keithallenmusic.
Follow Reelverse Productions on Instagram @reelverseproductions, and visit https://www.reelverseproductions.com/. To check out Keith's role as Sauce in Dylan Baumgartner's short film Me & You, watch it on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YlIv0rm48.
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.
To check out Mike's feature in the Nashville Voyager, visit https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-mike-bauman/.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.