March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 49: Ben DeHan & Lauren White

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ben DeHan & Lauren White!
Based out of Baltimore, Ben and Lauren are not only a musical duo, but also husband and wife-to-be. With Lauren on the cello and Ben handling vocals and guitar, the pair has a pop-punk sound described as somewhere between Machine Gun Kelly and Angels & Airwaves. Lauren's playing paired with Ben's heartfelt vocals and guitar chops gives their sound a unique, emotive feel that helps them stand out and resonate with listeners.
In September, Ben released his debut EP entitled New Nostalgia. The five-track EP was produced by Sam Pura, who's worked with the likes of The Dangerous Summer, Hundredth, State Champs and The Story So Far, among others.
On this episode, Ben & Lauren talk with Mike about how they met, Ben not initially knowing that Lauren played a mean cello, their earliest musical memories, making New Nostalgia, their musical synergy, working with the aforementioned Sam Pura, Toledo accents, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Ben & Lauren's track "Think I Want" off of New Nostalgia, available where you get your music!
To stay up-to-date on Ben & Lauren's music, follow Ben on Instagram @iambendehan, and visit https://www.bendehanmusic.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 48: Colton Ramey

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Colton Ramey!
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Colton has a love for music which dates back his days growing up in Iowa. His uncle got him his first guitar when he was around nine-years-old, and he was hooked. Initially learning songs from the likes of Joan Jett and Guns N' Roses, Colton eventually made his way to metalcore by the time he was in middle school.
After being in multiple bands over the years, Colton's most recent musical project is Spring Hollow, a duo with Nick Nessi in the pop punk and alternative rap vein of Machine Gun Kelly and Sueco. Spring Hollow's first show was with Kevin Gates this summer in Jacksonville, followed by another sold out gig on Halloween weekend.
In this episode, Colton talks with Mike about how he got into music, an inspirational concert where he knew he wanted to be a musician and inspire others, his mental health struggles, helping others, the formation of Spring Hollow, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the single "He Said She Said" from Spring Hollow, available where you get your music!
Follow Colton on Instagram @bvdmentality to stay up-to-date on his new solo project and upcoming EP! Check out Spring Hollow at https://linktr.ee/SpringHollow.
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 47: Doug Heiser (Coe Hill)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Doug Heiser of Coe Hill!
Based in Toronto, Canada, Doug is a talented guitar player. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he satisfied his need to stay creative by spearheading Coe Hill, a collaborative music project rooted in post-hardcore with elements of pop-punk, emo and alternative rock.
In this episode of the pod, Doug talks with Mike about his early musical influences, the difficulties of moving from Canada to the United States right as he was starting high school, Linkin Park being his gateway into alternative music, persevering through the pandemic with the Coe Hill project, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the Coe Hill track "Edge Of Collapse," which features Tyler Small of Saving Vice. It's part of the Coe Hill debut EP entitled Vol 1: Maybe Next Year, available where you get your music!
Follow Doug on Instagram @coehillmusic and @dheis31. To stay up-to-date with Doug and Coe Hill, visit https://linktr.ee/coehill!
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.
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Episode 46: HANDSXFEET

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with HANDSXFEET!
Based out of Arizona, HANDSXFEET has a unique musical style which combines his spoken word poetry with heavy trap and metal elements. The result is a raw, loud, emotional outpouring from the heart that grabs the attention of listeners and live audiences alike.
In 2020, HANDSXFEET dropped his album Speak No Evil, as well as numerous singles. At the core of his mission as an artist and a person is suicide prevention.
On this episode, HANDSXFEET talks with Mike about how he got into music, the tragedy he experienced at a young age which shaped him, his path with spoken word poetry and suicide prevention, the people he's reached along the way, and more.
Follow HANDSXFEET on Instagram @xhandsxfeetx. To stay up-to-date with HANDSXFEET and presave his new single "Blood Child," visit https://linktr.ee/xhandsxfeetx!
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 45: UA The Duo

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with UA The Duo!
Originally from Southern California, the Utah-based UA The Duo is a hip hop tandem of brothers Wallace and Slow-Mo. Together since 2014, UA The Duo have lived up to the ambition in their name (UA is short for "Underground Ambitionz") with their releases over the years.
From collaborations with the likes of Crunchy Black, Skippa Da Flippa, songwriter SPEAKZ and XXL Freshman Jarren Benton, to their 2020 album Bud Brothaz, to numerous singles and music videos, UA The Duo has put in the work over the past seven years as an underground force to be reckoned with. The pair has shown no signs of slowing down in 2021, either. In September 2021 alone, UA The Duo dropped four new singles with four new music videos.
In this episode of the podcast, Wally and Slow-Mo of UA The Duo talk to Mike about their musical lineage, how they got into rap, the wide variety of their influences, Wally's inspiring trip to Mexico City, their trip to Chicago to collaborate with the aforementioned Crunchy Black on "Kodak," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features UA The Duo's latest single "Rollin Loud!" Watch the official music video for "Rollin Loud" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jaeg37L1hj0.
Follow UA The Duo on Instagram @uatheduo, on Twitter @UATheDuo, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UAtheduo/. Follow Wally and Slow-Mo's individual Instagram pages @wally_ua and @slowmo_ua. To stay up-to-date on UA The Duo, visit https://linktr.ee/uatheduo.
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 44: RA The Artist

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with RA The Artist!
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, RA The Artist is an LA-based rapper, actor and producer. A former athlete and U.S. Army Veteran, RA The Artist's music career started back in 2008, but it was difficult for him to create while being active duty in the Army.
This year, RA The Artist has been on his grind musically, having released three singles since February. Each song has a different vibe which showcases his versatility behind the mic, the latest of which is "Show Me" with Mr. Fully.
In this conversation, RA The Artist speaks with Mike about what it was like growing up in Jackson, his days as an athlete and his decision to join the Army, not giving up, collaborating with his wife and fellow artist Goddess KJO, and more.
Follow RA The Artist on Instagram @rta_601, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RTA601/, and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ratheartist1. Follow Goddess KJO on Instagram @iamgoddesskjo, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iamgoddesskjo/, and on Twitter @iamgoddesskjo. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features RA The Artist and Goddess KJO's latest single "Applying Pressure." Stay tuned to their socials for official release details!
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 43: King Shampz

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with King Shampz!
Hailing from West Philadelphia, King Shampz is a hip hop artist and CEO of Dead Wrong Records, a label which he started with his brother and producer Azzan. In December 2020, they dropped the LP Dawn of the Dead on the Dead Wrong Records imprint, which also features DJ Wreck 1, Frio, Rxdiio Rxh, Def Soulja, Pretty Bulli and Blak.
In this episode, King Shampz talks with Mike about growing up in a musically diverse household, Philadelphia's rich hip hop history, the West Philly environment and how it shaped him, learning from his mistakes and turning his life around, Dead Wrong Records, and more.
Follow King Shampz on Instagram @king_shampz. To check out more music from Dead Wrong Records, visit https://soundcloud.com/dead-wrong-records.
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 42: Tyler Small of Saving Vice

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Tyler Small, co-vocalist of Saving Vice!
Rounded out by Chase Papariello (co-vocals), Robbie Litchfield (guitar), Kenjamin Smiertelny (bass) and Sam Whelton (drums), Saving Vice is a metalcore band from Vermont that started in 2017. Over the years, they've played festivals like Warped Tour, the iMatter Festival and Heavy Fest.
Last year, Saving Vice followed up their 2018 EP Colder Than Dark with their debut LP Hello There. In July, they dropped their latest single "Phantom Pain," which is closing in on 70,000 Spotify streams less than two months after its release. Additionally, the accompanying music video for "Phantom Pain" has amassed nearly 254,000 YouTube views.
In this conversation, Tyler speaks with Mike about the success of "Phantom Pain," the intricacies and references in Saving Vice's songs, battling through the pandemic, dealing with anxiety, music as an outlet, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Phantom Pain" from Saving Vice, available where you get your music!
Follow Saving Vice and Tyler on Instagram @savingvice and @tylergetintherobot. Check out Tyler's creative work with Reunion apparel @myreunionapparel. To stay up-to-date with Saving Vice and check out their upcoming live shows with Dropout Kings on the "Glitch In The System" tour, visit https://www.savingvice.com/.
Big thanks to Audrey Caron at Breakout PR!
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 41: Krosst Out

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Krosst Out!
Based in Montreal, Canada, Krosst Out is an alternative hip hop artist who blends elements from genres like rock, punk, and pop into his sound. From the introspective, mental health-focused nature of "Fix Myself," to the more in-your-face vibe of his latest single "Television," Krosst Out wears his heart on his sleeve and is honest and vulnerable in his lyrics.
On this episode of the podcast, Krosst Out talks with Mike about his earliest musical memories, what life was like growing up in a Christian household in a small town, getting into music, spirituality, surviving a car crash with Melotika, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Television" from Krosst Out (featuring Xstitch and IM'PERETIV), 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/.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, 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 40: Graymind

On the 40th episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Graymind!
Based in Arizona, Graymind is a diverse musician whose sound can best be described as cinematic alternative hip-hop. Blending instruments such as guitar and piano into the beats of his music, Graymind has released four singles since November, 2020. The latest of those singles is July's "Drift," which tackles the feeling of losing the connection with somebody close to you as they become consumed by the pull of social media.
In this episode of the podcast, Graymind talks with Mike about his early love of music, including learning to play the piano and guitar, his affinity for movie soundtracks and Metallica, getting into the alternative hip hop scene, finding his voice, persevering through serious health issues to get where he is today, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned single "Drift" from Graymind, available where you get your music!
Follow Graymind on Instagram @graymind.us. To stay up-to-date with the latest from Graymind, visit https://linktr.ee/graymind.us.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, 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.