March Forth with Mike Bauman

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Early Bird!
Based out of Buffalo, New York, Early Bird is a rapper who's releasing his debut EP entitled I Am on Friday, August 20th. Since 2019, he's released 10 singles on Spotify and multiple music videos, with songs ranging from the more emotional nature of "Wide Eyes," to the locked-in flow of "Pop (Bands)," to the guitar-driven, alternative vibe on his latest single "Lungs."
In this episode, Early Bird talks with Mike about making the transition from metal to rap, writing metal lyrics vs. rap lyrics, his influences, Buffalo's music scene, and more.
This episode of March Forth also features the aforementioned "Lungs" off Early Bird's debut EP I Am, available this Friday, August 20th where you get your music! On Saturday, August 21st, he'll be performing his EP release show for I Am at Gypsy Parlor in Buffalo. For more information, visit https://stepoutbuffalo.com/event/early-bird-i-am-ep-release-show/.
Follow Early Bird on Twitter @EarlyBirdRaps, and on Instagram @earlybirdofficial_. To stay up-to-date on Early Bird's music and shows, visit https://linktr.ee/EarlyBirdOfficial.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, 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 music group comprised of Kirsin (aka Young Lennon), Brix and Spitcasso (aka MrSuperNin10do). With roots in hip hop, The Free Boyz have a diverse sound which ranges from the indie pop rock nature of "Bother Me," to the dance vibes of "Last Night," to their latest single "MOCEAN," a summer jam with a catchy chorus featuring Devonte Black.
In this episode, The Free Boyz chat with Mike about their genesis as a group, what got them into music, not allowing outside influences to put their sound in a box, persevering through difficult times, and more.
Follow The Free Boyz on Instagram @thefreeboyz, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeBoyz, and on Twitter @thefreeboyz_. To listen to their latest single "MOCEAN" featuring Devonte Black, visit https://fanlink.to/MOCEAN. To listen to Spitcasso's latest single "Really," visit https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mrsupernin10do/really.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Randy Reno!
A wrestler based out of Georgia, Randy Reno originally hails from the Reno/Las Vegas, Nevada area. After starting out as a referee in Face 2 Face Wrestling, Randy trained and eventually got the opportunity to wrestle. He went on to become the CWFG Passion of Wrestling Champion and the longest holder of the World Heavyweight Title in Face 2 Face Wrestling history, in addition to other titles across Georgia and the South.
In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Randy talks with Mike about his journey to becoming the wrestler he is today (as Randy puts it: "The Best of Your Generation"), including those early days with Teddy Long and Face 2 Face Wrestling, the lawsuit that transpired, his transition to a wrestler and a champion, embracing the hate from fans, his feature film roles, and more.
Follow Randy Reno on Instagram @therandyreno and on Twitter @therandyreno. To stay up-to-date on all things Randy Reno, visit https://randyreno.com/. 
You can also check out Rand Reno's acting chops in Rex Park: Curse of the Golden Buddha, now available on Amazon Prime!
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire!
Comprised of McGregor (guitar), Matty Mullins (vocals), Cory Elder (bass) and Jake Garland (drums), Memphis May Fire has been a metalcore mainstay since 2007. Having released six full-length albums since 2009 - the latest being 2018's Broken - the band dropped their first single of 2021 on June 4th. Entitled "Blood & Water," that single has already amassed more than 2.2 million streams on Spotify.
On this episode of the podcast, Kellen talks with Mike about starting out on the drums when he was young, the success of "Blood & Water," persevering as a songwriter and producer, not letting giving up become part of his mindset, new Memphis May Fire music, and more.
Follow Kellen on Instagram @mmfkellen. To stay up-to-date on Memphis May Fire, follow the band on Instagram @memphismayfire and visit https://memphismayfire.com/. The band's latest single "Death Inside" is available now where you get your music!
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sammy Boller!
Based out of Detroit, Michigan, guitarist Sammy Boller burst onto the national spotlight in 2012 when Joe Satriani picked him as the winner of Guitar Center's "Master Satriani" competition. He went on to play guitar in Citizen Zero, whose single "Go (Let Me Save You)" peaked at #17 on the Billboard "Mainstream Rock" chart in 2016. After his time with Citizen Zero, Boller continued to refine his guitar skills, releasing his debut instrumental album Kingdom Of The Sun in March 2020 on Candyrat Records.
On this episode of the podcast, Sammy talks with Mike about his love for music and guitar, including having musical parents, growing up in Detroit, the rich music history of the Motor City, being inspired by the late great Eddie Van Halen, being part of the Friedman Amplification roster, Kingdom Of The Sun, his new band Pharaohs, and more.
Follow Sammy Boller on Instagram @sammyboller. To check out his new music with Pharaohs, follow the band on Instagram @officialpharaohs. For all things Sammy, visit https://www.sammyboller.com/. Watch Pharaohs' New Years Live Set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b3WASj4GHY&t=27s.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Austin Gold and Eric Cassidy of Rushing Spring!
Comprised of Gold (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Cassidy (Drums), Jake Delventhal (Bass) and Rob Ettinger (Lead Guitar), Rushing Spring formed in 2018 in Danbury, Connecticut. Combining elements of 70's power pop, 80's punk, 90's indie, and 00's emo, Rushing Spring has songs which range from the introspective, slower tempo of their single "Somebody," to the more upbeat, rhythmic nature of "Journeys."
The aforementioned "Somebody" premiered on Alternative Press back in February, while the music video for "Journeys" premiered on New Noise Magazine on May 28th, one day before the release of their EP What We Were Is Not Who We Are.
On this episode, Mike talks with Austin and Eric about the origins of Rushing Spring and their sound, including Austin's sobriety, panic attacks, mental health, lyrics drawn from life experiences, punk's connection with youth, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Journeys" off Rushing Spring's latest EP What We Were Is Not Who We Are, available where you get your music!
Follow Rushing Spring on Instagram @rushingspring, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rushingspring/. To stay up on the band, visit https://linktr.ee/Rushingspringct.
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.