March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 146: Tommy G.

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Tommy G.!
A Sacramento, California native, Tommy G. is an independent hip hop artist with an alternative jazz-hop style and introspective lyrics. With influences like Mac Miller, Tyler, The Creator, and Marlon Craft, Tommy G. has a catalog that aims to challenge the conventions of mainstream hip hop, while also taking listeners through his own personal journey of depression, addiction, recovery, and sobriety.
After releasing his heartfelt and introspective Blue World EP in 2023, Tommy has already dropped 5 songs in 2024, the latest of which is his single "Up & Down," which released on June 7th.
In this episode, Tommy talks with Mike about how he got into rap and making music, his battles with depression and addiction, his road to recovery and sobriety, learning the business side of music at Chico State, working with Anthony Church, new music in the works, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Champion" from Tommy G. and Anthony Church, available where you get your music!
Follow Tommy G. on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tommygrhymes/. To stay up-to-date with Tommy G., visit https://links.tommygrhymes.com/.
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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Episode 145: Danny NoNo (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 a drummer and founder of indie label Big Eleanor Records. Inspired by MF DOOM, Danny wanted to collaborate with different artists and create multiple musical projects under different names, which led to the birth of the label.
Since Mike and Danny first talked in 2022, Big Eleanor Records has continued to grow and leave its mark on the independent music scene. In addition to live shows and numerous releases with DMV rapper Shaw Calhoune, the Big El family welcomed two up-and-coming artists to its roster this year in Laddie Moran and Adrian Rose.
In this episode, Danny talks with Mike about the growth of Big Eleanor Records, including touring and playing live shows, bringing Laddie Moran and Adrian Rose onboard, the awesome new music that's coming in 2024 from Shaw, Laddie, and Adrian, doing what he loves and sticking to his purpose, where his work ethic and DIY spirit comes from, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "No Voicemail" from Shaw Calhoune and Dj Skruff off Shaw's debut full length LP entitled Carry Out On Shaw, available where you get your music!
Follow Big Eleanor Records on Instagram @bigelrecords. To check out new releases and get Big Eleanor Records merch, visit https://bigeleanorrecords.bandcamp.com/music.
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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Episode 144: Colt Crevar & Adam "Crabby" Crabtree of Forever May Fall

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Colt Crevar and Adam "Crabby" Crabtree of Forever May Fall!
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Forever May Fall is a four-piece rock band that's on the rise. Founded in 2017 by vocalist and songwriter Jillyan "Fox" Brennan, Forever May Fall is rounded out by Crevar (guitar/vocals), Crabby (drums), and Patrick "Sweez" Swesey (bass).
After releasing their self-titled, debut LP in 2019, Forever May Fall had their momentum halted from the COVID-19 pandemic and a lineup change. Since that time, the band has honed their craft and polished their sound with the new lineup. 
With influences ranging from Evanescence, Bad Omens, Halestorm, Underoath, and Spiritbox, Forever May Fall has put their songwriting and musical chops on full display since the pandemic. Their 2022 single "Aftermath" has garnered over 350,000 streams on Spotify alone, while the music video for their latest single "Who You Are" has over 59,000 YouTube views since its August 2023 release.
Having worked with producers like Joshua Landry (Motionless in White, LØ Spirit, Funeral Portrait), Kile Odell, (Fozzy, Motionless in White, Nita Strauss) and Wes Lauterbach (Lowborn), Forever May Fall is just scratching the surface of their potential with new music in store for 2024.
In this episode, Colt and Crabby catch up with Mike about what they've been up to since the last time they spoke, including their tour earlier this year with their friends in MKNLY, meeting new fans on the road who love their music, what it's been like to see the streams and music video views for Forever May Fall continue to rise, defining what success means to them, the importance of mental health, the new music the band has in store for 2024, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Who You Are" from Forever May Fall, available where you get your music!
Follow Forever May Fall on Instagram @forevermayfall. To stay up-to-date with the band, visit https://forevermayfall.com/.
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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Episode 143: Jesse Weber of The Failsafe

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Jesse Weber of The Failsafe!
The Failsafe is a modern rock band that melds soaring riffs, powerful choruses, electronic elements, and pop-inspired vocals for a sound that's both catchy and filled with conviction. Since dropping their LP Erasing Color in 2019, The Failsafe has a musical catalog that's topped 1 million streams. Over the years, they've shard the stage with the likes of Nonpoint, Skillet, Drowning Pool, Saliva, Adelitas Way and Saving Abel, among others.
On May 24th, The Failsafe dropped their latest single entitled "Dying To Exist." In just over a month since its release, "Dying To Exist" has over 77,000 Spotify streams, while the accompanying music video has over 35,000 YouTube views.
On this episode, Jesse talks with Mike about finding his voice as a singer growing up in a musical family, his musical progression into becoming a rock vocalist, the challenges he faced with the inception of The Failsafe and the pandemic, the development of the band's sound, working with renowned producers Andrew Baylis, Sahaj Ticotin and Cameron Mizell, motivation during difficult times, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Dying To Exist" from The Failsafe, available where you get your music!
Follow The Failsafe on Instagram @wearethefailsafe. To stay up-to-date with The Failsafe, visit https://wearethefailsafe.com/.
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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Episode 142: Kennedy Jude

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kennedy Jude!
Kennedy is a singer-songwriter based in Chico, California by way of the Midwest. Her passions for theater, songwriting, and acting go back to her childhood. In January, Kennedy released her debut single entitled "Hometown Blues."
On this episode, Kennedy talks with Mike about her early love for songwriting and theater, her inspirations in acting and live performance, meeting manager Tommy G through the SOTA program at Chico State, her debut single "Hometown Blues," and more.
Follow Kennedy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kenjudemusic/. Follow Tommy G on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tommygrhymes/.
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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Episode 141: Steven Aripez & Jeremy Habig (Temecula Valley Film Festival)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steven Aripez and Jeremy Habig!
Steven and Jeremy are the champions behind the Temecula Valley Film Festival. Revived and revamped by Steven and Jeremy in 2023, the festival provides a platform to showcase the work of both emerging and established filmmakers, as well as foster a community of artists, film enthusiasts, and filmmakers in the Temecula Valley. In October 2024, the Temecula Valley Film Festival will be back again at Temeku Cinemas in Temecula, California.
Follow the Temecula Valley Film Festival on Instagram @temeculavalleyfilmfestival. To stay up-to-date with info on the festival, or to submit your film, visit https://temeculavalleyff.com/.
To watch a teaser trailer for Steven's independent horror film "The Director's Cut," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EJWvWe-kCI. You can watch the full film now on Tubi!
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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Episode 140: Mascots

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Robert Coyle and Alex Stewart of Mascots!
Established in 2014, Mascots is a pop-punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the years, they've shared the stage with the likes of Hot Mulligan, Tiny Moving Parts, Everyone Leaves, Microwave, Life Lessons, A Story Told, and A Will Away, among others. In 2017, they also won the opportunity to play the main stage at the Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati alongside the likes of Beartooth, Neck Deep, and Hands Like Houses.
In 2016, Mascots released their debut EP entitled Nothing To Lose, which was followed by EPs The Good In Me and Time To Time in 2017. Both The Good In Me and Time To Time were recorded with Seth Henderson (Real Friends, Homesafe, Knuckle Puck) at Always Be Genius Recording Studio.
Since that time, Mascots has persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic, and continued to release and work on new music. In April, they dropped a new single entitled "Slipping In The Dark," alongside an accompanying music video. Mascots followed up that release with their latest single "Vertigo," which dropped in May.
On June 28th, Mascots is set to release their new EP entitled Bad News on a Beautiful Day. 
On this episode, Robert and Alex talk with Mike about how they got into music, Mascots' formation and Cincy roots, developing their sound, working with Seth Henderson, what it was like getting to play the main stage at Warped Tour in Cincinnati, persevering through the pandemic, the resurgence of pop-punk and emo, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Vertigo" from Mascots, available where you get your music!
Follow Mascots on Instagram @mascotsoh. To stay up-to-date with Mascots, visit https://linktr.ee/mascotsoh.
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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Episode 139: Jared Michael of GrayWeather

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with guitarist Jared Michael of GrayWeather!
Comprised of Michael, Brandon Steputat, Mike Sahm and Rick Orozco, GrayWeather is a band with roots to the Pacific Northwest that combines elements of metal, active rock, progressive metal, and more to create their own blend of emotionally charged, heavy music.
On April 12th, GrayWeather dropped their debut record entitled The Soma Collective. Featuring the band's 2023 debut single "White Rabbit," their latest single "Parasite" featuring Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox), as well as a heartfelt tribute to their friend and former bandmate Molly with the song "Pirouette," The Soma Collective is a fantastic, atmospheric debut that's been years in the making for GrayWeather.
On this episode, Jared talks with Mike about how he got into music, eventually picking up the guitar, paying tribute to Molly with the band's name and "Pirouette," working with LaPlante on "Parasite," what it's like being the guitar tech for Periphery, the hard work and perseverance it took to put together The Soma Collective, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Pirouette" from GrayWeather's debut record The Soma Collective, available where you get your music!
Follow Jared on Instagram @_jared_michael_. Follow GrayWeather on Instagram @grywthr. To stay up-to-date with GrayWeather, visit https://linktr.ee/grywthr.
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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Episode 138: SlowMo of UA The Duo

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with SlowMo of UA The Duo!
Originally from Southern California, the Utah-based UA The Duo is a hip hop tandem of brothers Wally and SlowMo. Together since 2014, UA The Duo have lived up to the ambition in their name (UA is short for "Underground Ambitionz") with their collaborations and releases over the years. Those musical collaborations have included Demrick, XXL Freshman Jarren Benton, and Crunchy Black of Three 6 Mafia, among others. 
Outside of their musical ventures, UA The Duo also does podcasting with their own Utah-based studio - Lab Junkies Studios - where they record podcasts and rent out the space for others to record, as well.
In March, SlowMo dropped his solo album entitled Growing Pains. 
On this episode of the podcast, SlowMo talks to Mike about the process of making Growing Pains, including the themes of self doubt, perseverance, and chasing dreams on the record, teaming up again with Demrick, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features UA The Duo's single "In Due Time" with Demrick, available where you get your music!
Follow UA The Duo on Instagram @uatheduo_. Follow SlowMo's individual Instagram page @slowmo_ua. To stay up-to-date on UA The Duo, visit https://linkpop.com/uatheduo. 
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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Episode 137: Landon Milbourn of Goodbye June

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Landon Milbourn of Goodbye June!
Comprised Milbourn (vocals), and his cousins Tyler Baker (lead guitar) and Brandon Qualkenbush (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Goodbye June is a rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. On 6/28/24, Goodbye June is releasing their new album entitled Deep in the Trouble. The music video for the album's lead single - "The Hard Way" - has already amassed more than 121,000 YouTube views since its release on 4/12.
In this episode, Landon talks with Mike about making Deep in the Trouble, including it being the band's first record as coproducers, the moment he found his confidence as a lead singer, opening for ZZ Top in La Grange, Texas, the importance of art and communication, delectable chicken parm, and more.
This episode of the pod also features the aforementioned single "The Hard Way" from Goodbye June, available where you get your music!
Follow Goodbye June on Instagram @goodbyejune. To stay up-to-date on Goodbye June and preorder Deep in the Trouble, visit https://www.goodbyejune.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. 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.