March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 150: Trauma Therapy

On episode 150 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Trauma Therapy!
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trauma Therapy is a metalcore/rock band that formed in 2022. With influences ranging from Motionless In White, Dayseeker, and Bad Omens, Trauma Therapy's goal is to connect with listeners by sharing their real life experiences with mental health and perseverance through trauma.
That goal is embodied in Trauma Therapy's debut single "Fix My Heart." The emotionally charged track deals with singer Chris Carrington's real life experiences as a therapy patient, and the everyday happenings that accompanied his coping and healing journey. Released on August 23rd, "Fix My Heart" also has an equally emotional music video which features Chris' wife, Jill, who is the lead singer in Charlotte-based rock band Forever May Fall.  
Since its release, "Fix My Heart" is already resonating with music fans. In less than a month, the music video is nearing 10,000 views on YouTube, while the single is approaching 10,000 streams on Spotify alone.
Working with the likes of Pangea Productions (Killakoi), Will Baker (Hollow Intent), Cody Weissinger (The Funeral Portrait), and Colt Crevar (Forever May Fall), Trauma Therapy is just scratching the surface of their potential and creativity in the metalcore and modern rock realms, with more music on the way.
In this episode, Chris and drummer Aaron Kirkland talk with Mike about how they linked up for Trauma Therapy, how they got into music, Chris' mental health journey, how "Fix My Heart" came to be, Jill's support and companionship through Chris' struggles and healing, the music they're working on, and more.
This episode also features the aforementioned "Fix My Heart" from Trauma Therapy, available where you get your music!
Follow Trauma Therapy on Instagram @traumatherapy.official. To stay up-to-date on the band, visit https://linktr.ee/traumatheraphyofficial.
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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If you or someone you know is dealing with mental health struggles, please visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help.

Episode 149: Crash the Calm

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Crash the Calm!
Hailing from New York, Crash the Calm is a band in the emo/post hardcore realm that initially formed in late 2014. On July 24th, the band released their first new music since 2021 - and first with new lead singer James Cadolino - with their single "Rope."
Accompanied by a music video filmed by James Morano, "Rope" is an emotionally charged song that tackles the frantic struggle to feel fine. Throughout the video for "Rope," Crash the Calm conveys that struggle to feel okay with multiple symbolic moments. Morano has also worked with Crash the Calm previously on their videos for "No Deeper Than A Coffin" and "My Nowhere." 
After working hard in the studio in 2023, Crash the Calm will release their self-recorded and produced Lifeless Sounds EP in January 2025.
In this episode, Dan, Pat, and James from Crash the Calm talk with Mike about how they got into music, awesome shows they went to back in the day in New York, perseverance through lineup changes, how James became part of the band in their search for a new singer, the meaning behind "Rope" and the emotional music video that they did for it, and more.
This episode also features the aforementioned "Rope" from Crash the Calm, available where you get your music!
Follow Crash the Calm on Instagram @crashthecalmny. To stay up-to-date with Crash the Calm, visit https://crash-the-calm.myshopify.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.

Episode 148: JayTrey

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with JayTrey!
An Ohio MC, JayTrey is an up-and-coming rap artist with a penchant for lyricism and a versatility on the mic that's present in his musical catalog. Working with close friend and producer Anthony Church, JayTrey has dropped 5 albums and numerous singles since 2017. His latest single entitled "Soles" just dropped on August 2nd.
Additionally, JayTrey and Church are the founders of Proven Knowledge, a collective, brand, and podcast created to inspire and spark people's dreams. In 2023, Proven Knowledge dropped a compilation album entitled Forms of Escapism, which featured JayTrey and numerous other artists. The album has an uplifting feel, shining a light on the versatile talent on the record, as well as the bright future of Proven Knowledge.
In this episode, JayTrey talks with Mike about how he got into hip hop, being inspired by rap titans like Nas and Kid Cudi, his friendship and musical partnership with Anthony Church, starting the Proven Knowledge imprint, pushing through adversity and gaining confidence on the mic, his favorite rappers, new music in the works, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Soles" from JayTrey, available where you get your music!
Follow JayTrey on Instagram @treshaun42. To stay up-to-date with JayTrey, visit https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jaytrey1/soles. To stay up-to-date with Proven Knowledge, visit https://www.provenknowledge.net/. 
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 147: Mark Spence of Royal Chant

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Mark Spence of Royal Chant!
Mark is the founder, principal songwriter, and singer/guitarist of the Australian indie rock band Royal Chant. Formed in the small, Australian coastal town of Port Macquarie back in 2009, Royal Chant has put in the work to develop their sound over the years. The Australian rockers have toured all over, persevered through lineup changes, and cranked out 9 albums in a 15-year span.
After dropping their single "Blunt Force Drama" on May 2nd, Royal Chant is set to release their 10th studio LP entitled Be Your Own Boss this September.
In this episode, Mark talks with Mike about his early love for music, including his appreciation for Bob Dylan, finding his voice as a songwriter, his path to rock music, the Australian rugby news headlines which inspired "Blunt Force Drama," perseverance over the years, and more.
This episode also features the single "Blunt Force Drama" from Royal Chant, available where you get your music!
Follow Royal Chant on Instagram @royalchantau. To stay up-to-date with Royal Chant, visit https://royalchant.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.

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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.