March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 116: Jordan McGraw (BORT)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Jordan McGraw of BORT!
Having purchased the Tom DeLonge edition Strat when he was 15 years old, Jordan's new single "Can You Hear Me" under his BORT imprint harkens back to the alternative rock, indie, and pop-punk interests of his teenage years.
From early influences like Weezer, Blink-182, Nirvana, and Green Day, McGraw's first BORT tune is already a hit with the pop-punk and alternative fans. The music video for "Can You Hear Me" already has amassed more than 368,000 YouTube views. He teamed up with friends and fellow musicians Zach Merrick (All Time Low) and Jack Lawless (DNCE, Jonas Brothers) for more BORT songs on the way.
In this episode, Jordan talks with Mike about his early days getting into guitar in his teens, making the music that feels natural to him with BORT, the early success of "Can You Hear Me," his friendship and prior tour experiences with the Jonas Brothers, teaming up with Zach and Jack for BORT, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Can You Hear Me" from BORT, available where you get your music!
Follow Jordan on Instagram @borttheband. To stay up-to-date with BORT, visit https://linktr.ee/borttheband. 
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 115: Corpus

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Brent Wyman and Julian Estrada of Corpus!
Comprised of Wyman (drums), Estrada (guitar/vocals), and Grant Moore (bass), Corpus is a Black n' Roll band from Murrieta, California. The trio of rockers is part of a growing West Coast collective of California-based bands and friends (Slingshot, Split Image, and Psycho Mantis, among others) that's been turning up the energy both in their tunes and on the stage in live shows across Southern California. 
After the release of their debut album Death Sequence in June 2022, Corpus dropped their EP Beyond the Grave this past March. Featuring the songs "Realm of Blasphemy" and title track "Beyond the Grave," the EP was mixed and mastered by Low Budget Productions, which is the imprint of Split Image drummer Chris Sia.
In this episode, Brent and Julian talk with Mike about how Corpus formed, the positive energy of the collective of bands that they're a part of in Southern California, their Black n' Roll sound, upcoming shows, horror movies and the horror imagery in their band art, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned song "Beyond the Grave" from Corpus, available where you get your music!
Follow Corpus on Instagram @corpus.band. To get more info on their 9/29 show in Anaheim and future live dates, reach out to the band on Instagram. 
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 114: The Free Boyz

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 rap trio comprised of Kirsin (aka Young Lennon), Brix, and Spitcasso (aka MrSuperNintendo). Rooted in hip hop, The Free Boyz have a diverse sound and lyrical content which includes elements of indie pop rock, dance, introspective vibes, summer jams, and Latin roots. On August 1st, they just dropped their latest single entitled "To My Death."
In addition to their music, The Free Boyz also have a podcast called Free Ain't Free, where the guys discuss everything from current events, to conspiracy theories, finances, music, and more.
In their third appearance on the pod, The Free Boyz return to chat with Mike about fatherhood, spirituality, organized religion, their latest tunes, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "To My Death" from The Free Boyz, available where you get your music!
Follow The Free Boyz on Instagram @thefreeboyz, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeBoyz, and on Twitter @thefreeboyz_. Follow each of the guys on IG at the following handles: @kirsinmusic, @sir_brixalot, @mrsupernintendo. To stay up-to-date on the latest with The Free Boyz, visit https://thefreeboyz.fanlink.to/general.
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 113: Krosst Out

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Krosst Out!
Based in Toronto, Canada, Krosst Out is an alternative hip hop artist who blends elements from genres like rock, punk, and pop into his sound. Thus far in 2023, Krosst Out has dropped multiple new singles as a lead up to his forthcoming full-length album entitled "I Had A Dream I Didn't Have Eyes."
On this episode of the podcast, Krosst Out talks with Mike about the inspiration behind his latest singles, the difficulties he faced as a musical artist during the COVID-19 pandemic, how that period inspired him, the importance of asking questions and not being afraid to make a statement as an artist, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the single "Die Tonight" from Krosst Out (featuring PsydeShow), 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/.
To get tickets to Krosst Out's show at The Piston in Toronto on 9/14, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-at-the-piston-tickets-693395884757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop&fbclid=IwAR2bMP-0XAUL1MEsAKElNNsDQs9RqN5gY0EjzvUNglaLAQ0ggzwYuXmDMAY.
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 112: Ben Fassett (Torr)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Benjamin Fassett of Torr!
Ben is a California-based musician who releases metal music under the name Torr. From his hardcore vocals, to his personal lyrics, to his heavy guitar riffs, Fassett's self-released music under the Torr imprint are a true musical catharsis.
After releasing a trio of Torr singles in 2022, Fassett dropped his EP "Lone Desert Bones" on April 10th, 2023. His latest release is an EP entitled "Snake Skin Face," which just came out on August 22nd, 2023.
In this podcast, Ben talks with Mike about getting into heavy music when he was young, overcoming hand tremors and picking up the guitar, finding his voice as a heavy vocalist, his perspective now looking back on his past and more difficult times, his new EP "Snake Skin Face," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Workhorse" off the aforementioned "Snake Skin Face" EP from Torr, available where you get your music!
Follow Ben on Instagram @torrband.
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 111: The Art of Deception

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Art of Deception!
Hailing from Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, The Art of Deception is a metal band whose sound continues to expand since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015. Blending elements of metalcore, deathcore, death metal, heavy breakdowns, and personal lyrics, The Art of Deception is a force to be reckoned with in metal music.
On their latest single "Despondency," The Art of Deception tackles mental health struggles of depression, fear, and uncertainty from a very personal place lyrically, letting listeners know that they're not alone in their own struggles. Since its June 9th release, "Despondency" has amassed nearly 14,000 Spotify streams, while the accompanying music video has received over 15,000 YouTube views.
In this podcast, Nolan, Jared, Travis, and Marcus of The Art of Deception have a deep conversation with Mike about mental health struggles, including perseverance through difficult times and negative thoughts, Nolan's heartfelt lyrics on "Despondency" and the meaning behind them, the progression of their sound over the years, their forthcoming EP "Imminence," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Despondency" from The Art of Deception, available where you get your music!
Follow The Art of Deception on Instagram @theartofdeceptionofficial.
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 110: Set The Sun

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Set The Sun!
Comprised of friends Arc and Eris, Set The Sun is a modern metal outfit whose sound blends elements of electronic, metalcore, progressive rock, numetal, and industrial for a cinematic and emotive listening experience. The duo collaborates with other talented musicians they reference as "The Collective," which includes the likes of Clint Lowery (Sevendust), DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit), Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter), Michael Lessard (The Contortionist), and producer Forrester Savell, among others.
In July 2022, Set The Sun dropped their debut EP entitled "In Absentia, Vol. 1." That initial release resonated with heavy music fans, with tracks like "The Way Back" (featuring DJ Lethal & TELLE) and "Invisible" (featuring Ryan Clark) racking up over 91,000 and 179,000 Spotify streams, respectively. Additionally, the corresponding music videos for "The Way Back" and "Invisible" have garnered a combined 140,000 YouTube views to date.
So far in 2023, Set The Sun has dropped three singles - "Arrival," "The Truth" (featuring Clint Lowery), and "A Better Way To Bleed" - off their forthcoming LP entitled "At War." 
In this episode, Arc and Eris talk with Mike about their shared respect and admiration for the aforementioned Clint Lowery and Sevendust, how they got into heavy music when they were younger, making meaningful music that connects with listeners on an emotional level, persevering through anxiety and negative feelings, paying respect to the late, great Chester Bennington with "A Better Way To Bleed," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "A Better Way To Bleed" from Set The Sun, available where you get your music!
Follow Set The Sun on Instagram @setthesunband. To stay up-to-date with Set The Sun, visit https://www.setthesun.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 109: After Hour Animals

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with After Hour Animals!
With inspiration ranging from bands like Dayseeker, Bring Me The Horizon, and Bad Omens, After Hour Animals is a metalcore band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin that formed in 2020. Since releasing their EP "Remember This" on 3/20/20, After Hour Animals has taken their music from the shores of Lake Michigan to the globe. Their 2020 single "All It Takes" is nearing 1 million streams on Spotify alone, while their single "Dangerous" is nearing 500,000 Spotify streams since its December 2022 release. 
In their latest single entitled "What I Wanted," After Hour Animals tackles the subject matter of losing someone you love, and the grief and reflection that comes with it. Since its June 2nd release, "What I Wanted" has amassed nearly 15,000 Spotify streams, while its accompanying music video has over 3,000 views on YouTube.
On this episode, Nik, Armon, and Bao from After Hour Animals talk with Mike about their friendship, how they got into music, the meaning behind "What I Wanted," the backstory behind their music video shoots, developing their own sound, and more. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "What I Wanted" from After Hour Animals, available where you get your music!
Follow After Hour Animals on Instagram @afterhourmke. To stay up-to-date with After Hour Animals and check out their August tour dates, visit https://www.afterhouranimals.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 108: Keeper

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Keeper!
Hailing from London, UK, Keeper is an alternative music artist that's continued to build a following since releasing his debut EP "Guess I'm Keeper" in March, 2021. Fusing elements of hyper pop, pop punk, post hardcore, emo rap, and 808s, Keeper's talent on the guitar and behind the mic have garnered the attention of media outlets like Alternative Press, BBC Introducing, Idobi Radio, Clash Magazine, New Noise Magazine, and more.
Despite his talent as a musician, Keeper tries not to take himself too seriously, which is evident in several of his music videos. So far in 2023, he's dropped the singles "Come Around" and "I Don't Even Know Myself," the latter of which features fellow rising UK music artist tmdistant. Both songs show Keeper's creative evolution, giving fans something to chew on prior to his forthcoming EP "The Greatest Hits...He Lied."
In this podcast, Keeper talks with Mike about his early love for Britney Spears, putting the time in on guitar, finding his voice as a vocalist, the difficulties of COVID which led him to starting Keeper, not taking himself too seriously, his sold-out London show with tmdistant back in June, his forthcoming EP "The Greatest Hits...He Lied," and more. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Keeper's latest single "I Don't Even Know Myself" featuring tmdistant, available where you get your music!
Follow Keeper on Instagram @guessimkeeper. To stay up-to-date with Keeper, visit https://www.guessimkeeper.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 107: Major Moment

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sasha Razumova and Andrey Borzykin of Major Moment!
Formed in 2018, Major Moment is a pop metal band based in Boston, Massachusetts. Since their debut EP one small stEP back in 2018, Major Moment has made a global impact in the modern metal and hard rock community. With a sound that blends melodic vocals, powerful choruses, synths, and heavy riffs, Major Moment has racked up over 2 million Spotify streams worldwide.
From the introspective and anthemic nature of "The Flood" (721k+ Spotify streams), to a single inspired by an online troll in "Toxic" (120k+ Spotify streams), to the inspiring vibe of their latest single "Overcome," Major Moment's diverse sound continues to resonate with fans around the globe.
In this episode, Sasha and Andrey talk to Mike about growing up in Russia and getting into heavy music, their love and respect for Linkin Park, the hard work they put into each release and improving as a band, the creativity that goes into their music videos, dealing with the pain and sadness of the Russia-Ukraine war, their forthcoming album entitled The Pain That Makes Us Grow, and more. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Major Moment's latest single "Overcome," available where you get your music!
Follow Major Moment on Instagram @major.moment. To stay up-to-date with Major Moment and get your hands on some awesome pre-order options for The Pain That Makes Us Grow, visit https://majormomentband.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.