March Forth with Mike Bauman

A podcast featuring conversations with the common threads of perseverance and moving forward.

March Forth with Mike Bauman is a music podcast hosted by Mike Bauman, with 279 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Bauman hosts March Forth with Mike Bauman, a music show with 279 episodes published.

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  Episode #253

  Episode 219: Noctara

  Aug 18, 202659 min

  On episode 219 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Landon Siebens and Brady Mueller of Noctara! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Noctara is bringing new blood to the modern rock and alternative metal landscape with their collective experience in the music industry. Comprised of Siebens (guitar), Mueller (drums), and Brandon Elgar (vocals), Noctara released their first single entitled "7 SECOND HOLD" on April 16th. With heavy musicality and a gnarly chorus to compliment Elgar's introspective lyrics, "7 SECOND HOLD" landed on both SiriusXM Octane's Test Drive, as well as the "Locals Only" segment of Nashville's own 102.9 The Buzz. After playing their first live gig together at The Cobra in East Nashville in late July on a bill that also featured Zhaklina and Dakota, Noctara dropped their second singled entitled "OTC" on August 7th. In this episode, Landon and Brady talk with Mike about the inception of Noctara, including recruiting Brandon (formerly of Palisades), the immediate vibes he brought to their sound, the mighty Sevendust and Landon's lifechanging onstage moment with them at Welcome to Rockville, crafting their sound with the help of Jim Jonsin, the musical synergy they have with Noctara, perseverance in chasing your dreams, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "OTC" from Noctara, available where you get your music! Follow Noctara on Instagram at the following: @noctara.fm , @landonsiebensmusic , @backbeatbrady , @brandonelgar . To stay up to date with Noctara, visit https://noctara.komi.io/. 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.

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  Episode #252

  Episode 218: Hollow Wake

  Aug 11, 20261h 20m

  On episode 218 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Josh Overton and Bobby Spencer of Hollow Wake! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hollow Wake is a rock/metalcore band that was born in early 2022. Featuring band members that have roots ranging from punk, emo, hardcore, and rock, Hollow Wake has their own unique blend of modern rock, with mental health as the focus. Since their inception, Hollow Wake has made a name for themselves in the Music City and beyond. With influences ranging from Dayseeker, to The Plot In You, Beartooth, My Chemical Romance, and Silverstein, Hollow Wake has crafted a sound that's both emotional and powerful. This versatility has been on display with their 2026 releases, which range from the introspective, Chester Bennington-esque chorus in "So Cold," to the heavy, grindy nature of their latest single "Face This." Having built a solid fan base on the strength of their songs and live shows alongside the likes of The Word Alive, UNWELL, CKY, Attack Attack!, and Dragged Under, among others, 2026 is shaping up to be Hollow Wake's biggest year yet. After dropping numerous new singles, as well as reworked and reimagined versions of previous releases, Hollow Wake announced in August that they're getting ready to release their sophomore album entitled "Dying To Be Whole." The LP was created in collaboration with Drew Bender of UNWELL. The record tackles themes of grief, healing, identity, and personal growth, a chapter a Hollo Wake calls their heaviest and most dynamic to date. Additionally, Hollow Wake will be performing their first ever headlining show on Labor Day, 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville. The free event will feature Hollow Wake playing "A Season to Bloom" in its entirety. In this episode, Josh and Bobby of Hollow Wake talk with Mike about the songwriting process, lyrical inspiration, and production on their new releases, some deets on "Dying To Be Whole," and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Face This" from Hollow Wake, available where you get your music! Follow Hollow Wake on Instagram @wearehollowwake . To stay up-to-date with Hollow Wake, visit https://www.hollowwake.com/. For tickets to Hollow Wake's 8/14 show at The Basement East in Nashville with Framing Hanley, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108494312?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. For more info on Hollow Wake's free headlining show on 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108736782?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. 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.

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  Episode #251

  Episode 217: John Nicholson of E.Y.E. Productions

  Jul 28, 20261h 1m

  On episode 217 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with John Nicholson of E.Y.E. Productions! Having grown up in Nashville most of his life, John is classically trained in theater/music and the Performing Arts, in addition to a background in communications, radio, and television. When he came back to the Music City after some time away, a Tears for Fears cover show that he attended helped plant the seed for John to create a sense of community within the Nashville music scene and give back. With his E.Y.E. Productions imprint (Everything You Ever Productions), John helps put on themed shows in Nashville which also give back to various charitable and non-profit organizations. Featuring an array of artists and talent within the local music scene performing cover songs, E.Y.E. Productions events over the years have included New Wave Prom Night (80s hits), The Halloween Ball (Halloween classics), and THE VOID (industrial, alternative, and nü-metal). Additionally, John fronts the Nashville-based Nine Inch Nails tribute band Not Your Nails, the Korn tribute band Karrot, performs as The Nashville Krampus, and is part of the East Nashville Clowns. On Saturday, August 1st, E.Y.E. Productions is putting on another addition of THE VOID at Eastside Bowl in Nashville. Featuring Not Your Nails performing "Broken" in its entirety, this addition of THE VOID will also feature other Nashville talent performing covers from the likes of Slipknot, Tool, Poppy, Type O Negative, and Depeche Mode, among others. The event will raise money for MusiCares , a non-profit which helps musicians. In this episode, John talks with Mike about how he got into music and the performing arts, having a supportive family that fostered creativity and giving back, creating E.Y.E. Productions, building a sense of community in the local Nashville music scene, some of his favorite vinyl albums, 80s TV and movies, and more. Follow John on Instagram @everythingyoueverproductions and @not_trent_reznor . For tickets to THE VOID on 8/1 at Eastside Bowl in Nashville, visit https://www.eventim.com/event/the-void-rock-industrial-night-eastside-bowl-21860682/. 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.

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  Episode #249

  Episode 215: All the Tension

  Jul 7, 20261h 22m

  On episode 215 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kris Jackson of All the Tension! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Kris Jackson is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He's the lead vocalist in the Nashville-based pop-punk/metalcore band All the Tension, which also features Donovan Kirkpatrick (guitar), Andrew Bergman (bass), and Tyler Peck (drums). After dropping a handful of singles in 2024 to give fans a taste of their sound, All the Tension just dropped their debut, self-titled LP on June 20th. From heavy metalcore riffs, to catchy pop punk hooks, and Kris' ability to do cleans, screams, and play the keys, All the Tension's full-length debut is a great front-to-back listen that explores the emotions of the human experience behind the band's name. In this episode, Kris talks with Mike about All the Tension's debut album, including the stories behind "Parking lot Malört shots," "Seven," and "All my Friends are Dead," creating a front-to-back listen album where each track goes into the next, their favorite Korn and Slipknot albums, the glory days of numetal and TRL, the awesome people and talent in the Nashville music scene, and more. This episode also features the song "Seven" from All the Tension's debut LP, available where you get your music! Follow Kris on Instagram @kjax2288 . Follow All the Tension on Instagram @allthetension . To stay up to date with All the Tension, visit https://www.allthetension.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.

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  Episode #248

  Episode 214: Nadia Vaeh

  Jun 30, 20261h 19m

  On episode 214 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Nadia Vaeh! Originally from Atlanta, Nadia is a Nashville-based artist who is trailblazing a sound she calls "poptimistic-rock." A staunch mental health advocate, Nadia has transmuted the darkness she's encountered in life into her music. Over the years, she's built a fan base through that authenticity, as well as her unique blend of pop-punk, emo, alternative, and indie rock. With a catalog that includes everything from covers of Nirvana, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish, to the introspective mood of "Anxiety," the playful nature of "a nOOd.," or the reflective vibe on her latest single "Honeysuckles," Nadia has an awesome range as a vocalist and singer-songwriter. In this episode, Nadia chats with Mike about her early love for music, including her Mom's positive influence with poetry, turning negatives into positives, finding her confidence and voice as a performer, working with her partner and producer Tyler, the fun and creativity that go into her music videos, mental health advocacy, persevering through dark times, relocating to Nashville, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Honeysuckles" from Nadia Vaeh, available where you get your music! Follow Nadia on Instagram @nadiavaeh . To stay up to date with Nadia, visit https://www.nadiavaeh.com/. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod . To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. If you or someone you know needs mental health support and resources, please visit https://988lifeline.org/. 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.

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