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On episode 226 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Dan Willard and DJ Petardi of Suffer Through! Comprised of Willard (vocals), Petardi (bass), Conor Lewis (guitar), and Ryan Farkas (drums), Suffer Through is a Central New Jersey deathcore band. With friendships that span years in previous band iterations, Suffer Through's heavy sound has developed into something both unhinged and emotionally raw.  Drawing influence from the likes of Suicide Silence, Bodysnatcher, Spite, and Traitors, Suffer Through is looking to etch their name in a long lineage of both New Jersey and East Coast heavy music. In June, Suffer Through dropped their album entitled Ashen Beginnings, which was a combination of both new and older material from previous iterations of the band. On October 14th, the band released its latest single entitled "I Hate It Here" with fellow Jersey heavyweights Ocean of Illusions. On November 28th, Suffer Through will be performing at Zen West in Baltimore, Maryland as part of The Robbie Asbury Memorial Show. In this episode, Dan and DJ talk with Mike about their earliest inspirations with metal and deathcore, including DJ attending an Ozzy and Rob Zombie show as a kid, the Myspace era of deathcore, the band's years of friendship in other projections which led to Suffer Through, teaming up with Mikey Dunn and Core Collective Talent, the sonic culmination of Ashen Beginnings, their latest single "I Hate It Here" with Ocean of Illusions, how heavy music and sad songs help them with processing anxiety and depression, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "I Hate It Here" from Suffer Through with Ocean of Illusions, available where you get your music! Follow Suffer Through on Instagram  ⁨@sufferthroughnj. To stay up to date with Suffer Through, visit https://linktr.ee/sufferthroughnj. For tickets to The Robbie Asbury Memorial Show in Baltimore on 11/28, visit https://zenwest-baltimore.com/baltimore-towson-zen-west-events. 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.

On episode 225 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Bran Merritt of Sleep Nation! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Sleep Nation is an alternative rock duo comprised of Merritt (vocals, guitar) and Joey Lauretta (drums). Initially founded in 2010, Sleep Nation has made a name for themselves in the Music City with their own style and energetic live shows over the years. After becoming a duo in 2020, Sleep Nation has been hard at work, both on the stage and in the studio. In September 2023, they dropped their sophomore album entitled AND THEN THERE WERE 2, their first release as a two-piece. That album helped them get nominated for "Best Rock Album" and "Best Duo of the Year" at the 2024 Josie Music Awards, which were held at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. After releasing their album entitled Deadbeat Disco in November 2024, Sleep Nation has continued to explore creative expression and multiple genres in their music. The duo's latest endeavor is a concept album arc inspired by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death. Each of the Four Horsemen represents a different music genre in Sleep Nation's releases. The first installment was The Spaceman - Conquest in August 2025, which was in the electronic and industrial vein. The next was Famine the Desolate (dark folk) on 9/30/26, which will be followed by Death the Destroyer (80s goth, darkwave) and War the Destructor (metal, hard rock) before the end of the year. Additionally, just in time for Halloween, Sleep Nation dropped a dark, slowed down, folkier version of the Hall & Oates classic "Maneater" with Sisters Mann and Nikki Christie (Flight Attendant). Directed by Adam Settle, the music video for the "Maneater" cover features an old school Frankenstein silent film vibe. On November 7th, Sleep Nation will be performing as part of "Alt Goth Night: Return of the Living Death" at The East Room in East Nashville, Tennessee. Sleep Nation will be performing as Death the Destroyer on a bill that also features OUDi, Herbi, and DJ Not Trent Reznor. For tickets, visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/death-the-destroyer-oudi-the-east-room-tickets/14336424. In this episode, Bran talks with Mike about the impetus for the Four Horsemen concept albums, the timing of these releases with current events, choosing "Maneater" as a cover, his favorite concept albums, some of their favorite records, and more. This episode of the podcast also features an early listen of the forthcoming single "To Death" from Sleep Nation, available on October 14th where you get your music! Follow Sleep Nation on Instagram @sleepnationtv. To stay up to date on Sleep Nation, visit https://www.slpntn.com/. Watch the music video for Sleep Nation's cover of "Maneater" with Sisters Mann and Nikki Christie here: Sleep Nation - MANEATER.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLA4pT-YRkk&list=RDrLA4pT-YRkk&start_radio=1 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.

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steven Aripez! Aripez is a filmmaker, as well as co-founder and film programmer of the Temecula Valley Film Festival. Taking place October 9th - 11th at Temeku Cinemas in Temecula, California, the Temecula Valley Film Festival provides a platform to showcase the work of both emerging and established filmmakers. One of the goals of the festival is to also foster a community of artists, film enthusiasts, and filmmakers in the Temecula Valley. Aripez wrote, produced, directed and edited his first feature film entitled The Director's Cut. Inspired in part by the style of movies like Clerks from Kevin Smith, The Director's Cut (2022) is a hangout murder mystery set in a video store. Additionally, Aripez has writer credits for The Morning Star, as well as writer and producer credits on Switchblade Holiday, and Rob, The Robber. His next film is a feature-length raunchy buddy comedy entitled My Bad, with a goal to release in 2027. In this episode, Aripez and Mike about this year's Temecula Valley Film Festival, including a Rocky Horror Double Feature presentation on 10/9, shining a spotlight on local filmmakers in Temecula and the Inland Empire, his forthcoming buddy comedy My Bad, some of their favorite horror movies, Tim Curry's impact, and more. Follow Aripez and the Temecula Valley Film Festival on Instagram @aripezfilms and @temeculavalleyfilmfestival. Follow My Bad on Instagram @mybadmovie. For tickets to this year's festival, visit https://temeculavalleyff.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.

On episode 223 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Hollows! Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, The Hollows is a newly formed band whose sound draws inspiration from 90's grunge, as well as more modern tastes of shoegaze, indie, and hardcore.  On June 8th, The Hollows dropped their debut EP entitled Run Away. Later that same month, The Hollows performed a benefit show for the Pikes Peak Humane Society, as well as a local show with Gekko and Stereo Ontario at Vultures in Colorado Springs. With a forthcoming LP in the works, The Hollows is ready to show music fans their own blend of rock, and continue to wave the flag for Colorado's music scene. On this episode, Ronny (lead vocals) and Chris (lead guitar) of The Hollows talk with Mike about their earliest musical influences, the impact of 90s grunge, Nirvana, forming The Hollows, a deep dive into the songwriting and music on Run Away, what music means to them, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Otra Vez" from The Hollows off their debut EP Run Away, available where you get your music! Follow The Hollows on Instagram @thehollowsco. To directly support The Hollows, visit https://thehollowsbandco.bandcamp.com/album/run-away-ep. 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.

On episode 222 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kevin Sarro and Jay Willis of The Moth Anatomy! Originally formed in 2011, The Moth Anatomy built a large regional following, toured, and released an EP prior to taking a hiatus in 2015. Having drawn heavy influence from the metalcore and post hardcore acts of that time, this new era of The Moth Anatomy is now back with a reinvigorated sound and new frontman. In the time that's passed, The Moth Anatomy's sound and imagery has pulled from bands like Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, and Bad Omens. Rounded out by Dakota Binninger (bass) and Nick Morgan (drums), Kevin (guitar, keys) also linked up with Jay (lead vocals), giving this era of the band a new voice and frontman. So far, that reinvigorated sound and voice has resulted in two new singles for this rebirth of The Moth Anatomy - "Change" on 7/24 and "Unfamiliar" on 9/4 - both of which showcase the emotion, energy, and ethereal vibes with Jay on the mic. This Sunday, 9/13, The Moth Anatomy will perform at the Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, California on a bill that also features Sygnal To Noise and A Block in support of Trapt's 25th Album Anniversary Tour. On this episode, Kevin and Jay talk with Mike about this new beginning with The Moth Anatomy, including the band's history, how they came together, the details behind the vibes of "Change" and "Unfamiliar," persevering through tragedy and difficult times, Kevin and Mike growing up during the peak era of nü-metal and its influence on his guitar work, The Moth Anatomy's sonic direction, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Unfamiliar" from The Moth Anatomy, available where you get your music! Follow The Moth Anatomy on Instagram @themothanatomy. To stay up to date with the band on all socials, tour dates, merch, and more, visit themothanatomy.com. For tickets to The Moth Anatomy's show on 9/13, visit https://goldfieldtradingpost.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.

On episode 221 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Laura Rose! Originally from Northeast Ohio, Laura Rose is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Over the years, she's released music with Will Kay Soul, put out a live EP entitled Live From Black Dog Studio, performed numerous charity events, as well as taken part of E.Y.E. Productions shows like New Wave Prom Night and The VOID.  This Saturday, September 5th, Laura and her band will be headlining a show at American Legion Post 82 in Nashville. The concert will also feature Angie Haze, Anya Van Rose, and Edens Way. On this episode, Laura talks with Mike about early musical memories with her Mom and Dad, her journey from the Midwest to the Music City, the community she's found within the Nashville music scene, the glory days of TRL and MTV, numetal vs. boy bands, building her confidence and stage presence, her upcoming show on 9/5, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "World Famous" from Laura Rose's live EP Live From Black Dog Studio, available where you get your music! Follow Laura Rose on Instagram @unbreakablelolomoko. For tickets to Laura's 9/5 show at American Legion Post 82 in Nashville, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laura-rose-presents-tickets-1995246304407?aff=oddtdtcreator. 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.

On episode 220 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Static Wake! Comprised of Miranda Scythe (vocals), Radames Colon (guitar), Trent Roach (guitar), Steve Hughes (bass), and Ian Blattel (drums), The Static Wake is an eccentric modern metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Originally formed in 2019, The Static Wake announced a new era of the band at the beginning of 2026, with Rad transitioning to guitar and welcoming Miranda as the band's new vocalist. With the refreshed lineup, The Static Wake hit fans with their single "Blood Moon" on March 6th, followed by their latest single "Dead Eyes" on August 7th. This October, The Static Wake will release their new EP entitled System Reboot on 10/16. On 10/17, they'll be performing at The Foundry in Cleveland as part of the "Halloween Freakshow 2026" on a bill that also features Dead Cassette, Who They Fear, Remnants, Unsettled, Final Confession, and Death & Exhale. On this episode, The Static Wake talks with Mike about this new era of the band, welcoming Miranda as their new vocalist, working with Danny Cullman, their shared love of horror movies, making "Blood Moon" and "Dead Eyes," their forthcoming EP System Reboot, the Cleveland music scene, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Dead Eyes" from The Static Wake, available where you get your music! Follow The Static Wake on Instagram @thestaticwake. To stay up to date with The Static Wake, visit https://linktr.ee/thestaticwake. 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.

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.

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.

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.

On episode 216 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with guitarist William Falkner! A native of Huntsville, Alabama, William is a Nashville-based guitarist who currently performs with Sleep Nation, Dalton Davis, and Jenna Kay, among others. His love for music and guitar stems back to his childhood in Alabama, where the support of his parents and guitar instructor/mentor Jeff Beasley propelled him to chase his dreams. A decade of guitar lessons and mentorship from Beasley led to William taking two semesters at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was surrounded by fellow talented creatives from around the world. Those experiences help foster William's love of guitar, kickstarting a musical career which has seen him perform in multiple genres with multiple artists, ultimately leading him to the Music City. In this episode, William talks with Mike about his early love of guitar, the support and direction of his parents and Beasley, getting the opportunity to study at Berklee College of Music, their shared love of AC/DC and Metallica, having the courage to chase your dreams as a creative despite doubts and naysayers, their favorite riffs, and more. This episode also features the song "DEAD MAN'S GLOW" from Sleep Nation, available where you get your music! Follow William on Instagram @william_falkner_, and on YouTube @OfficialWilliamFalkner⁩ . For tickets to Sleep Nation's show on 7/24 at The East Room in Nashville, visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/altered-orbits-birds-fly-the-east-room-tickets/14257024. 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.

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.

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.

On episode 213 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Anthony Church and Elijah Rushin! Hailing from Alliance, Ohio, Anthony is a music producer and host of the Proven Knowledge podcast. Proven Knowledge is a collective, brand, and podcast Anthony created with his friend and rapper JayTrey to inspire and spark people's dreams. Since 2016, Anthony has been active as a producer in the hip hop, R&B, and pop realms. From hip hop, to lo-fi, and alternative, Anthony also makes his own instrumental beats. Over the years, he's dropped numerous instrumental releases, in addition to his production work with musical artists. A native of Canton, Ohio, Elijah is a rapper, producer, and songwriter that's been drawn to music since childhood. By the age of nine, he started producing on FL Studio. In 2015, he launched his own creative brand called LAME$culture. With influences ranging from rap legends like Lil Wayne and Eminem, Elijah's sharp and versatile style is rooted in honesty and creativity. On May 29th, Anthony and Elijah dropped their EP entitled "CLOUD$ v1" exclusively on Bandcamp. The EP will release on all musical platforms on Saturday, June 27th. In this episode, Anthony and Elijah talk with Mike about how they initially linked up for "CLOUD$ v1," including Elijah appearing on the Proven Knowledge podcast, becoming friends, their mutual respect for each other as creators, their shared work ethic and love for music, perseverance in chasing dreams, mental health, and more. This episode also features the song "SKYHIGH VIEW" off of "CLOUD$ v1," available now on Bandcamp! Follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonychurchmusic, and Proven Knowledge @proven_knowledge. To stay up to date with Anthony and Proven Knowledge, visit https://linktr.ee/anthonychurchmusic & https://linktr.ee/prvnknwldge. Follow Elijah on Instagram @elijahrushinlames. To stay up to date with Elijah, visit https://www.elijahrushin.com/. To support Anthony and Elijah directly, visit https://anthonychurch.bandcamp.com/album/cloud-v1 to purchase a digital download of "CLOUD$ v1 prior to the global release on 6/27. 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.

On episode 212 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with vocalist Mikey Dunn of Who They Fear! Who They Fear is a Maryland-based metalcore band that balances heavy instrumentals with aggressive vocals, melodic hooks, and subtle atmosphere. Their songs pull from lived experiences, tackling themes of struggle, resilience, and reflection. Over the past few years, Who They Fear has played shows across the Mid-Atlantic, sharing the stages with the likes of A Skylit Drive, Famous Last Words, Crown The Empire, Gideon, Veil Of Maya, Born Of Osiris, All That Remains, and Saving Vice, among others. In April, Who They Fear announced their signing to Overshadow Records. Since September 2025, Who They Fear has dropped four new singles. Their latest single entitled "Dead Dreaming 2" with Varia and Jacob Lizotte just dropped in April. Their February track "Visions" with Patient Sixty-Seven is nearing 75,000 streams on Spotify alone. This Friday, Who They Fear is releasing their new single entitled "Whiteout." The track comes out just as the band has upcoming shows this summer in June and July. Among those shows is a performance this Saturday, June 6th in Hanover, Pennsylvania as part of the Rock on the Hill Music Festival. In this episode, Mikey speaks with Mike about how he got into metalcore, growing as a vocalist, the evolution of Who They Fear, signing to Overshadow, his favorite video games, live shows, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Visions" from Who They Fear and Patient Sixty-Seven, available where you get your music! Follow Who They Fear on Instagram @whotheyfear_official. Follow Mikey on Instagram @mikey_screams and @corecollectivetalent. To pre-save "Whiteout" and get tickets to Who They Fear's upcoming shows, visit https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. Special thanks to Joe Tichy of Overshadow! 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.