Episode 93: John Mark McKenna

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with John Mark McKenna! Hailing from the Chicago area, John is a musician, producer, beat maker, and the creative force behind 315 Audio & Media, an audio and film production company. He also is part of the heavy music duo Temples US with friend and fellow Chicago-based artist Chvrlie Mike. On 1/31, John dropped a new EP titled TNGNT Nextel Freestyle, Vol. 1, which showcases three of his new beats under his Prod by 315 imprint, a subsidiary of 315 Audio & Media.  In this episode, John talks with Mike about how he got into beat making after years of primarily focusing on heavy music, his inspiring trip to Omaha, Nebraska, his musical inspirations, the pursuit of sonic perfection, his plans for 315 Audio & Media this year, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features a beat titled "Veilside" off the aforementioned TNGNT Nextel Freestyle, Vol. 1 from John Mark McKenna, available where you get your music! Follow John on Instagram @prod_by_315 and @315audio_media. Follow Chvrlie Mike on Instagram @chvrliemike. Follow John and Chvrlie Mike's heavy music project on Instagram @temples_us. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. 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.