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/.

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