Walk On Mars

Walk On Mars (WOM) is a pop-punk project started by Mary Jo Swank. Terminating gender stereotypes, consistently pissing off creepy Internet trolls, and representing neon green in the coolest way possible, WOM is loud, honest, and fully independent.

After releasing Walk On Mars’ debut EP under Wol’flower Records in 2023 and moving to Nashville in May 2024, Mary Jo began pursuing her musical vision for the band as an independent artist. Her singles ‘Voodoo Barbie’ and ‘Fraud’ led the way to her first independent EP, BE A MAN!, which details her struggle against gender stereotypes and misogyny throughout her career as an artist. Produced by Roye Robley, its seven tracks take on everything from the Bud Light backlash to manipulation, ghosting, long-distance love, and finally reclaiming her own voice.

Now, Walk On Mars is moving into a new era. ‘Return of the Living Dead’ and ‘Braindead’ arrive on 10/30, just in time for Halloween.

WOM got their start on YouTube with a powerful cover of My Chemical Romance’s ‘Cancer,’ which has gathered over 120,000 views. Mary Jo has since reached over 40 million cross-platform views with ‘Stacy’s Side,’ a parody of Fountains of Wayne’s ‘Stacy’s Mom,’ alongside other viral parodies including ‘Mr. Brightside,’ ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ and ‘Jolene.’ Her online success led to collaborating with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra on stage with Grammy-winning composer James Blachly, and opening for social media star David Michael Frank on his nationwide ‘Private Party Tour.’ From 2020 to 2024, Walk On Mars also performed annually at THON, Penn State University’s charity fundraiser supporting families impacted by childhood cancer, held at the 15,000-seat Bryce Jordan Center, which raised a record-breaking $16.9 million in 2024.

Mary Jo’s mission is to write and perform relatable music that can inspire anyone to reach beyond the stars and walk on Mars.