After the Applause

Season 2 Episode 4 - YOU DON’T WANT MY OPINION This episode does NOT hold back… in THE slightest👏👏👏 On ATA this week, we are joined by… SONUS 🎤✨ Sonus’s journey to becoming the well-established and highly respected producer that he is today is living proof that if you keep chasing and working hard for your dreams, they will come to fruition! Now an artist manager, ambassador for Kycker, and o...

Season 2 Episode 3 - SHOWER TALK This episode is probably the most on-topic/off-topic conversation we had on the podcast👏👏👏 On ATA this week, we are joined by vibrant, feel-good, authentic artist… LIVVY K 🎤✨ Livvy K, originally from Scarisbrick, Lancashire, blends sounds from Pop, R&B, dance and experimental music to create a unique sound that you can always rely on to have an infectious...

Season 2 Episode 2 - HELPING THE NEXGEN We can’t believe we were able to pin this next guest down for this episode 👏👏👏 On ATA this week, we are joined by actor, presenter, host and founder of creative community, NexGen… JEYA 🎤✨ Whilst keeping herself busy with ten billion side quests and acting roles, It’sYourGirlJeya is celebrating the 2nd year of her creative community NexGen. NexGen is a c...

BONUS EPISODE WITH STONEBWOY Only one episode into Season 2 and we are already treating you with a BONUS episode, and this is a heavy hitter! Multi-award winning Ghanaian Reggae and AfroDancehall artist, Stonebwoy joined us on After The Applause this week. Stonebwoy is considered to be one of the most influential artists and leading voices in reggae, dancehall, and Afropop global communities. He c...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 - THE IMPULSE WE ARE BAAAAACK 👏👏👏 We are so glad to be back, new setting, new(ish) format, and new ENERGY!! So what better way to start the new season than inviting multi-faceted creative Kiz Kaprice to the ATA studio. Kiz Kaprice, growing up in Bolton, is of Zimbabwean heritage with a vast musical story that provided him with multiple influences in the music that he creates...

Episode 49 - Conduit It is our final guest for the season… 🥲👏 And who better to end the season with than Conduit !! Born and raised in Oldham, Conduit is an artist that embodies the meaning of his name in everything he does, consistently providing substance in a society so saturated by clout and style. In this episode, Conduit catches up with Saoirse Marie to discuss getting in to conscious rap,...

Episode 48 - Super Market Happy New Year✨ One thing we noticed last year was the lack of audience members at events - and part to blame for the lack of attendees is the marketing of these events. In this episode, Saoirse Marie goes through a variety of marketing strategies used before the internet and social media that we believe should be brought back and used in 2026✨ What will you take on to...

Episode 47 - Diligent Fingers RETURNED We have our FIRST EVER RETURNING GUEST✨ We are honoured to have Diligent Fingers on the AtA airwaves this week Since his first interview with us in March (episode 17 + 18), multi-faceted artist Diligent Fingers has been putting in the work for the Manchester community as well as his solo work. With his latest body of work, The War Within, being distributed o...

Episode 46 - Rumbi Tauro We have one of Manchester’s cherished artists on the episode this week✨ We were joined by Neo-Soul fusion artist Rumbi Tauro on AtA airwaves Having grown up in Doncaster, Rumbi Tauro moved to Manchester in 2020 to pursue her music career. Since releasing her 1st EP, ‘The Process’, Rumbi has had an incredible trajectory, having been featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radi...

Episode 45 - Everything Now Things were a little bit different for this episode of After The Applause…✨ We have a solo, catch-up episode for you this time… 👀 Saoirse Marie was privileged enough to be invited down to London for a female DJ workshop, where she was able to gain knowledge from industry experts on various attributes to the industry. One conversation that stuck out the most was the di...

Episode 44 - Maxi Zee LIVE @OnTheHush Things were a little bit different for this episode of After The Applause…✨ We teamed up with Bootleg Kid for ‘The Big Kids Jam’ in October and had the opportunity to interview hip-hop rap aritst, Maxi Zee, infront of a LIVE audience. With a very small, intimate setting at On The Hush near Northern Quarter, Manchester.💫 On this episode, Saoirse Marie caught...

Episode 43 - M Apollo We are honoured to have the a new, rising star gracing our airwaves this week ✨ Rising Manchester artist, M Apollo, has had some life changing experiences over the past few years. At such a young age, he has taken these challenges and used that energy to pour into his artiste. His story is one of perseverance and tenacity, the drive and dedication he has to achieving his pur...

Episode 42 - Donnie Danko We are honoured to have the inner city hippie is gracing our airwaves this week ✨ Manchester rap artist, Donnie Danko, is an iconic figure within the underground rap scene. After taking a break for a few years, Donnie Danko entered the game again, releasing a freestyle with Lab51 - this moment reignited his passion for the industry again and motivated him to make a retur...

Episode 41 - Mya Lashantai This week we are honoured to have R&B fusion artist, Mya Lashantai on the airwaves this week ✨ Mya Lashantai, from South Manchester, brings a unique sound to the R&B scene, combining her soulful vocals with some of her favourite dance styles to create new R&B fusion sounds. Having only started putting out music just over a year ago, the reception and feedbac...

Episode 40 - Superlative This week we are honoured to have UK rap artist, producer and drummer, Superlative on the airwaves this week ✨ Born and raised in Wolverhampton, coming to Manchester is make BIG waves, Superlative is a well known, living legend within the underground rap scene. Having collaborated with a variety of artists over the years such as Bou, Sonus and Mr Scruff to name a few, he...

Episode 39 - Yasi S This week we are taking a look at another new perspective within the live music scene, a creative that enhances an artists confidence and energy for their performances… We are honoured to have fashion designer, stylist, and creative director of Trend Conscience, Yasi S join us on AtA this week ✨ Yasi moved to the UK to pursue her career in fashion and evolve it to another leve...

Episode 38 - Jefee When we first came across Manchester rapper-rapper, Jefee, we were instantly intrigued by his mindset and ethos he resonates in everything he does. Performing his music, the way he carries himself, and the music itself Jefee exudes realness, authenticity and high energy in every aspect of his work… so we had to get him on AtA to understand him more! Saoirse Marie sat down with J...

Episode 37 - LAY MARIE We are a show dedicated to platforming the talent and diversity within the North of England, so when we found out rising R&B star Lay Marie was making her way down to London, we had to find out why… With a musical family background and having sung from a young age, Lay Marie has become well-known very quickly in the Manchester R&B scene for her stripped back songs sh...

Episode 36 - The Masterplan If you live in Manchester, you will have heard about the funding Manchester City Council have raised from the recent Oasis tour held in Heaton Park. In this week’s episode, Saoirse Marie discusses further the ins and outs of how this funding was raised, who will be receiving the funding, and what the outcome will mean. Drop a comment and let us know any other informatio...

Episode 35 - KINGXTON It is a privilege to have Manchester artist, KINGXTON on the airwaves this week. Having been heavily involved and engrossed in the Manchester music scene since moving from Luton 10 years ago, KINGXTON is paving his own way within the music scene and the trajectory he is proves the success of that. KINGXTON started out his career as a rapper, and although rap is still a huge p...

Episode 34 - Renae The Northern Quarter in Manchester has become on of the hot spots for the nightlife scene in the city, but it has not always been like this. Renae is the latest bar to pop up in the area, and we had the honour to catch up with the co-founder and owner, Harris Mouridis. Having only been open for less than 4 months, Renae has gained a lot of love and popularity - however, the idea...

Episode 33 - Artist Lebo We are focusing on a new niche for AtA this week, inviting Afro House DJ, Founder of @facesofafrohouse, Producer, and Vocalist @artistlebo on our airwaves!! Growing up in Vaal, South Africa and moving to the UK in her formative years, Artist Lebo sits down with Saoirse Marie to discuss her career until now in music, discovering 3-step sound, and the purpose of setting up a...

Episode 32 - IZCAM With the society we are becoming, being an artist means more than just being able to create great music. This week on After The Applause we were joined by Manchester rap artist, IZCAM to dive into this topic in a bit more detail. Along with discussing his current trajectory, IZCAM sat down with Saoirse Marie to tell us his thoughts on the music community in Manchester, the marke...

Episode 31 - Show Me Love Did you know that majority of the artists we have spoken to on AtA have part-time or full-time jobs on the side to help pay the bills whilst pursuing their music careers? Saoirse Marie felt it was her duty this week to touch on this matter and share some suggestions with you on what we as fans/audience can do to support these hard working creatives and make their passion...

Episode 30 - Jennifer Dala We are taking a different direction this episode and discussing a phase of an artists career that does not always get highlighted. On AtA this week, Saoirse Marie sat down with singer-songwriter, Jennifer Dala. Jennifer Dala grew up in Austria and moved to the UK in her teens. Having recently moved back to Manchester from Leeds, Jennifer Dala is using this time to take a...