After the Applause

Episode 29 - Grumpy You are all very lucky to hear this next guests story !! AtA is honoured to have @grumpy_mg on the airwaves this week. Grumpy is a London-born, Manchester based artist who is currently in the ‘experimental’ phase of finding his sound. Having transitioned from rap and focusing on creating music that ties him closure to his Nigerian heritage, Grumpy’s does not come without depth...

Episode 28 - LMG We are stepping in to the rave culture on After The Applause this week! Our airwaves have been graced with the presence of LMG, a radio presenter, DJ and welfare crew member based in Manchester. Since volunteering with W.E.L.safe , LMG’s affinity for the nighttime industry has only grown deeper, and she’s here to share her knowledge with us! In this episode, LMG discusses with Sao...

Episode 27 - Savage Last week you heard from Molly J, now let’s hear from Molly J’s manager. Savage, founder of Savage P&P is a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene. Not only has she helped create a platform for underground artists to be seen in their area and paid fairly, Savage has also brought them opportunities to showcase their talents nationwide. Savage P&P was bu...

Episode 26 - Molly J It’s a new week, which means a new episode, which means a new guest… PLUS a gig review!! We were lucky enough to get an exclusive interview with Molly J before her sold out show in Manchester. Molly J is an R&B singer based in London, having moved from France after she finished school. Having originally trained as a classical musician, Molly J has had a fascinating journey...

Episode 25 - Hazel Mak After The Applause is being graced with the presence of Afrobeats and Amapiano royalty, Hazel Mak! Hazel Mak is a Malawian-born afrobeats and amapiano artist, who moved over to the UK in 2000. She is now established in Manchester after having moved up from London 4 years ago. Staying true to her roots, Hazel creates joyful, upbeat tracks that allow her to platform and showca...

Episode 24 - Niino This week, we have the Godfather of Rochdale Rap on After The Applause, Niino. Niino is a staple within the rap music community of Rochdale, helping build a platform for the next generation and being a voice for the people. There is a purpose behind all his music and performances, fusing his Rochdale and Angolan culture to create music that really speaks volumes. He is a pillar...

Episode 23 - Salo We are moving into a new genre again this episode - After The Applause are honoured to have Salo grace our airwaves. Salo is a Manchester Jazz/Soul artist whose musical career started DJing Drum and Bass/Jungle music. In this episode, Saoirse Marie catches up with Salo to discuss her transition from producing and making DnB/Jungle music to now producing and performing Jazz/Soul m...

Episode 22 - JRodBroccoli Its After The Applause FIRST VISUAL PODCAST!!! Very excited to be levelling up our platform, and what a great guest to kick that off with. This week on After The Applause, we had Gillingham-raised rap artist, JRodBroccoli. JRodBroccoli moved up to Manchester, aged 18, to take his music career to the next level and conquer the Northern rap scene. In this episode, JRodBrocc...

Episode 21 - Luke Flear WE ARE BACK! And what a way to kick off the next chapter of After The Applause than with a new niche to discover. Saoirse Marie sat down with Luke Flear in April just before his headline gig at Night & Day Cafe in Manchester. Luke Flear is an Americana Country Artist, born and raised in Leeds. Having won Male Artist of the Year at the British Country Music Awards earlie...

Episode 20 - Pea If you were searching for a local, new school R&B artist with vocals as strong as the messages being portrayed in her songs, we have got the perfect artist for you. Saoirse Marie sat down with Leeds Soul/R&B artist, Pea. Alongside her music, Pea has recently taken over (temporarily) LDC's legendary show 'There Are No Genres', as well as working at a local cat charity. Pea...

Episode 19 - Young Folks We have a different kind of episode for you today! After The Applause was graced with the presence of Emily Haigh. Emily is the event manager a Stylus, an iconic music venue situated in the students' union at the University of Leeds. Emily has won a few awards since starting in her career, the latest being Access All Area's 30Under30 for 2025. In this episode, Emily discus...

Episode 18 - Diligent Fingers Pt.2 If you enjoyed the conversations last episode, you will definitely love the insights on this show. Saoirse Marie continues her conversation with Manchester's underground icon, Diligent Fingers. In this episode, DJ, Rapper, Producer, Presenter, Label Owner Diligent Fingers tells us about his experience with digital audience platforms like Twitch, the positive chan...

Episode 17 - Diligent Fingers After The Applause is honoured to have an icon from the underground music scene in Manchester. DJ, MC, rapper and producer Diligent Fingers is a Manchester artist who has a passion for 'investing in the artist' and making 'music the backbone'. Diligent Fingers sits down with Saoirse Marie to discuss his journey and experiences within the underground music scene in Man...

Episode 16 - MP Riley There is a new certified lover boy on the scene... After The Applause is honoured to have Manchester based R&B artitst, MP Riley as the special guest on this weeks show. Converting from his early career in punk indie music, to now making his mark in the UK R&B scene, Saoirse Marie discusses with MP Riley his thoughts on the R&B scene within the UK, advice for arti...

Episode 15 - BootleGKiD Have you ever been left to question the norm and go against the mainstream after a creative piece of work has left a lasting impression on you? Well, the brand the bootlegKid is building gets you to question your creative authenticity and purpose. In this episode of After The Applause, Manchester rapper, the bootlegKid, sits down with Saoirse Marie to discuss how the bootle...

Episode 14 - Freequency3 To close off International Women's Day celebrations, After The Applause is delighted to have Freequency3 on the show. As a female, Alternative Hip-Hip rapper, Freequency3 is building a positive reputation for herself within the Manchester underground rap scene. In this episode, Freequency3 discuss with Saoirse Marie the perspective of a woman making it within a male-domina...

Episode 13 - NØELLE We have got International Women's Day, and what better way to celebrate than catching up with a female artist and sharing their experience in the industry?! On this episode of After The Applause, we caught up with Immersive Hyperpop Producer and Spatial Audio/Audio Visual Artist, NØELLE. In this episode with NØELLE, we discuss her journey as a female artist in the industry, fin...

Episode 12 - Do Not Disturb FM Are you a fan of New School R&B but don't know anywhere in the North that plays this music on a night out? Well, you haven't found Do Not Disturb FM ! On today's AtA episode, Saoirse Marie talks to DJ Cardin, the founder of DND FM. It is a New School R&B event hosted in Stage&Radio Basement in the centre of Manchester. On this episode, DJ Cardin talks abo...

Episode 11 - Come Together Collaboration between artists within the music industry seems to be underrated. In this episode, Saoirse Marie discusses the power of collaboration and all the benefits of working with other creatives to build you as an artist. Let's come together and build a society where we are more aware and open to the power of collaboration. Come together and tune in to After The Ap...

Episode 10 - Beth Pilling and The Bootleggers It's After the Applause's first venture to the North East! Saoirse Marie had the honour of catching up with Beth from Beth Pilling and The Bootleggers, a 5-piece band from Hull fusing their jazz, rock, and folk backgrounds to create their own unique sound. In this interview, Beth talks about the transition from solo artist to band member, advice she ha...

Episode 9 - Cherry Seraph Pt2 The interview with Cherry Seraph was so good, we had to make a part 2!! In this episode, Saoirse Marie discusses with Bradford artist the why she picked Oporto for her headline gig next week, pre gig rituals, and the comfort in being prepped for a gig in any new space. Lots of wise words from Cherry Seraph in this episode, so be sure to tune in to After the Applause!!...

Episode 8 - Electric Feel Saoirse Marie discusses her thoughts and feels on Band on the Wall, a famous grassroots venue in the heart of the Northern Quarter after her latest visit to see Nøelle perform her latest single. Do you have similar opinions? Tune in and let us know, on After The Applause!

Episode 7 - Going Back to My Roots If there is one thing the live music industry would struggle without, it is grassroots music venues (GMVs). In this episode, Saoirse Marie explains the what, where and why's of GMVs - with a lot of passion may we add!! This episode will grow your understanding of GMVs and the importance of having them in your area. Let's hear if you agree, After the Applause!

Episode 6 - Cherry Seraph, Part 1 Ever explored ethereal electronic pop music? Or the music in Bradford? Saoirse Marie had the pleasure of catching up with independent electronic artist, Cherry Seraph. At the end of 2024, Cherry Seraph played for BBC Introducing in Bradford and have a few gigs coming up in 2025. For today's episode, they discuss the slow, positive change being made within the Brad...

Episode 5 - 25 to Life HAPPY NEW YEAR!! With this being the first episode of 2025, and the FIFTH episode of After the Applause, Saoirse Marie dives into a few New Years Resolutions for the show. Do you think these goals are achievable? Are they aligned with goals you have set for yourself this year? Tune in to find out on, After the Applause...