After the Applause
Temporada 2
YOU DON'T WANT MY OPINION...
SHOWER TALK
HELPING THE NEXGEN
THE IMPULSE
BONUS EPISODE - STONEBWOY BHIM FEST
Temporada 1
49. Conduit
48. Super Market
47. Diligent Fingers
46. Rumbi Tauro
45. Everything Now
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por Saoirse Marie
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 owner of War Drum Mixing Studio, Sonus is a fountain of knowledge always happy to provide advice for any creatives seeking guidance 💫 In this episode, Saoirse Marie discusses with Sonus his principles as a music producer, what it takes to be a successful artist, and some hard truths👀 This episode has so many insightful moments and pieces of advice that can be relatable for any and all creatives, so make sure you have a notepad and pen for this After The Applause ✨
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 hook! In this episode, Saoirse Marie sits down with Livvy K to talk through her musical journey, navigating her way through the Manchester music scene, and how she celebrates the ‘little wins’. This episode was full of laughter, yet allowed us to understand the perspective of an non-manc artist in Manchester - so make sure you tune in to, After The Applause ✨
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 community in Manchester that brings creatives from a range of industries together to connect and grow their networks, supporting the next generation! In this episode, Saoirse Marie sits down with Jeya to talk through her purpose and inspiration setting up NexGen, her journey as a creative so far and what collaboration in Manchester currently looks like. We really enjoyed this episode as it allowed us to see and share a side of Jeya that does not get portrayed on social media, and hear all her insightful advice - so make sure you tune in to, After The Applause ✨ Socials: @nexgenetwork_ @jeyamck_xo
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 today. In this episode, Saoirse Marie sits down with Kiz Kaprice to talk about these influences, how he discovered his sound, and his experience as a solo artist in Manchester. It is a moment for you all to understand the brains and being behind the artist, Kiz Kaprice - so make sure you tune in to, After The Applause ✨
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 came to Manchester the other week to host a listening party for his 8th upcoming album, Torcher 2. Whilst passing through Manchester, Stonebwoy sat down with Saoirse Marie to discuss his upcoming album, the importance of symbolism within music, and advice for new emerging artists that he has gained through his own lived experiences. All this and more to catch on this episode of... After The Applause 👏👏👏 Tickets for BHIM Fest 2026: https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/stonebwoy
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, his experience in a variety of creative sectors in the Manchester scene, and the journey he is planning to take his music career. Conduit’s perspective on the scene is deep and pensive, it will definitely have you pondering so make sure you are really tapped in!👀 These questions and more will be covered in this episode of… After The Applause!! 👏👏 Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms. 4SIGHT EP OUT NOW ON BANDCAMP: https://conduitpw.bandcamp.com/album/4sight Music: Every Season (Instrumental) - Conduit (prod. Young Swisher)
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 take action?👀 All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏 Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms.
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 on streaming platforms this week, it only felt right to celebrate and reflect. For this episode, Saoirse Marie catches up with Diligent Fingers to discuss his latest updates with his record label, Spynal Records, the space he is creating to allow creatives to be vulnerable about mental health, and the reflections he has had in creating his latest album, “The War Within”✨ All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏 Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms. Link for ‘The War Within’: https://www.spynalrecords.com/post/diligent-fingers-the-war-within-lp-spynal031 Diligent Fingers Website: https://diligentfingers.uk/en-gbp Music: On A Next Vibe (Beat) - Diligent Fingers
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 Radio 4, playing at a multitude of iconic Manchester grassroots venues, and doing the festival circuit over summer including Manchester International Festival and The Great Escape. For this episode, Saoirse Marie catches up with Rumbi Tauro to discuss her journey of self-discovery through music, her reason for moving to Manchester and what we can expect from her headline show at Band On The Wall on 4th December (2025) ✨ All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏 Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms. Tickets for Rumbi Tauro ‘So Far, So Good’ Headline Show (04/12/25): https://bandonthewall.org/events/rumbi-tauro-so-far-so-good/ Rumbi Tauro Website: https://www.rumbitauro.com/ Music: Gimme Back - Rumbi Tauro
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 difference between community and audience, which was hosted by collective, Pxssy Palace. For this episode, Saoirse Marie takes a minute with you to discuss her opinions on community vs. audience, why community is so important to any creative, and how to build your community organically✨ All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏 Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms.