In this episode of What’s Cookin?, we sit down with Aleya Mae, a dance music singer-songwriter based in Manchester.

Aleya talks us through her journey into music, finding her footing in the world of drum & bass, and why she’s now feeling the pull toward house music and a new creative direction. We get into what it’s really like being in writing sessions with DJs and producers, how records come together, and the process of carving out your own identity in a fast-moving scene.

We also open up an important conversation around female safety in nightlife and events, an honest and necessary discussion that deserves more attention across the industry.

Beyond the studio, Aleya shares her love for performing and how stepping into ...