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!! 👏👏

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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.