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.

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 up with Maxi Zee to discuss his journey within the creative sector, lessons and experiences gained from creating his latest body of work, ‘Mazza’, and his opinion on how vital your network is within the industry 👀

All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏

Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms.

@maxizee ON ALL SOCIALS !!

CREDITS:

Sound Engineer - Maxi Zee

Videographer - Chris Patt (BPV Visuals)

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 purpose is extremely pinnacle now. 💫

On this episode, Saoirse Marie sits down with M Apollo, providing a space for him to share his story, how he got to where this moment, and the reason behind his drive - the ambition and dedication radiates off M Apollo immensely, we are excited to see where his music career takes him 👀

All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏

Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms.

@m_apoll08 ON ALL SOCIALS !!

FIGHT Music Video: https://youtu.be/UbSCDy-yBSQ?si=UBmSkN2CY_ULMmh9

Music:

Fight - M Apollo

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 return to rap. Being part of the scene over the years, his experience, knowledge and passion are what sets him apart from other artists. 💫

On this episode, Saoirse Marie catches up with Donnie Danko to talk about the changes he’s witnessed within the scene, his latest EP ‘No Smoke Without Fire’, and the benefit of the collectives he is included in.

Donnie Danko has experience backing him, and that paired with the ‘substance’ he produces with his music is what makes him a Manchester artist you should be keeping an eye on.👀

All this and more to catch on… After The Applause!! 👏👏

Available NOW on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all podcast streaming platforms.

@donniedankomusic ON ALL SOCIALS !!

Music:

E.S.S.R (Instrumental) - Donnie Danko (prod. Diligent Fingers)