The Apter Party Podcast

Max Raskin is one half of the production duo Manakinz, a long-standing resident DJ at Glasgow’s legendary Sunday Circus, and also an improv live performer, pub quiz host, voice actor and more. On this podcast we chat about his introduction to dance music, how he met Harri to form Manakinz, and why he loves being silly.(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:40) Introduction to Dance Music, The Arches, and early DJing(00:21:14) Sunday Circus Club Night/Residency, and Max Raskin the magician (Max’s Grandfather)(00:36:53) Teaming up with Harri from Subclub for Manakinz, T in the Park, and Pub Quiz Hosting (00:48:37) Voice Acting, and using AI creatively(00:57:05) OutroPODCAST INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcastsYoutube Shorts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shortsSOCIAL MAX RASKINInsta: https://www.instagram.com/max.raskinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxraskinSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza/?hl=enWeb: ⁠https://paradaiza.com⁠

On this episode, I caught up with singer-songwriter Luke La Volpe and DJ/producer Christian Rogers ahead of our Rhythms for Relief Gaza fundraising gig. We chatted about how summer’s been so far, music, the Oasis world tour, TV series, holidays, festivals, and more.RHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703PODCAST INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcastsYoutube Shorts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:22) Summer so far, The Fox & The Dame, and Christian's latest single(00:17:32) FLY, Nauticus Bar, and Grappling Tournaments(00:32:46) Holiday plans, Oasis/Arctic Monkeys and music production/recording(00:51:45) Spotify/Soundcloud, Festivalling, and Mobland/Department Q(01:08:00) Lake Tahoe/Burning Man travel stories, T in the Park, and quick fire patter questions(01:26:34) Rhythms for Relief Gaza Fundraiser, and OutroSOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpeSOCIAL CHRISTIAN ROGERSInsta: https://www.instagram.com/christianrogersdjTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianrogersdjSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza/?hl=enWeb: ⁠https://paradaiza.com⁠

Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves are a Scottish band who’ve been making serious moves in the UK music scene. Their 2023 album Unmask The Circus went to number one in the Scottish albums chart, and they’ve built a loyal following through hard graft, strong songs, and big live energy.In this episode we talk about everything from touring and recording to songwriting influences, favourite TV shows, thoughts on AI, and more.INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠   / @theapterparty   Shorts: ⁠   / @theapterparty  00:00:00) Intro(00:01:39) How the band came together, the West Lothian music scene, and musical influences/inspirations(00:13:39) Writing process, where the band name came from, and lyrical content(00:25:20) Sentimental songs, sampling The Godfather, and good TV series(00:40:14) Fan engagement, social media, Spotify, and AI(00:54:16) writing the album, Touring with Lewis Capaldi, and current plans(01:12:10) Live performances, Scottish Bands(01:17:03) Curveball Questions/Links(01:25:37) OutroSOCIAL MARK SHARP & THE BICYCLE THIEVESInsta: https://www.instagram.com/marksharpmusic/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebicyclethievesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksharpmusician/SOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta:   / kieranapter  Tiktok:   / kieranapterfacebook:     / kieranaptermusic  EPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta:   / paradaiza  Web: https://paradaiza.comRHYTHMS FOR RELIEF GAZA FUNDRAISER:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmsforrelief/1763703

Ross Anderson is a public speaker and consultant specialising in wellbeing sciences and human optimisation. With a background in psychology, Ross is a member of the British Psychological Society and the European Union of Sleep Research Societies. Through his project, Beyond Baseline, he helps individuals and organisations achieve lasting personal and professional transformation, working with major clients like Nike, Dell, and the UFC.In this episode, we dive into Ross’s early life, the core psychological needs that drive human behaviour, the critical role of sleep, the impact of technology and social media on wellbeing, and much more.INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcastsYoutube Shorts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:33) Ross’s early life, drugs, environment, and becoming a product of your surroundings(00:20:04) Mental training, social media/technology, and interference psychology(00:34:33) Sleep, building community, and Betterman(00:50:43) Mission statement + outroSOCIAL ROSS ANDERSONInsta: https://www.instagram.com/rossandersonofficial/?LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossandersonspeakertrainerInsta Beyond Baseline: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_baseline_/?hl=enSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaizaWeb: https://paradaiza.com

Luke La Volpe is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a Scottish number one single under his belt. In this episode, we dive into all things music—his creative process, plans for an album, and much more.INFOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcastsYoutube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:12) Gigging/touring, writing, and the journey into music(00:09:44) The West Lothian music scene, supporting Lewis Capaldi, and a drunken performance(00:17:48) Writing process, inspirations, and reaching the Scottish number one spot(00:28:56) Writing an album, studio collaborations, and teaching music(00:36:40) Favourite films and tracks, streaming services, and social media(01:00:15) Touching moments, the fox, and the Barrowlands(01:08:06) Dogs, The Young Fathers, and Kendrick at The Superbowl(01:17:31) Future plans, links + outroSOCIAL LUKE LA VOLPEInsta: https://www.instagram.com/lukelavolpeTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukelavolpeFacebook: //www.facebook.com/lukelavolpeSOCIAL KIERAN APTERInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusicEPISODE SPONSOR PARADAIZAInsta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaizaWeb: https://paradaiza.com

Brian Hyslop is a professional MMA fighter and mental fortitude coach. In this episode, we discuss his life, travels, fighting career, time in prison, mental fortitude, and much more. INFO Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj...⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...⁠ Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part...⁠ Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j-xYDDoI0Oc?si=tSc322ikSRIz8kxt Youtube shorts:   ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWBYTZVMv1oKKxJIqEoLTOA1dr7k0XTV&si=wddIycwogZYjCZtZ EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: ⁠⁠https://paradaiza.com/⁠⁠ Paradaiza Insta: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:42 Acting, kids training, and early life 00:13:38 Stabbing, first experience of prison, and introduction to MMA 00:26:48 Traveling, fighting, and family 00:55:40 Training with Conor Mcgreggor, close protection, and working for Andrew Tate 01:05:56 Spanish jail, faith, and fighting for PFL 01:29:55 Mental fortitude, coaching, and advice for men going through a hard time 01:38:25 Outro SOCIAL BRIAN HYSLOP Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brianhyslop SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https: ://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Marcel Vogel is a DJ, producer, and record label owner based in Amsterdam. In this episode, we discuss his musical inspirations, the story behind his label Lumberjacks in Hell, and what makes Amsterdam so special. INFO Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/j-xYDDoI0Oc?si=tSc322ikSRIz8kxt Youtube shorts:   ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWBYTZVMv1oKKxJIqEoLTOA1dr7k0XTV&si=wddIycwogZYjCZtZ - EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: ⁠https://paradaiza.com/⁠ Paradaiza Insta: ⁠  / paradaiza  ⁠ (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:24) Early life and music listening, staying sober,  (00:16:35) The love parade, buying records/learning to DJ, and Amsterdam (00:35:55) Lumberjacks in Hell, top picks, and what’s coming up (00:52:55) ADE, plans, and life outside of music ()01:01:06) Outro SOCIAL MARCEL VOGEL Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marcel.voge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJMarcelVogel/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcel-vogel-dj-mixes SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta:   / kieranapter   Tiktok: https: ://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook:   / kieranaptermusic  

Dictator are a four-piece indie-pop band that have been making waves in the British music scene in recent years. They recently supported Young Fathers and picked up the award for Best Alternative Rock Band at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. In this episode, we're joined by the band's frontman, Michael Campbell, to discuss all things music. We dive into the history of the band, their live performances, Michael's creative process for writing songs, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠    / @theapterparty   Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠   / @theapterparty   - EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta:   / paradaiza   (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:27) Connections, background, and introduction to music (00:15:20) Writing music, meeting the band, and influences  (00:30:05) Hip hop, live performances, and Young Fathers (00:45:15) Gaining momentum, the compound effect, and creative process  (01:03:00) Lyrics, songs, and the story behind the name (01:19:50) Collaborating with Bemz, Robert Carlisle, and what’s coming next  (01:28:40) Outro + links  SOCIAL DICTATOR Web: https://www.dictatorband.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dictatorband Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DictatorBand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dictvtor SOCIAL KIERAN APTER SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠⁠  / kieranapter   Tiktok: ⁠⁠  / kieranapter   Facebook: ⁠  / kieranaptermusic  

DJ Dribbler/For Mankind is a renowned DJ and author, who currently holds a residency at the legendary Pikes Hotel in Ibiza. In this episode we discuss the seminal early 90's Edinburgh club night 'Pure'; his experiences touring Europe with Orbital; his life and DJing adventures in New York and Ibiza; as well as his book Harry's Kebabs and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:20) Moving from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, introduction to DJing, and the early days of the Edinburgh rave scene (00:09:45) Glasgow, Pure, and Touring with Orbital (00:23:00) New York, giving up alcohol, and Tokyo (00:45:15) Ibiza, Pikes, and Harry’s Kebabs (01:04:15) Links/outro SOCIAL DJ DRIBBER/FOR MANKIND/HARRY'S KEBABS Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dj_dribbler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/harryskebabsfc_thetakeaway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djdribbler SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Cammy Donnelly is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who competes on the biggest stages in the world of submission grappling. In this episode we discuss his journey into martial arts, his new gym in Glasgow, as well his time training over seas along side some of the most accomplished athletes in the sport. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠    / @theapterparty   Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠   / @theapterparty   EPISODE SPONSOR Paradaiza Web: https://paradaiza.com/ Paradaiza Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paradaiza (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:27) Early Life (00:27:00) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, introduction to martial arts, and early competitions (01:02:37) Training with the best, trip to Quatar, and Craig Jones (01:21:09) New gym, Jiu Jitsu advice, and favourite submission (01:35:00) Future goals and ADCC (01:37:36) Links/outro SOCIAL CAMMY DONNELY/META-TECH GRAPPLING ACADEMY Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cammydonnelly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/metatechacademy Web: https://www.metatechacademy.co.uk/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta:   / kieranapter   Tiktok:   / kieranapter   Facebook:   / kieranaptermusic  

Mark Ewen is one of the most exciting up-and-coming professional mixed martial artists in the U.K. today. In this episode, we discuss Mark's journey into fighting, as well as his mindset, visualisation, meditation, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts (00:00:00) Coming up/ intro (00:01:35) Training and recovery (00:04:00) Early life, introduction to martial arts, MMA and Muay Thai (00:17:22) Nerves, meditation/visualisation, and self development (00:27:10) Cold water therapy, training schedule, and Higher Level MMA (00:42:50) Training in Thailand, fighting style, and flow state  (00:52:11) Fighting on the big stage, PFL/fight cancellation in Paris, and injuries  (01:03:30) Travelling the world, potential opponents, and fighting emotions  (01:08:47) Modelling, food, and podcasts  (01:15:25) Favourite fighters, advice for young fighters, and favourite fights (01:23:12) Tough fights, future plans, and the ultimate goal (01:25:30) Links and outro SOCIAL MARK EWEN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markewen_ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.ewen8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkEwenMMA SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Man Power is a DJ, producer, record label owner and promoter from the north east of England. In this episode we discuss the importance of club culture and community within the electronic music scene, as well as his career, musical aliases/projects, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:20) Local scene, raving, and early career (00:26:47) Club culture and community (00:45:50) Bed Wetter, and throwing parties at a working men's social club (00:56:30) Plans going forward, and the Berkley Suite gig (01:00:30) Outro SOCIAL MAN POWER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/manpowermusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manpowermakesmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/Man_Power_Music SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Van Damn is a DJ, producer, promoter and podcaster from Arbroath, Scotland. In this episode we discuss how he got into music, his recent success on BBC Radio 1, lock down live streaming, hosting the B2B podcast and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:48) The B2B Cast and lock down live streaming (00:20:00) Hometown and background, introduction to dance music, and first gig (00:36:27) learning the craft, starting a club night, and todays club/festival scene (00:51:00) Producing, The name Van Damn, and playing basketball in America  (01:12:08) Teaching kids how to DJ, life outside of music, and what’s coming up  (01:22:20) Outro + Links SOCIAL VAN DAMN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vandamn.wav/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vandamn.wav Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevandamn/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Illyus & Barrientos are a DJ and production duo who have reached worldwide success in the last decade. In this episode we discuss how the boys came together, tales from behind the booth, the club scene in the United States, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Part... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠  https://www.youtube.com/@theapterpart... Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠   ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterpart... OUTLINE (00:00:00 Intro) (00:01:21) Background, music production, and DJ tales (00:24:13) Playing at Ushuaia with Calvin Harris, Medellín club gig, and the pressure of DJing vs enjoying yourself  (00:38:37) Exclusivity, giving back to the scene, and the breakthrough moment (00:46:55) Remixes, and track hype  (00:57:43) Is the dance scene on the way down? day parties vs late nights, and playing in America (01:10:55) Highlight gigs, Lockdown, and The BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix (01:26:10) Individual musical aliases being zen, and what’s coming up (01:32:35) Links and outro SOCIAL ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/illyusandbarrientos Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illyusandbarrientos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illyusandbarrientos SOCIAL KIERAN APTER: Insta: ⁠⁠    / kieranapter   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/kieranapter Facebook: ⁠⁠  / kieranaptermusic  

Kieran Smith is a retired professional boxer with a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. He is the former WBC International Super Welterweight champion, 6 x amateur Scottish boxing Champion, 2 x amateur British boxing champion, and also represented Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In this episode, we discuss his career in boxing, the sacrifices he made for the sport, his plans for the future, and more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠  https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠   ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:00) Festive Season, last fight, early life, and boxing  (00:07:55) Boxing coaches, amateur career, and traveling  (00:26:33) injuries, making weight, sacrifices  (00:35:20) Career drive, boxing heroes, training with Kel Brook (00:51:38) Getting to the Commonwealth Games, boxing politics, and turning professional  (01:08:15) Training schedule, war stories, and fear  (01:28:45) Career highlights, life outside of boxing, and future plans  (01:40:33) Outro SOCIAL KIERAN SMITH Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieran_smithhh/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Hunter Mitchell is a DJ, record collector, promoter, and one-half of one of the most well respected underground dance labels/DJ duos in the UK today ‘Craigie Knowes’. In this episode we discuss his introduction to dance music, his long-running club night Groovement, the birth of Craigie Knowes, the art of DJing, touring, Football, and more. Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: ⁠https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6... Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠   • The Apter Party Podcast   Youtube shorts: ⁠    • Shorts   OUTLINE (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:02) Alien Communications party, and the London scene (00:08:53) Growing Up In Perth, introduction to dance music, and the naughties indie/electro scene (00:23:19) Party starting, The birth of Craigie Knowes, and Subculture (00:41:17) Running a record label, the art of DJing, and touring CHECK (01:14:30) Life outside of music, health, and Hibs (01:27:01) Future plans, the sound of the label, and telling a story through music (01:47:24) Outro SOCIAL HUNTER MITCHELL Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thehuntermitchell?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== SOCIAL CRAIGIE KNOWES Insta: https://www.instagram.com/craigieknowes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigieknowes Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/craigie-knowes SOCIAL KIERAN APTER: Insta: ⁠  / kieranapter   Tiktok: ⁠  / kieranapter   Facebook: ⁠  / kieranaptermusic  

Ruaridh Crighton is an Edinburgh-based artist specialising in abstract portraits and figures with realism. In this episode, we discuss his background, inspirations, creative process, his travels, an average day in the life of Rudog, and much more. PODCAST INFO: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6... Youtube Playlist: ⁠   / @theapterpart...⁠   Youtube shorts: ⁠   / @theapterpart...⁠   (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:30) Pursuing art as a career, social media, and education (00:21:30) Developing a style, putting in the work, and the breakthrough moment (00:42:35) Sacrifices, travel, and daily life (00:58:15) Exercise, Edinburgh, and plans for the future (01:13:32) Outro SOCIAL RUDOG: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rudogart/ Web: https://www.rudogart.com/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER: Insta:   / kieranapter   Tiktok:   / kieranapter   Facebook:   / kieranaptermusic  

Yogi Haughton is regarded by many as the man who brought house and techno to Scotland in the mid-80s. In this episode, we discuss Yogi's lifelong passion for music, his journey as a DJ, partying, and record collecting, from the northern soul scene, to the early days of house music in Scotland. We also discuss Yogi's thoughts on the electronic music scene today, and why clubbing is serious business. PODCAST INFO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdj... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6... Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterpart... Youtube shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterpart... (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:03) Adolescence and the Northern Soul scene (00:25:00) Early DJ career, Edinburgh club scene in the 80’s, and mixing records (00:36:00) DJing has become mainstream, social media, clubbing is serious business  (00:53:00) Early House Music scene in Scotland, The Scottish Soulful Weekender, Subclub residency  (01:16:00) The 90’s, MFSB, and vinyl (01:46:00) Record digging, writing, and club flyers (01: 59:55) Outro and where to find Yogi SOCIAL YOGI HAUGHTON: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yogihaughton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogi.haughton SOCIAL KIERAN APTER: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic

Aera is an electronic music producer, DJ, and label owner. His tracks and DJ sets have soundtracked dance floors around the world. In this episode we chat about his creative process in the studio, the importance of reaching a state of flow while being creative, as well as his introduction to dance music and more. PODCAST INFO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=4c07fabd7a45437b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/68586877-150c-4777-9dff-d3a8e24cb3d2/the-apter-party-podcast Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts OUTLINE: (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:48) Studio gear (00:07:19) Introduction to music, family influences, and hometown scene (00:22:41) Honing your craft, early releases, and a dance music apprenticeship (00:33:27) Musical identity, creative processes, and flow state (00:51:37) Remixing, tracks that connect, and DJ edits (01:08:52) Innervisions, sending demos, and building something on your own (01:16:36) Applied Magic, Berlin and Hamburg (01:33:24) Djing vs being an introvert, escapism, and the health effects of DJing (01:44:55) Malaga, upcoming gigs/releases, podcasting and where to find Aera SOCIAL AERA: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aeragram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aerrra Web: https://www.applied-magic.net/ SOCIAL KIERAN APTER: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic/

Simon Bays is a DJ and promoter and heads up both the 'Alien Communications' and 'Space Dust' record labels. In this episode, we discuss his love of vinyl, his musical inspirations, how he got started in dance music, and more. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 Introduction to dance music, Newcastle and student nights 00:10:08 Underground club bookings, the London club scene, and starting parties at The Cause  00:14:27 The key to throwing a good party, becoming obsessed, and Houghton festival  00:26:20 vinyl, morning routine, and Alien Communications 00:34:09 Djing over producing, social media management, and the sound of Alien Communications 00:41:17 Space Dust, Theo Kottis, working with artists  00:49:54 Inspirations, playing at Subclub, turntables or CDJ’s, and favorite producers  01:02:30 Touring, partying, and Saunagate 01:24:25 Life outside of dance music  BAYS SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/bays.ac/ https://www.instagram.com/spacedusttransmissions/ https://www.instagram.com/communicatewithaliens/ Kieran Apter Social: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter

From residencies on mid-1990s North and East London pirate radio stations, to touring the DJ booths of some of the world’s greatest clubs as a result of his widely praised "Deep House" releases in the 2010s, Alexis Raphael has been involved in electronic music for 3 decades. His seminal London club night Creche, which has been running for coming on 15 years, has become a raving institution for many a Londoner, and after a break from releasing club music for a few years and focusing on his alternative vinyl label Paella Hair Sex, he’s back in 2023 with a label under the same name, Creche records. In this episode, we discuss his career in dance music, the reality of DJ life, and the evolution of the London rave scene. OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Staying inspired 03:00 Introduction to dance music 08:16 London and Berlin 14:47 Pirate Radio and MC's 21:42 Raving in the 90's compared to today 27:09 DJ Career, Crećhe, and the East London club scene 42:09 Touring, the reality of DJ life, and starting a record label 1:00:49 Life outside of music and Ibiza 1:10:32 Where to find Alexis Raphael, and social media culture 1:19:23 Outro SOCIAL Alexis Raphael: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisraphael1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crechelondon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djalexisraphael Social Kieran Apter here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic