AFTERS the podcast

Before headlining some of the biggest parties in the world, Will Automagic honed his sound as DJ Will in New York City’s most legendary spaces. After leaving Austin, Texas for Manhattan in the 1990s, he immersed himself in the city’s underground nightlife, working alongside the iconic David Mancuso at The Loft while earning residencies at era-defining spaces like The Limelight, Vandam at Greenhouse, and Flamingo East. After composing music for the runway and fashion world throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Will went on to launch the beloved queer party SPANK, helping shape a new era of queer nightlife culture.Alongside his work as a DJ, Will built a celebrated career as a producer, label head, and artist as one half of Automagic, later co-founding The Carry Nation with Nita Aviance. Following a decade-long residency at Good Room, the duo launched They Went On Forever, a marathon 12+ hour party built around the art of the extended b2b set and the shared energy of the two in conversation behind the decks.In the episode recorded earlier this year, Will Automagic and I talk about nightlife history, queer culture, and the moments that shaped one of dance music’s most enduring underground careers. To accompany this interview, Will and I created a playlist of tracks referenced in our conversation. Listen on Apple Music or Spotify.Tune in this very special episode with questions from DJ Michael Magnan, Mizz Softee, gaystrychef, and a special invitation to Maritek on Friday July 3 at Honey's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neon Christina builds worlds without borders, spanning New York to the Caribbean, the African diaspora, and beyond. Through his platforms Ragga Nyc, Connek JA, and Creatures of the Night, the New York-based artist connects communities across geographies, cultures, queer identities, and music genres. That said, Christina was the obvious first choice for the season 2 launch of AFTERS. Our conversation is a full serving of educational, thought-provoking, and valuable perspectives that'll stick with you long after listening.Christina is booked and busy with the International Revolution Fundraising Party on September 28th, Creatures of the Night on October 2nd featuring a rare performance, and the Doll Ball on November 8th. Mark your calendars and support these necessary movements.To top it all off, Christina enlisted Ragga resident and crowd favorite SHYBOI for an accompanying mix that absolutely wakes it up. Listen here. GoFundMe for the Doll Ball linkVisit AFTERS on: SoundCloud | Instagram | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time ever AFTERS is releasing a podcast episode and accompanying mix together simultaneously, and who better than Marco Gomez aka Junior M to kick off!Raised in Boston of Guatemalan descent, Marco Gomez moved to NYC and quickly made an impact on the city’s techno underground as part of the #KUNQ collective and a regular at the legendary #GHE20GOTH1K. After some time in Berlin, Marco has returned stateside (for now) reborn as Junior M. Recorded the day after Halloween 2024, Marco and I discussed global politics, the autistic experience, party ethics, queer identities, and his journey to finding himself again musically.Inspired by our conversation Junior M has crafted an exclusive sexy mix that includes a brand new demo(!!!) and is built around the sounds of gay dark rooms - deep, reflective, hypnotic, playful, and raw. Get your double dose of Junior M via the AFTERS podcast across all platforms and listen to the Darkroom AFTERS Mix now on SoundCloud!Listen up for a message from actualfag and Big Dumb Top announcing FUNDLE - A queeriously silly & chaotic night of ferocity for you to queen out & get spun - just like a circus.#juniorm #marcogomez #falsewitness #aftersthepod #aftersthepodcast #djinterview #djmix  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of AFTERS, New York’s Kilopatrah Jones and I dive into their journey from learning house dance with NYC legends as a teenager to becoming the ultimate life of the party—both behind the decks and on the dance floor! Kilo shares their tips to prep for a weekend of partying, the joy of body movement, and their dedication to uplifting the dance community. I had an amazing time getting to know Kilopatrah Jones in this episode, and I hope you will too!Also, tune in for a special message from Chaupelo of Slouch Studio.AFTERS credits:produced, edited & directed by Anthony Cuellarrecorded & mastered by Rhino Clarkart & motion graphics by Waldo Baezart concept by Anthony Cuellaroriginal music by Nicolò Bernardirecorded in Brooklyn, NY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the midst of her summer tour, multi-hyphenated artist & infectiously fun gal Scarlett O’Malley sat down with me for a chat at her home in West London. Scarlett knows how to get your body moving, successfully curate for some of the biggest festivals & venues in the world (hello Glastonbury!), make space for the underrepresented, run a label all while having a great time! If you aren’t familiar with her work, check out her official releases, mixes, Club Cowgirl imprint and lock in on the dancefloor for one of her sets at a club near you.Stay tuned for a special message from Safe Rave NYC and Damn Steven of DL Presents.Additional content:Read A guide to the AFTERS with Scarlett O'MalleyListen Scarlett O'Malley's Tech House MixAFTERS credits:produced, edited & directed by Anthony Cuellarrecorded by Scarlett O'Malleymastered by Rhino Clarkoriginal music & score by Nicolò Bernardioriginal artwork by Waldo Baez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NYC's favorite dark duo Sissies of Mercy step out of the shadows and into the spotlight for episode 3 of AFTERS! Sam (@djfruitbat) and Austen (@vileblood._) opened up about their own personal journeys, carving out their space alongside some of New York's finest, exploring themes and inspirations for Sissies of Mercy and so much more! Don't miss a special message from the one and only Mizz Softee! Additional content:Read A guide to the AFTERS with Sissies of MercyListen Sissies of Mercy's Hypnotic Spa MixAFTERS credits:produced, edited & directed by Anthony Cuellarmastered by Khaleel / 6RAJrecorded & Tomás Skellyoriginal music & score by Nicolò Bernardioriginal artwork by Waldo Baez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the afters! In the very first episode Anthony and Joselo go on a journey through the NYC music scene dating back to the 2010's until now. Joselo opens up about his creative process, upbringing, his party Maricón and so much more!Additional content:Read: A Guide to AFTERS episode 1 with JOSELOListen: JOSELO's Drum & Bass mix challengeAFTERS credits:produced, edited & directed by Anthony Cuellarrecorded, edited & mastered by Tomás Skellyoriginal music & score by Nicolò Bernardioriginal artwork by Cisne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.