The B Side

From getting her start in community radio to working across BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, then ultimately landing at BBC Radio 1Xtra, the ever-so entertaining producer and music marketing consultant Khadiee Afflick tells Saskia about doing things her way, and how curiosity leads to major success. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe!  You can also follow The B Side on Instagram: @thebsidem...

Ever wondered who directs the music on Glastonbury headliner performances, the New Year's Eve Fireworks display or even a Tiny Desk concert? BAFTA award-winning music director Kojo Samuel chats to Saskia about MDing for the likes of Stormzy, AJ Tracey, Sugababes, Eurovision UK, and his upcoming work with THE Lily Allen. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe!  You can also follow The...

In the first 2026 episode of The B Side, Saskia talks to the award-winning artist, mentor and activist who was inducted into the Roll of Honour Women in Music 2023 and Global Recognition Award for Music (2024), Saskhia Menendez. In this insightful conversation, Saskhia M. discusses setting up the Trans Charter, and the work she does to inspire and advocate for the trans community within music. Ple...

This episode of The B Side proves to be a timely one as Saskia talks to Sara Vieira, creative manager and the founder of the music showcase platform Redbox Records, discussing what it means to be ‘British’, diverging from the path expected of her when she reached university level, and the realities of building a brand in UK music whilst finding an authentic voice on social media - regardless of wh...

In this episode of The B Side, neo-soul singer-songwriter Lizzie Berchie chats with Saskia about going from balancing a full time job and her artistry, to headlining venues and working with creatives internationally, as well as staying true to herself and the realities of staying safe as a solo female artist in the music industry. Listen to her wonderful journey now, on episode 6 of The B Side. Pl...

Former owners of Leicester’s oldest grassroots music venue The Shed, Elisabeth Carley-Leonard, now founder of social media agency Vibes and Visibility, and Tom Carnell, co-founder of music marketing company, Dyad Digital, chat with Saskia and show that delulu really is the solulu in this truly bonkers chat. The pair share their stories on rolling up their sleeves and letting passion fuel ideas and...

Dr Charisse Beaumont, the co-founder and CEO of Black Lives in Music, talks to Saskia about being at the frontline of achieving equality for Black and Brown musicians and professionals in music. From conducting surveys across the UK industry to sitting down with government leaders to give evidence on the discrimination happening in the live sector, the Music Week Women in Music 'Campaigner of the...

Saskia chats with Christine Osazuwa - a data specialist, marketing consultant and founder of annual online conference Measure of Music - about the importance of self-reliance, entrepreneurship and community in music. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe!  You can also follow The B Side on Instagram: @thebsidemusicpod . To contact Saskia, send an email to: thebsidemusicpod@gmail.com...

Music curator and founder of Art Not Evidence Elli Brazzill talks to Saskia about her way into the music industry, the philosophical question of the label/artist relationship, and the work she and the team are doing to fight the criminalisation of rap music in UK courts. For more information about Art Not Evidence, visit: http://artnotevidence.org/ . Please leave a rating, share a comment and subs...

In this inaugural episode of The B Side, Saskia talks to founder of the newly launched 314 Records, Jeremiah Gogo, about his personal journey into the music industry, mentors, setting up his own record label, and what happens when you bump into a global superstar in the office lifts. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe!  You can also follow The B Side on Instagram: @thebsidemusicp...