Explore every episode of the podcast Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee
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| Season 2 Recap: Pastry & Chat with Derrick & Producer Julia Wang | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:13:42 | |
Follow Julia Wang https://www.instagram.com/juliawngg/ Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 | |||
| The World's Most Sought After Designer Willo Perron on Working With Drake, Kanye & More | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:53:15 | |
When creative constraints spark music's most iconic moments. In “Willo Perron Speaks Volumes,” Derrick gets a peek into how the designer and director created a basketball court stage for Drake, pulled together Kanye's 2015 BRIT Awards performance, amongst other collaborations with Rihanna, Florence and the Machine, and learns why Montreal is such a creative and cultural hub. Follow Willo Perron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willoperron/ Website: https://p-r.studio/ Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME | |||
| Music Supervisor Brian Reitzell on Lost in Translation's Enduring Impact | 15 May 2024 | 01:16:18 | |
SPEAKS VOLUMES IS BACK! Kicking off Season 2 with the man behind some of the most iconic, emotional moments in pop culture: Brian Reitzell, music supervisor for movies like Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and the Virgin Suicides. In "Brian Reitzell Speaks Volumes," Derrick Gee learns about the craft of music supervision, discovering new music, and good taste, with stories from Brian of finding niche vinyl records and collaborating with Kevin Shields & Mark Hollis. Follow Brian Reitzell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianreitzell/ Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show, gain early access to the podcast and exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME Turntable Lab Check out my recommended items at Turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| Der-Recs: Fav albums/artsts/last show of the year!! | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Theme 03:13 - Loves 12:00 - Reissues 15:15 - Got my eye on 27:01 - Mainstream albums Show notes: Neo Geo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7153712445884828929 Flying Fish Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I1OcbsUp8 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 Podcast sponsor: My selections: Turntablelab.com/derrick About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| Should Music Streaming Services be Regulated? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:25:12 | |
Proposing ways in which we should standartise the music streaming platforms. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Examples from other industries 04:24 - Competitive Advantages 09:15 - Parity and my suggestions Show notes My video about Spotify and my concerns: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7304052924689239298 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 Podcast sponsor: My selections: Turntablelab.com/derrick About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| It's Time We Renamed Indie Music | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:14:34 | |
When indie music becomes anything but. 00:00 - introduction 01:25 - History 06:00 - Debunking 10:20 - Renaming Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 | |||
| Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:59:28 | |
It was an honour to have Apple Music's Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on the podcast this week. A titan in the radio/DJ community, Tim's dedication to documenting and celebrating dance music in an awe inspiring journey to hear about. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 04:45 - Introducing Tim Sweeney 05:40 - Origin story of Beats In Space 15:45 - When BIS became influential 18:35 - What keeps him going after 25 years 22:20 - RP Boo 23:20 - Guests/Criteria 26:35 - What makes a great mix 31:00 - Differing DJ cultures 34:40 - Dance music and its changes 41:30 - How Tim Sweeney has evolved 43:05 - Transitioning to Apple Music 47:00 - The Impact of BIS 54:00 - Words of Radio Wisdom Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=278e8f2fd21a423b About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| How YOU Discover New Music | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:23:33 | |
I asked you guys about the best methods to discover new music. Some really interesting results! 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Premise 04:45 - Spotify 07:45 - Friends 09:45 - Research 14:30 - Stalking 17:35 - Discovery Appendix: How to Discover New Music Podcast 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FDS8RlNxERLyujsIHAlzC?si=d478556186224a54 Flora Ying Wong: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6G9Fk5r3RJUQSpsZWh6g6B?si=jJ8QEBVdTJaq_9iI4LxN-Q Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| The Magnetism of Dev Hynes/Blood Orange | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:28:02 | |
Finally did it! The Devonte Hynes episode. Talking all things Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion and Dev Hynes - and how he pulls from a world of music to craft a sound that will go onto influence a generation.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction/Opening Statement
03:22 - Backstory
05:42 - My Dev Hynes Experience
08:46 - His Influences
14:45 - The Magnetism of Dev Hynes
19:25 - New York
20:30 - Fluidity
24:10 - Influence
26:40 - Conclusions
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Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love
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| How Menswear Designer Nicholas Daley Clashes Tartan & Reggae To Become the Future of Global Fashion | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:41:13 | |
What happens when a fashion brand is authentically inspired by music culture? In "Nicholas Daley Speaks Volumes," Derrick discovers how the designer draws inspiration from Scotland and Jamaica; his parents' Reggae Klub in Edinburgh; craftsmanship in textiles and musical performance, to create iconic looks for artists like Youssef Dayes, Don Letts, and more. Learn more about Woven Rhythms, Nicholas Daley's live music platform, here: https://www.instagram.com/woven_rhythms/ Follow Nicholas Daley Website: https://nicholasdaley.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_daley/ Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/NicholasDaley/ Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME Turntable Lab Check out my recommended items at Turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| K-Pop is 10 Years Ahead | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:34:10 | |
00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - the Money 03:40 - R&D 05:30 - Artist treatment 10:40 - Promotion 14:13 - Live Events 18:30 - Tech 22:00 - Merch 26:22 - Fans Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| What is a DJ? | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
All the argy bargy about the definition of a DJ in 2023. 00:00 - Introduction 03:50 - My Qualifications 04:20 - History of DJing 08:20 - Why is there confusion? 11:50 - What I define as a DJ in 2023 24:30 - Conclusions Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love. | |||
| Radiohead Stans & Nirvana T-Shirts w/ Yasi Salek (Bandsplain) | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:56:27 | |
From the enduring legacy of Nirvana to Radiohead Stans, I’m honoured to have had Yasi Salek of the podcast Bandsplain on Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes! 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - The Bandsplain background 24:00 - What she’s learned 27:00 - Bands and Trends Follow Yasi https://www.instagram.com/yasisalek/ https://twitter.com/yasisalek https://www.tiktok.com/@yasisalek Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| How To Hifi | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:45:02 | |
Your First Hifi System: A Beginner's Guide! 00:00 - Introduction 01:53 - Who Is This For? 04:42 - The Analogy 08:16 - The First Setup 12:50 - The Second Setup 25:30 - The Third Setup 35:20 - FAQs Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:09:42 | |
Kissa is so much more than just playing records in a cafe or bar. In "Nick Dwyer Speaks Volumes," Derrick dives into the rich history of jazz kissa - also known as listening cafes - Japanese hi-fi culture, and ponders the good and bad of trendy, Japanese-inspired record bars in the west. Notable Kissa mentioned in this episode: Cafe Lion, Eigakan, Basie, Milonga Nueva, Posy, Rhinoçéros (Berlin), Hosoi (Stockholm), ESP Hi Fi (Denver, USA) Follow Nick Dwyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickdwyernz/ Learn more about "A Century in Sound" here: https://cphdox.dk/film/a-century-in-sound/ Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME | |||
| Why Can't Hip Hop Artists Sell Out Stadiums? | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:29:02 | |
Is it a genre problem, an artist problem, or a time problem? 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Contents 03:15 - The Biggest Stadium Shows 06:41 - The Biggest Hip Hop Shows 08:48 - Problem 0 09:38 - Problem 1 13:34 - Problem 2 19:00 - Problem 3 21:20 - Problem 4 23:00 - Who Could Pull It Off? 26:00 - What Do You Think? 27:00 - Appendix Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?si=6592e17125464606 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| The Sound of Nothing - with Nothing's Adam Bates & Tom Ridley | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:50:47 | |
It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Nothing's Adam Bates and Tom Ridley about the ins and outs of building a tech company from the ground up. Chapters 04:00 - Tom and Adam introduce themselves 11:45 - What is the Nothing philosophy 15:30 - How do you act different, practically 19:00 - What makes a good earphone? 23:00 - Their launch hesitations 25:30 - The fun of user testing 33:54 - The sound of Nothing 40:00 - How to innovate in a conservative industry 46:00 - What's next? Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| Artist Estates are a Mess | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:19:29 | |
Why are artist estates in the news all the time? Why is it always a complete dumpsterfire mess? Chapters 01:07 - What is an estate 03:30 - Your comments 04:20 - The problems are 10:43 - Questions I have 15:11 - Suggesting solutions Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love | |||
| The Triangle | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:46:25 | |
On this week's episode of Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes, I theorise about what differentiates the good artists from the great artists. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Introducing the Triangle 09:00 - The first tenet 13:45 - The second tenet 24:00 - The third tenet 27:15 - Putting it together 29:00 - Some examples 37:50 - Conclusions Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| How to get into Led Zeppelin | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:47:31 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Context 02:32 - Why You Should Get Into Led Zep 07:18 - Who is this for? 08:26 - Their backstory 13:20 - My Story 17:12 - What I love about them 23:23 - The Members 30:44 - Where to Start 39:00 - Iconic Moments 41:37 - Fav Songs 43:14 - The ProblemsShow notes Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2KiNz2W2mNPA7oDVn6zSN0?si=e3b4101880d843af&pt=06473f63d1a2e31408a6293a8fb8cd78 Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| Soundtracks and Identity w/ Lucinda Chua | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:14:30 | |
4AD artist, multi-instrumentalist, FKA Twigs cellist Lucinda Chua joins me to talk about soundtracks, classical music and identity. 0:00 - Context 1:09 - Introduction 2:35 - Who’s Lucinda Chua? 14:30 - Experience growing up 19:12 - The first film soundtrack that impacted Lucinda 23:45 - Succession! 31:51 - The relationship between the visuals, music and live performance 34:22 - The Cello 40:01 - Favourite films/soundtracks 56:31 - FKA Twigs and imposter syndrome 1:13:37 - What’s next? Show notes Lucinda Chua’s new album “YIAN”: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZEqm7UAvrdy4MQHITOiA6?si=Fd9ZbaL2QQuDdj_WGakIlw Resident Advisor Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMLETo6Zfk&ab_channel=ResidentAdvisor Lost & Sound Interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51pJ72PlTShYw6lJxqrhXt?si=3ac723a6bcc94f73 Films: Requiem for a Dream Orlando All About Lily Chou-Chou Happy Together Follow Lucinda:https://www.instagram.com/lucindachua/ Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| Alexandra Stréliski: From Corporate Burnout to Neo-Classical Chart Topper | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:09:16 | |
Why instrumental piano is not classical music. In "Alexandra Stréliski Speaks Volumes," Derrick learns from the pianist and composer what it's like to play a different piano every day on tour, finding inspiration from The Truman Show, Interstellar, and Amelie, plus how it feels to be peers with artists like Taylor Swift, Post Malone, 50 Cent, and Metallica. Listen to the playlist "Gentle Hammer" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RJqhPQYIQFGkQfqTomFVX?si=b6d3714e0337451c Apple: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/gentle-hammer/pl.u-AkAvzM9talakg Follow Alexandra Stréliski Website: https://alexandrastreliski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexstreliski/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexstreliski YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvtXogCkywYvDoxazQu5Kw Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME Turntable Lab Check out my recommended items at Turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| How To Listen To Music w/ Sasha Frere-Jones | 30 May 2023 | 01:08:24 | |
I had the pleasure of speaking to storied music journalist Sasha Frere Jones about his experience as a music reviewer, and how neither of us know anything. 00:00 – Introduction 03-:47 – How you listen to music 05:00 – How did you become a music commentator? 13:49 – Writing about music as a musician 22:45 – Online music commentators 31:00 – Timeless music and their rediscovery 36:20 – Attitudes towards music commentary 43:55 – Dealing with comments and criticism 48:05 – Labeling music beyond their “genres” 51:56 – Listening as a journalist 1:02:46 – Final thoughts Show notes https://www.instagram.com/dusttodigital/ Hannibal Buress old school rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFVYRrYNWQ Check out Sasha! Website: http://www.sashafrerejones.com/ Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| There Is Too Much Music | 23 May 2023 | 00:48:56 | |
Is there too much? Or has music changed its function? 01:52 – Background 04:38 – The Commodification of Music 07:25 – Fake Artists 09:00 – Creators vs Artists, Quality Control 11:30 – Major Label Sway 14:00 – More Music, Less Money 15:15 – Too Much Noise 17:00 – The Bias Toward Relationships 18:00 – Discoverability 20:00 – Not a Unique Case To Music 24:38 – Access is a Good Thing 26:00 – What Is Music 27:45 – The Upsides 32:40 – My Solutions 47:00 – My Solutions Show Notes Pigeons & Planes Article: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqqOGnHhuQI/ Follow me on: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| Dial A Swiftie — The Significance of Taylor Swift w/ Ginnie (@TheThriftySwifty) | 16 May 2023 | 01:08:16 | |
I'm so very grateful to have Ginnie ( @thethriftyswiftie) on the podcast to enlighten me on the supernova that is Taylor Swift. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Why Are We Doing This Episode 5:00 - Ginnie’s Swifty Story 11:30 - Her Writing Style 17:50 - Crafting Her Sound 30:20 - The Easter Eggs 35:40 - What Does It Mean To Be a Swiftie 42:40 - The Eras Tour 46:20 - Taylor’s Version 58:10 - Taylor the Mentor 1:02:45 - Her Lasting Legacy Follow Ginnie https://www.tiktok.com/@thethriftyswiftie https://www.instagram.com/thethriftyswiftie13/ Follow me on: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #taylorswift #swifties | |||
| 26 Thoughts on AI & Music | 09 May 2023 | 00:57:59 | |
I asked you guys to submit your thoughts on AI and here are my fav answers. You guys are smart smart! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:26 - Newsletter aside 04:26 - Level Set 07:43 - Art & Humanity 18:13 - Intelligence 23:16 - Artist Impact 28:05 - Jobs 35:45 - The Listener’s Responsibilities 46:00 - Copyright & Regulations 56:10 - Conclusions Follow me on: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick... About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #ai #futureofmusic | |||
| Low End Theory & Cultural Institutions w/ KITTENS | 02 May 2023 | 00:57:08 | |
Welcome DJ KITTENS to Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes. In this episode, KITTENS enlightens me on the cultural impact of LA's club night Low End Theory. 00:00 Introduction 06:34 What is the Low End Theory? 10:50 The Audiences and their experience 18:30 Why the club was so influential for artists? 22:56 How did LET got its reputation as an experimental community? 27:30 The relation between Los Angeles and Low End Theory 30:19 A message from Truntable Lab 31:02 The influence of Low End Theory on Kittens (as a DJ) 38:45 Differences of being a DJ at Low End Theory 42:21 The lasting impact of Low End Theory after its end 45:00 Can there be something like Low End Theory today? 50:16 Cultural institutions and space/physical materiality 52:25 Closing remarks Check out Kittens! Website: http://www.iamkittens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkittens Check out Kittens podcast SHE/HER/THEY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheherthey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamKITTENS/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58teMEKYZuFE8h37h0UYAj?si=6fff94c6fd4c438b Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrick...
About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| How To Get Into Jazz | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:48:48 | |
Sharing my personal experience, and love for jazz. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Why You Should Get Into Jazz 02:35 - My “Qualifications” 07:48 - Miles Davis Starting Point 12:38 - Modes 17:01 - AD 18:00 - Labels 33:10 - Fav artists 36:35 - Problems with Jazz 43:04 - Appendix Show Notes Tokyo Jazz Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tMEcX42IaNSQGI3JVr8zs?si=16786f6c12634798 Spiritual Jazz playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AAJUr0u5Bz25jaMtmdIfU?si=2cc4f42085274e8a Turtable Lab link: https://turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| Yves Tumor is the Perfect Artist | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:42:48 | |
I am a fanboy OK? 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Why I am the biggest fan 07:22 - An Inaccurate Timeline 14:55 - The Artist’s Journey 18:43 - Live & Persona 25:10 - The Dimensions of Listening 27:49 - Comparisons 30:50 - Conclusions Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #warp #ambient #yvestumor | |||
| New Yorker's Kyle Chayka on Algorithmic Culture, Artisinal Content & Gatekeeping | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:05:51 | |
Algorithms = Music discovery made easy? Or lazy consumption? In “Kyle Chayka Speaks Volumes,” Derrick confronts the relevance of taste and the meaning of gatekeeping in an ever-flattening cultural landscape, and together they unpack how algorithms have shaped modern culture (from cafes that look the same to viral memes about Donghua Jinlong, a Chinese glycine factory). Listen to Kyle's conversation with Nilay Patel on Decoder: https://www.theverge.com/24094338/kyle-chayka-filterworld-algorithmic-recommendation-tiktok-instagram-culture-decoder-interview Follow Kyle Chayka Kyle's latest book, "Filterworld" here: https://www.kylechayka.com/filterworld Website: https://www.kylechayka.com/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/chaykak New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/kyle-chayka Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME | |||
| Passion Projects Are For Honing Your Instincts | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:41:20 | |
Keep going, keep learning, you never know. Chapters 02:20 - Thesis 05:55 - Being stuck 09:35 - Being Perfect 13:30 - Putting yourself out there 18:20 - The Fk it email 24:20 - Back yourself 29:20 - The end of the beginning 34:00 - Instincts! 39:20 - Advice Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #passionprojects #hobby #creativity | |||
| The Music Fan's Fountain of Youth | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:34:54 | |
Pharrell, show us the way. Sponsor: Turntable Lab Check out my store here: https://turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| Lowkey Living Legends | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:45:46 | |
Who are the living legends in music...that aren't talked about? There are many I'm sure, but here's a few to get us started. Sections 00:00 - Introduction Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| New Music Does Not Come To You (Discovering New Music) | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:37:43 | |
The first step to recovery is acceptance. Watch the episode on YouTube. Follow me | |||
| It's Time YOU Got Into K-Pop | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
No more excuses, it's far to big and far too diverse to ignore. Go on, listen to this podcast and DIVE ON IN.
Sections
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - My backstory
7:13 - K-Pop basics/background
15:53 - Why is K-Pop interesting?
22:26 - K-Pop groups I like/you should check out
29:06 - Why is K-Pop still exciting/The Golden Era
33:42 - What do I like about K-Pop?
37:32 - What I don’t like about K-Pop
43:06 - Working with K-Pop company and groups
Show notes
Some groups I like: Twice, New Jeans, Lesserafim, Aespa, Dreamcatcher, NCT U/127/Dream, BigBang, Le Sserafim
SuperM - Jopping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAnK1y7qjuE
Follow me
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/
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About Me:
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love!
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| Harry Styles' Creative Director Molly Hawkins on Empathy, World Building, and Putting the Artist First | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:05:18 | |
On Harry Styles' empathy and heart. In “Molly Hawkins Speaks Volumes,” the creative director behind Harry Styles, and formerly FKA Twigs and The XX shares with Derrick how she helps artists bring their creative ideas to life and creates worlds for fans to escape into - and why it's so important to put the artist first. Thank you to Sonya Gee for helping with the shoot! Follow Molly Hawkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjane_x/ Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME Turntable Lab Check out my recommended items at Turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| Sound Quality is a Luxury, Not a Necessity (or Personality) + My Hifi Journey | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:33:37 | |
Audiophiles and listening to music on nice speakers, why do they have to be at odds? I talk about my personal listening journey, and give advice as to what you should really care about. In my opinion. Timestamps Show notes
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| Genres Suck | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
Genres can simplify but complicate things at the same time. This week I delve into the reasons why, and also why I don't like FUNK. Sections Introduction: 00:00 Show notes The post disco culprit: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7177334354647977217?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5
Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! | |||
| A Beginner's Guide To Ryuichi Sakamoto | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:24:24 | |
I was compelled to record this after watching the latest solo piano recital of Ryuichi's. It felt like now or never! Here I talk about my history, experiences and recommendations as it pertains to the goat Ryuichi Sakamoto. Save a bunch of the albums I mentioned after listening to this, and please, take your time to enjoy his discography! Follow me TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=c0a0d965f56b4be5 About Me: Hi there! My name is Derrick Gee - radio host, DJ and creator who likes to talk about music, hifi and ideas. Thanks for reading this - you really didn’t have to. Much love! #tiktok #hifi #spotify | |||
| Producer Machinedrum on the Scene in 2010s New York, Pioneering Electronic Hip Hop, and the Best American Producers | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:09:42 | |
Machinedrum is more important to the current state of popular music than people realise... In “Machinedrum Speaks Volumes,” Derrick learns about the music scene of 2010s New York and how the producer's global taste helped him shape the sound of modern day hip hop and electronic music over a 2.5 decade career. Thank you to Ace Hotel Sydney for providing a wonderful space for us to sit down and have this conversation! Follow Machinedrum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machinedrum/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@machine_drum YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYgVg3NVKSfWpg1N3DrGbA Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME | |||
| How Book Club Radio is reinventing Boiler Room, Blurring Lines Between Online & Offline Club Culture | 29 May 2024 | 01:12:56 | |
What does DJ and club culture look like when it straddles the internet and real life? In “Book Club Radio Speak Volumes,” Derrick Gee learns how siblings Jojo and Tinzo built their viral YouTube DJ channel and house party Book Club Radio, and gets their take on internet and club culture. Check out "Eurodance 90s Party Mix at a New York Basement" (aka the green one) here: https://youtu.be/FqKMaNVUt8A?si=6qHYE6yZseT5oUgh Follow Book Club Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookclubradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookclubradio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmaR7ew57x0XJEe_-REUyg Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME Turntable Lab Check out my recommended items at Turntablelab.com/derrick | |||
| British popstar Griff on British vs. American Pop, Chris Martin & Constant Prayer | 22 May 2024 | 00:56:14 | |
What is British pop, and why is Griff's take on it so refreshing? In “Griff Speaks Volumes,” Derrick Gee explores pop and production with the UK-based singer songwriter and producer about her sound, British pop, and how her skills in production has helped her take her music to the next level. Follow Griff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiffygriffy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wiffygriffy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIY8ucMI3c54m9P35x6UZOw Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov. Support the show and access exclusive content: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick Follow Derrick Gee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/ Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/derrickgee?si=a604e4b34a1d4255 Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4 Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by: Squarespace Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME | |||