Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

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.

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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:

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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)

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Theme

03:13 - Loves

12:00 - Reissues

15:15 - Got my eye on

27:01 - Mainstream albums

Show notes:

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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

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Taylor

05:00 - Matty Healy

07:00 - Drake and Aging

08:45 - Biopics

10:20 - Tyla

11:45 - Andre 3000

13:30 - Is Laufey Jazz

15:40 - TikTok and Music

20:40 - K-Pop Popped

22:50 - AI Fakery

25:30 - Frank Ocean?s Coachella

28:08 - Troye Sivan

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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

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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

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

The Beatles have held their crown as the "greatest band of all time" not by luck, but by marketing, investment and protection of their image. Much like Michael Jordan. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - Remember My Name 04:36 - Investing in Legacy 06:28 - Here, There and Everywhere 10:30 - Heir Beatles 13:00 - Across the Universe 15:00 - The End 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 Sponsor: TurntableLab.com 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 #thebeatles

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

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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

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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

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 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

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - What is the test of time? 04:30 - Can music be ?timeless?? 06:00 - Irrelevant POVs 07:20 - Novelty 10:30 - Timing 13:45 - Masculine & Feminine 21:30 - In Opposition 25:20 - Predictions 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

I will not stand for Drake slander! 00:00 - Introduction 02:24 - My Drake Story 03:45 - Innovation 08:57 - Appeal 17:40 - Career 21:25 - Longevity & Influence 24:28 - Marketing 27:00 - Criticisms Show notes: Drake marketing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uu5bSVxjJk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru0cREWPcmg Sponsored by: turntablelab.com/gee 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

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

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Is music taste like food...do you only like what you grew up on?

00:00 - Introduction

02:15 - Friends

04:05 - FOMO

05:35 - Cultural Signifiers

07:20 - Repetition

09:40 - Memories

12:15 - Rebellion

15:30 - Lust

18:15 - Collective Opinion

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The legacy of Tyler is only building! 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Backstory 07:10 - My fav releases 10:30 - His influence 16:00 - Supreme & Fashion 20:00 - Directing 23:15 - Creative Culture 25:15 - The Music 31:30 - Conclusions 33:07 - What?s Next? 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

A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue!

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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

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.

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

They make no sense, and they make perfect sense. 00:00 - Introduction 01:59 - The B-52?s 07:45 - Ben Folds Five 14:40 - Queen 20:00 - Steely Dan 24:20 - The Spice Girls 29:30 - Ed Sheeran 34:30 - Honourable Mentions 35:40 - Conclusions 38:00 - 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 #musichistory #spicegirls

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

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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!

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

I'm launching my Patreon, and, more importantly, I'm relaunching my radio show! https://patreon.com/gee_derrick

When two become one. This week I explore the phenomenon of music and fans that combine from completely different backgrounds.

Chapters

00:00 - The Thesis

04:32 - Dean Blunt & King Krule 

07:38 - Babymetal

10:55 - Black audiences and emo

13:10 - EDM

15:40 - Hosono/Harry House

19:40 - Conclusions

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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 Downfall of the West and the uprising of Korea.

Chapters

00:19 - The Origins

02:09 - How They Succeed/Svengalis

03:58 - The Rise of Soloists

06:15 - The Talent Show

08:05 - The Rise of Authenticity

10:00 - Korea

16:50 - Concluding Thoughts

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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

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!

This week I speak to music photographer Shervin Lainez, a man who has shot everyone from Lizzo to David Byrne. 0:00 - Introduction 6:54 - Shervin?s Background  13:49 - Regina Spektor?s Impact 21:19 - Process of capturing the true artist - tone, vibe, setting 31:56 - Capturing the essence of music  46:43  - Interesting experiences and photographs 53:11 - Advice for photographers 1:02:40 - Success in emerging artists Show Notes Shervin Lainez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shervinfoto/  Shervin Lainez Website: https://www.shervinfoto.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!

Basically me geeking for 45mins I'm sorry/not sorry.

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!

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

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The lingering effects of the pandemic on the music industry. Not all bad, but yeah...a lil sad.

00:00 - Introduction

02:14 - Chapters

04:00 - Lost Music

06:45 - Music stuck in the past

10:50 - Touring

24:45 - Momentum Killer

29:40 - Tech

Show notes
Patrick Hicks account: https://tiktok.com/@patrickhicks82

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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!

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/

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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

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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

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! 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamKITTENS/featured 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58teMEKYZuFE8h37h0UYAj?si=6fff94c6fd4c438b 

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Who did I miss? Who do you think?

00:00 - Introduction

02:35 - Criteria

05:30 - Setting the Scene

07:20 - Geechella?s Programming Categories

10:10 - Yeah Right/Standing Offer

14:20 - Big Album in 2023

16:50 - Legacy Act

22:40 - Vintage Headliner

25:10 - Drop Everything

30:00 - The Graduate

33:33 - Surprise Comeback

36:16 - Instant Headliner

ADD VIDEO AT 36:39 - Fred again prediction

37:06 - Could Be A Headliner by 2024

38:30 - Yes But Is It Exciting

39:55 - It?s A Given

41:25 - The Credible Non-Headliners

43:10 - Curveballz

44:29 - Foreign Contingent

48:20 - Mainstream Closing DJ

52:07 - Appendix

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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!

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

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

Thank you for all your responses to the last episode! It was so positive that I thought I'd do a round 2, answering your questions and following up on others.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

03:35 - Follow Up Questions

21:30 - Answering Your Questions

47:37 - Bonus Round!

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

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