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Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

Derrick Gee

Speaks Volumes sits down with the remarkable individuals who make a unique contribution to the music industry. Hosted by professional music fan Derrick Gee, Speaks Volumes uncovers the stories behind our favourite artists and songs via thoughtful and granular conversations, gifting us with a deeper appreciation for the music we know and love.

Support the podcast and access exclusive Speaks Volumes content: Patreon.com/gee_derrick.

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  • S2 · E11
    Jul 24, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min

    Season 2 Recap: Pastry & Chat with Derrick & Producer Julia Wang

    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

  • S2 · E10
    Jul 17, 2024 · 53 min

    The World's Most Sought After Designer Willo Perron on Working With Drake, Kanye & More

    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

  • S2 · E9
    Jul 10, 2024 · 41 min

    How Menswear Designer Nicholas Daley Clashes Tartan & Reggae To Become the Future of Global Fashion

    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/ https://wovenrhythms.com/ 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

  • S2 · E8
    Jul 3, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer

    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

  • S2 · E7
    Jun 26, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    Alexandra Stréliski: From Corporate Burnout to Neo-Classical Chart Topper

    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

  • S2 · E6
    Jun 19, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

    New Yorker's Kyle Chayka on Algorithmic Culture, Artisinal Content & Gatekeeping

    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

  • S2 · E5
    Jun 12, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min

    Harry Styles' Creative Director Molly Hawkins on Empathy, World Building, and Putting the Artist First

    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

  • S2 · E4
    Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    Producer Machinedrum on the Scene in 2010s New York, Pioneering Electronic Hip Hop, and the Best American Producers

    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

  • S2 · E3
    May 29, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min

    How Book Club Radio is reinventing Boiler Room, Blurring Lines Between Online & Offline Club Culture

    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

  • S2 · E2
    May 22, 2024 · 56 min

    British popstar Griff on British vs. American Pop, Chris Martin & Constant Prayer

    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

  • S2 · E1
    May 15, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    Music Supervisor Brian Reitzell on Lost in Translation's Enduring Impact

    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

  • S1 · E30
    Nov 8, 2023 · 59 min

    Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution

    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!

  • S1 · E44
    Nov 7, 2023 · 23 min

    How YOU Discover New Music

    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

  • S1 · E38
    Sep 5, 2023 · 56 min

    Radiohead Stans & Nirvana T-Shirts w/ Yasi Salek (Bandsplain)

    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

  • S1 · E37
    Aug 22, 2023 · 45 min

    How To Hifi

    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

  • S1 · E26
    Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    Soundtracks and Identity w/ Lucinda Chua

    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!

  • S1 · E24
    May 30, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    How To Listen To Music w/ Sasha Frere-Jones

    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!

  • S1 · E23
    May 23, 2023 · 48 min

    There Is Too Much Music

    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!

  • S1 · E22
    May 16, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    Dial A Swiftie — The Significance of Taylor Swift w/ Ginnie (@TheThriftySwifty)

    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

  • S1 · E21
    May 9, 2023 · 57 min

    26 Thoughts on AI & Music

    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

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