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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.
Support the podcast and access exclusive Speaks Volumes content: Patreon.com/gee_derrick.
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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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Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.
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Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4
Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by:
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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 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
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Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArYIy4cER9tNSFhTWsAJVE21EJmFkOF4
Speaks Volumes is kindly sponsored by:
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Get 10% off your first purchase of website or domain. Head to squarespace.com/volume and use code word VOLUME
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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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
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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
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
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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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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
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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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
When indie music becomes anything but.
00:00 - introduction
01:25 - History
06:00 - Debunking
10:20 - Renaming
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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
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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
#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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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 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
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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
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
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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
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
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About Me:
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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?
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A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue!
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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
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
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About Me:
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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
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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
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
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About Me:
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#musichistory #spicegirls