Speaks Volumes with 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.
Episodes
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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 mus...
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...
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.
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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: ...
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 viny...
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Theme
03:13 - Loves
12:00 - Reissues
15:15 - Got my eye on
27:01 - Mainstream albums
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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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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://tikto...
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 - R...
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=jJ8Q...
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