Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

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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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Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.

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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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Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.

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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 produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.

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