Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes
By Derrick Gee
Derrick Gee Speaks VolumesMar 14, 2024
DERRICK, WHERE TF IS THE POD???
Der-Recs: Fav albums/artsts/last show of the year!!
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:
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Music Stories That Defined 2023
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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Should Music Streaming Services be Regulated?
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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It's Time We Renamed Indie Music
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, Michael Jordan & The Quest for Immortality
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
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
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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
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The Magnetism of Dev Hynes/Blood Orange
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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Why Music Can Sound Worse Over Time
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
In Defense of Drake
K-Pop is 10 Years Ahead
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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Music Taste: Nature or Nurture?
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 Enduring Influence of Tyler, the Creator
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
Let's Catch Up
A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue!
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What is a DJ?
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.
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
These Artists Make No Sense
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
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
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Why Can't Hip Hop Artists Sell Out Stadiums?
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!
The Sound of Nothing - with Nothing's Adam Bates & Tom Ridley
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?
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Announcement!!!
I'm launching my Patreon, and, more importantly, I'm relaunching my radio show! https://patreon.com/gee_derrick
Convergence - When Music Worlds Collide
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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Artist Estates are a Mess
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
Where did all the western boy and girl groups go?
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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The Triangle
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!
What Music Looks Like w/ Shervin Lainez
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!
How to get into Led Zeppelin
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!
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
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The Long Covid Effects on the Music Industry
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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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/
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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
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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
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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
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Twelve Test Tracks
Songs you can use to test the capabilities of your headphones, earphones or speakers, as curated by Derrick.
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Low End Theory & Cultural Institutions w/ KITTENS
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
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Geechella - Festival Programming Considerations
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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How To Get Into Jazz
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
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Yves Tumor is the Perfect Artist
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
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Passion Projects Pt.2: Advice & Answering Your Questions
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!
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Remembering Sakamoto [Spotify Exclusive]
In the spur of the moment, I thought I'd throw together my favourite Sakamoto tracks for you to reflect upon. I've spoken about Ryuichi a great deal throughout my career, so it was meaningful to me to celebrate his music and life, in one way or another.
Passion Projects Are For Honing Your Instincts
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
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The Music Fan's Fountain of Youth
Pharrell, show us the way.
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Chapters
02:45 - Opening Thesis
04:01 - Music is Yours
10:00 - Enjoy pop music!
13:30 - Music Can Get Worse
17:05 - Don’t Let Music Define You
20:49 - Your Taste Isn’t Unique
26:10 - Appendix
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Stan Culture Is Important with Marg.MP3
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
06:14 - Thesis
07:20 - Margaux’s One Direction Fandom
10:30 - What made them special?
13:36 - Men, women and fandoms
16:15 - Relationships with the artists
18:00 - Embodying of music
22:00 - Defining stanning
25:50 - Margaux’s passion
28:00 - Existing on the internet
32:40 - Stanning is a lifestyle
34:00 - The One Direction tour
41:20 - The Stan Timeline
46:00 - Women and music
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Harry Styles' Music Will Age Well
Only time will tell. Unless you listen to this podcast.
Sections
00:00 - Harry Styles’ Music Will Age Well
03:15 - Why Should You Care?
06:10 - His Discography
08:00 - My Reasoning
08:15 - Timelessness
12:20 - Selectiveness
14:10 - Creative Direction
24:50 - Respecting the Audience
28:00 - Stage Show
30:20 - Keeps Getting Better
31:23 - Reasons It Won’t Age Well
38:45 - Appendix
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Lowkey Living Legends
Who are the living legends in music...that aren't talked about? There are many I'm sure, but here's a few to get us started.
Sections
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - Peggy Gou
10:36 - David Guetta
16:08 - Mac Demarco
23:54 - Taylor Swift
29:42 - Dean Blunt
34:21 - Azealia Banks
39:28 - The-Dream
42:50 - Appendix
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Answering Your Questions! (Spotify vs Tidal, Olivia Rodrigo's Future, What is Taste?)
Hear me out.
Sections
02:22 - Olivia Rodrigo
09:36 - Discovering your own collection
11:30 - Ranking self expression
15:45 - Cocktail bar music choice
17:10 - What is taste
19:10 - What about Tidal?
21:40 - Determining a good song
24:40 - London listening
26:20 - First fav artist
28:35 - Burger a sandwich?
29:45 - Significant music influences
32:19 - Top 3 hip hop artists
34:47 - Thoughts on Bossa nova
35:45 - What year would I want to be stuck in
37:14 - Fav fine artist
38:40 - Fav post punk artist
39:50 - Parenthood and music
44:45 - Appendix
Show Notes
Drivers License: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDBbnmKpqQ
Jessica Pratt song - This Time Around: https://open.spotify.com/track/6lekaqpn2MMIuYWrnSmkEx?si=6654c2ff976148e8n
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Fred...Against the Machine
The man, the machine, the mewtwo.
Sections
01:45 - Introduction
04:00 - My first experience
04:40 - Fred…the Viral sensation
07:27 - Fred…the Loved/Hated
09:45 - Fred…the industry plant
14:27 - Fred…the nice guy
17:29 - Fred…the credible / hit maker
20:21 - Fred…the technological catalyst
24:41 - Fred…the uniter of genres
27:29 - Fred…the group think experiment
32:29 - Fred…the catharsis
34:28 - Fred…the deserving
Show notes
Boiler Room
Rooftop cosy series
Zane interview
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Music Criticism is Broken
The Art world needs to learn from the music world, and vice versa.
Sections
0:00 - Introduction
6:58 - The Pros of Music Criticism
11:20 - The Cons of Music Criticism
19:28 - The Pros of Art Criticism
26:34 - The Cons of Art Criticism
Show notes
Artfacts.net - https://artfacts.net/
Maurizio Cattelan “Comedian” (Banana taped on the wall) https://news.artnet.com/market/maurizio-cattelan-banana-art-basel-miami-beach-1722516
Anthony Fantano’s review channel - https://www.youtube.com/@theneedledrop
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New Music Does Not Come To You (Discovering New Music)
The first step to recovery is acceptance.
Watch the episode on YouTube.
Sections
Introduction: 0:00
Question: 0:55
Stuck in a rut: 06:30
An enthusiast: 13:30
The Obsessive: 22:00
Appendix: 31:26
Show notes
Radio stations: NTS Radio, Dublab, Balamii, Noods, Reform Radio, Na Mantiega, Seoul Community Radio, Berlin Community Radio, Red Light Radio, Refuge
DJs: Eclair Fifi, Hunee, Chloe Robinson, Bufiman/Wolf Muller, Jamie Tiller
Song I was obsessed with finding: Harry Thomas - Lord of the Starfields
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