Channeled messages from the Angelics, Ascended Masters, and other Guides of Light by the Oracle.
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"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.
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Welcome to Entrepreneur Talks by STATION F, a podcast to inspire and support entrepreneurs in their journey! STATION F is the world's largest startup campus, with 1000+ startups working on-site. Located in Paris, STATION F gathers all the services an entrepreneur might need under one roof, including 350+ VC funds, 30+ public administrations, and mentorship offices by leading tech companies like Apple, Google, AWS, and OVH. We are here to help bring ambitious ideas to life and, in this podcas ...
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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.
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This week on BETA, comedian Demetri Martin deconstructs his Netflix special. Also, filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo tells all in her memoir, “Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones.” And Alexandra Tanner on her Seinfeldian debut novel, “Worry.”
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This week on "BETA," ... Britain’s greatest living songwriter, Nick Lowe, joins us to talk about his newest album, “Indoor Safari.”Also, Emily St. James and Noel Murray take us back to the island to revisit the significance of the TV series, “Lost.”And Dan Kois revisits selling newspaper subscriptions on a cold winter’s night in Milwaukee.…
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This week on “BETA,” film critic Glenn Kenny takes us behind the scenes of the 1983 gangster film, “Scarface.” Also, tragedienne, Julia Masli, is ready to solve problems. And author […]
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This week on "BETA," comedian Sarah Silverman joins us to discuss her stand-up tour, “Postmortem.” Also, Gabino Iglesias on his incredibly intense novel, “House of Bone and Rain.” And comedian Jenny Slate shares the complicated beauty of motherhood in her essay collection, “Lifeform.”
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This week on "BETA," we are joined by Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello, the co-creators of the Max original series, “Hacks.” Also, Jahmal Mayfield joins us to talk about his debut noir novel, “Smoke Kings.” And folk singer Aoife O’Donovan pays tribute to Wisconsin suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt on her album, “All My Friends.”…
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This week on "BETA," award-winning actor and director David Duchovny on learning from failure. Plus, a look at the long-awaited solo album from music legend T Bone Burnett and a crash course on writing from author, Steve Almond.
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This week on “BETA,” comedian Eugene Mirman joins us to talk about “Bob’s Burgers” and more. Also, Booker Prize nominee, Yael van der Wouden, on her debut novel, “The Safekeep.” […]
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This week on BETA, hip-hop historian Nadirah Simmons highlights the game-changing ladies that made history in pop music. And one of crime fiction's greatest writers, George Pelecanos, talks aout his most autobiographical work yet. And journalist Daniel de Visé on the history of The Blues Brothers.
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This week on "BETA," Simon Rich joins us to talk about his short story collection, "Glory Days." Helen Phillips explores Artificial Intelligence in her suspenseful novel, "Hum." And author Chris Nashawaty revisits the epic summer of 1982 - when Star Wars and Sci-Fi Fever hit it's peak.
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This week on "BETA," actor and comedian Zach Woods on his pitch-perfect NPR parody, “In the Know.” Also, comedian Steph Tolev on being filthy and funny. And Scott Guild on his multimedia novel, "Plastic."
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Season 2 Recap: Pastry & Chat with Derrick & Producer Julia Wang
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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…
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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…
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How Menswear Designer Nicholas Daley Clashes Tartan & Reggae To Become the Future of Global Fashion
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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, …
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How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer
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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, …
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Alexandra Stréliski: From Corporate Burnout to Neo-Classical Chart Topper
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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 M…
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New Yorker's Kyle Chayka on Algorithmic Culture, Artisinal Content & Gatekeeping
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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 Chin…
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Harry Styles' Creative Director Molly Hawkins on Empathy, World Building, and Putting the Artist First
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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 he…
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Producer Machinedrum on the Scene in 2010s New York, Pioneering Electronic Hip Hop, and the Best American Producers
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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 provi…
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How Book Club Radio is reinventing Boiler Room, Blurring Lines Between Online & Offline Club Culture
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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" (a…
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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. Follow Griff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiffy…
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Music Supervisor Brian Reitzell on Lost in Translation's Enduring Impact
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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 musi…
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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 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@…
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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 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_…
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Proposing ways in which we should standartise the music streaming platforms.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:08 - Examples from other industries04:24 - Competitive Advantages09:15 - Parity and my suggestionsShow notesMy video about Spotify and my concerns: https://www.tiktok.com/@gee_derrick/video/7304052924689239298 Follow me Patreon: https://patreo…
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When indie music becomes anything but.00:00 - introduction01:25 - History06:00 - Debunking10:20 - RenamingFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrickTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/Newsletter: https://derrickgee.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PfPtHX7PGUZVCeBHoKGbt?s…
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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.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Remember My Name04:36 - Investing in Legacy06:28 - Here, There and Everywhere10:30 - Heir Beatles13:00 - Across the Universe15:00 - The EndFollow m…
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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 …
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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…
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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.Chapters00:00 - Introduction/Opening Statement03:22 - Backstory05:42 - My Dev Hynes Experience08:46 - His Influences14:45 - The Magnetism of …
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Chapters00:00 - Introduction03:20 - What is the test of time?04:30 - Can music be “timeless”?06:00 - Irrelevant POVs07:20 - Novelty10:30 - Timing13:45 - Masculine & Feminine21:30 - In Opposition25:20 - PredictionsFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrickTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/…
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I will not stand for Drake slander! 00:00 - Introduction02:24 - My Drake Story03:45 - Innovation08:57 - Appeal17:40 - Career21:25 - Longevity & Influence24:28 - Marketing27:00 - CriticismsShow notes:Drake marketing interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uu5bSVxjJkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru0cREWPcmgSponsored by: turntablelab.com/geeFoll…
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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 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: h…
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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 Follow me Patreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrick Instagram: https://www…
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The legacy of Tyler is only building!00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Backstory07:10 - My fav releases10:30 - His influence16:00 - Supreme & Fashion20:00 - Directing23:15 - Creative Culture25:15 - The Music31:30 - Conclusions33:07 - What’s Next?Follow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://ww…
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A lil life update, a lil catch up - what I'm up to, how I'm feeling. Long overdue! 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:…
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All the argy bargy about the definition of a DJ in 2023.00:00 - Introduction03:50 - My Qualifications04:20 - History of DJing08:20 - Why is there confusion?11:50 - What I define as a DJ in 202324:30 - ConclusionsFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gee_derrick/…
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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 - Introduction04:00 - The Bandsplain background24:00 - What she’s learned 27:00 - Bands and TrendsFollow Yasihttps://www.instagram.com/yasisalek/https://twitter.com/yasisalekhttps://www.tiktok.com…
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They make no sense, and they make perfect sense.00:00 - Introduction01:59 - The B-52’s07:45 - Ben Folds Five14:40 - Queen20:00 - Steely Dan24:20 - The Spice Girls29:30 - Ed Sheeran34:30 - Honourable Mentions35:40 - Conclusions38:00 - AppendixFollow mePatreon: https://patreon.com/gee_derrick TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gee_derrickInstagram: https://…
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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: h…
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