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Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution

Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution

FromSpeaks Volumes with Derrick Gee


Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space) on Community Radio To Cultural Institution

FromSpeaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

ratings:
Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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!
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (61)

DJ, radio host and selector Derrick Gee expands upon his music musings in podcast form! Each week, Derrick chews on a "working-thesis" he has about music, art, tech or culture in an intimate one on one setting. Meanderings, theories and opinions, Derrick explores niches within niches...within niches.