music documentaries
Why Are There Suddenly So Many Music Documentaries?
There’s ‘McCartney 3,2,1,’ ‘Framing Britney Spears,’ ‘Woodstock 99,’ and dozens of others but are any actually good? We investigate.
'They Wanted to Destroy the Film’ – Inside a New Documentary About the KLF
We caught up with director Paul Duane to talk about the most notorious artists in British music building a pyramid from the ashes of 35,000 people.
The Long-Awaited M.I.A. Doc is Messy and Intimate, Just Like Life
It’s called ‘MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.’ because there are so many different sides to her story.
What We Learn About the Pop Machine from Films Like ‘Whitney: Can I Be Me’
Nick Broomfield's newest documentary is yet another reminder that the music industry can devour people.
From Michael Jackson to Japanese Glam Rock: Here Are the Ten Music Docs You Need to See in 2016
After 'Amy' and 'Montage of Heck,' the world of music documentaries is peaking, and 2016 is set to have you frothing at the mouth like a dog gargling Alka Seltzer.
We Spoke to the Director of the New Blur Documentary 'New World Towers'
Director Sam Wrench highlights the perks and quirks of trailing the reunited Britpop legends as they launched their excellent comeback album 'The Magic Whip.'
Retrospective Sexism: How Women Are Written Out of British Indie Music History
Surprisingly, my experience and appreciation of British rock, indie and Britpop went further than manic hysteria or wanting to shag the lead singers.
Until the Light Takes Us: Reflecting on the Film That Captured Norway's Ruthless Black Metal Scene
Murder, suicide, church burnings and blast beats.
From the Archives: Guitar Moves
Revisit our documentary series delving into the technique of eight great guitarists, young and old.
Get Brunch and Check Out This Bob Dylan Documentary at Nitehawk Cinema This Weekend
It's the closest you'll ever get to eating brunch with Dylan.