The second pandemic year of 2021 featured a wide variety of fantastic music documentaries. Some gave us better understandings of artists we've known for a long time, while others re-contextualized great performances in a new light. Here's the 20 best of the year.
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Brian Epstein was the band’s manager from 1962-1967; he initially spotted John, Paul, George, and former drummer Pete Best performing in their hometown of Liverpool in the iconic Cavern Club.
The long-lost track was found 50 years after its recording in the composer's attic. It featured Ustad Aashish Khan as the lead singer, George Harrison on guitar, and Ringo Starr on the drums.
The story of one of the most celebrated labels in recorded music history will unfold in a two-part docuseries titled 'Mr A & Mr M: The Story of A&M Records.'
You’ll need great music to really make your YouTube videos pop, but getting good quality music can prove near impossible. However, there is a cost-effective way to bridge the gap.
'Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong' is set to highlight Armstrong's rise to fame and delve into parts of his personal life that have been left in obscurity.
Late folk legend John Prine formed the independent Oh Boy Records 40 years ago, and to celebrate the occasion, the label is releasing a new documentary.
Coda Collection, the channel will feature rare concerts and new documentaries as well as premiere films, alongside other music programming.
Music, and the stories behind the music, was the subject of a lot of documentaries in 2020. Ranging from legacy acts looking back into their pasts to rare untold stories of cult favorites.
The long-gestating documentary about the legendary band is finally set to see the light of day and will premiere on Apple TV+.
Apple and ever-rising star Billie Eilish have announced that the highly anticipated documentary following the star after the release of her breakout album will premiere in theaters and on Apple TV+ in February 2021.
'Zappa' is set to premiere Thanksgiving weekend both in theaters and VOD, and is being directed by Alex Winter of 'Bill & Ted' fame.
Stephen Sondheim's recent passing sparked worldwide mourning from theatre fans all over the world ― in addition to the countless songs there are three great documentaries worth checking out.
David Bowie’s estate has long taken a stance against authorizing biopics, but Brett Morgen's project has reportedly won over their support with his approach to the legend.
'Fifth Beatle' will be the title of a new feature documentary about Billy Preston, one of modern music's legends and “the only non-member ever to be credited on a Beatles recording.”
Ahead of their nationwide one-night theatrical release, we spoke with Director and Producer, Nic Davis and Tim "Jack" Williams, about 'Enormous: The Gorge Story', their documentary on the mythical Washington concert venue.
This latest documentary will focus on the time the so-called 'Fab Four' spent in India, and will be accompanied by an album.
This year's South by Southwest Film Festival has offered plenty of noteworthy music films, from the likes of Demi Lovato, Tom Petty, the Foo Fighters, and Charli XCX.
This will be the second film from Questlove and will follow the story of the influential artist, king of funk, and fashion icon Sly Stone.
Mary McCartney, Paul McCartney’s daughter, will be directing, and the title will be 'If These Walls Could Sing.'
The news coincides with the release of Macca’s new album; the two music legends will be working on a six-part documentary series that will take a look at McCartney's historic career.
Apple has assumed a gatekeeping power in music that MTV formerly held and with their newest addition to Apple Music they're offering a free 24-hour curated livestream of today’s most popular music videos.
'Nomad' couldn’t have come at a better time as it allows us to escape reality for a while and travel to these uncharted territories, as Herzog retraces the footprints paved by his long-time friend and travel writer Bruce Chatwin.
'CREEM: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine' will premiere in August 2020 and will include interviews with Alice Cooper, Cameron Crowe, Joan Jett, Michael Stipe, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Kirk Hammett, Thurston Moore, Peter Wolf, and more.