Trailer for LCD Soundsystem's 'Shut Up and Play the Hits' documentary
The trailer has been released for Shut Up and Play the Hits, the documentary covering the dissolution of LCD Soundsystem. The "band" split in April 2011 after a four-hour sold-out hometown performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The film covers both the performance and promises "an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.." It was directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace. You can click Read…
2012-01-12 12:00:01

'From the Back of the Room' documentary highlights women in punk
A trailer has been released for From the Back of the Room, a new documentary highlighting women within the DIY punk scene. The film features interviews with members of Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Blatz, Kylesa and several others. Click below to watch the trailer, and check out the film's…
2011-07-21 17:00:01

Green Day 'American Idiot' movie in the works
Green Day has come a long way since their days at Gilman St. and…
2011-06-13 13:00:01

Weezer to cover the Cars for Cars 2
Weezer (the band) will be covering The Cars (the band) for the soundtrack of Cars 2 (the movie). Set for release with the soundtrack on June 14th, the band will tackle the Cars' 1984 new wave/pop classic "You Might Think." Ric Ocasek, who wrote and sang the original song, also produced Weezer's 1994 debut, Weezer and 2001's Green Album. The…
2011-06-09 12:00:01

Descendents / ALL documentary in the works
Directors Deedle Lacour and Matt Riggle are working on a new Descendents / ALL documentary. Titled Filmage: The Story of Descendents / ALL, the directors are soliciting photos and video of the two bands for the film; if you're able to help,…
2011-05-30 13:00:01

Primal Scream to release "Screamadelica Live!"
On the heels of the release of the elaborate remastered version of the album, music innovators Primal Scream have announced plans to release a new live DVD/Blu-Ray of Screamadelica Live! on May 31, 2011. The DVD/CD package, with the full two sets (Screamadelica and the “Rock Set”), and the CD with only the Screamadelica portion, showcases the band accompanied by a full brass section, a gospel choir and specially-made background…
2011-05-20 16:30:02

Punk rock dad documentary to get theatrical and Showtime release
Oscilloscope Laboratories and Showtime have bought the rights to The Other F Word, a documentary produced by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins and based on the autobiographical book by Jim Lindberg of Pennywise and The Black Pacific. The documentary is targeted for a fall…
2011-05-17 12:30:02

Punk rock dads featured in new documentary
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins' new documentary The Other F Word is slated to premiere in Austin, TX next month. The film focuses on fatherhood through the lens of punk rockers and features appearances from Joe Escalante (The Vandals), Brett Gurewitz (Epitaph Records, Bad Religion), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) and a slew of others. More info on the film is available here and a trailer can be…
2011-02-17 17:00:01

More progress on Jawbreaker documentary
According to Jawbreaker's Facebook page, the oft-delayed documentary on the seminal band has shown signs of progress. Filmmakers Keith Schiron and Tim Irwin recently shot some footage for the film in Los Angeles, including interviews with the band's former singer Jon Liu and tour manager Anthony "Nino" Newman. Schiron…
2011-02-15 16:30:03

Segments from Fishbone doc appear online
Two clips from Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone have appeared online. The film is a new documentary about genre-hopping outfit Fishbone. The clips include segments with No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, Laurence Fishburne (as narrator), Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Damon Wayans, Ice-T and Perry Farrell. Both clips come…
2011-01-27 12:00:01