In this episode, we dive into Have You Got It Yet?, the moving documentary that unpacks the life, art, and legacy of Syd Barrett. We explore how the film captures Barrett’s genius and decline, what it reveals about the early days of Pink Floyd, and why his story still resonates decades later.
In this episode, we’re talking Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World — the film that unpacks how a scrappy one-day festival turned into a legendary lineup featuring The Doors, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and a last-minute appearance by John Lennon with the Plastic Ono Band.We break down the doc, the chaos behind the scenes, and how this one-night-only gig changed rock history.Underdogs, icons, and a crowd that had no idea what they were about to witness.
In this episode, we dive into American Symphony — the powerful documentary that follows Jon Batiste through a year of creative triumph and personal heartbreak. We talk about the pressure of composing a genre-defying symphony, the vulnerability of fame, and how Batiste navigates love, loss, and legacy in real time. This isn’t just a music doc — it’s a portrait of an artist learning how to stay whole when everything is shifting. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall, from hospital rooms to standing ovations — American Symphony is a reminder that sound can be a form of survival.
We explore One to One: John & Yoko, the intimate documentary capturing John Lennon and Yoko Ono in a pivotal moment of activism, artistry, and personal transformation. From the 1972 Madison Square Garden concerts to behind-the-scenes moments of political passion and creative vision, we trace how the couple reshaped public perception—and each other.
An affectionate celebration of Sly & the Family Stone that's all the more powerful for recognizing its subject's flaws, SLY LIVES! is a sterling sophomore documentary feature from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.
The documentary presents the origins of Led Zeppelin, this doc isn’t the definitive document on the band but blows the roof off with its killer soundtrack.
We discuss Oasis - Supersonic. From award-winning director Mat Whitecross and featuring extensive unseen archive footage, Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed, and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.
The Velvet Underground takes a fittingly idiosyncratic approach to delivering a rock documentary that captures the band as well as its era.
MOONAGE DAYDREAM: a cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie's creative, spiritual and musical journey. From the visionary mind of Brett Morgen, Moonage Daydream features captivating, never-before-seen footage and performances spanning David Bowie's 54-year career. The film includes 40 exclusively remastered Bowie songs and is the first film ever sanctioned by the Bowie Estate, with local access to the artists' archives.
After the alternative music boom of the early 1990s, two bands choose very different paths to fame. Portland, Oregon's the Dandy Warhols, led by the self-conscious and career-minded Courtney Taylor-Taylor, sign with a major label and score a radio hit. San Francisco's Brian Jonestown Massacre, fronted by the abrasive and unpredictable Anton Newcombe, seemingly go out of their way to impede their own rise to fame with a series of increasingly bizarre incidents, including onstage fistfights.
Entertaining for longtime fans as well as casually interested viewers, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool brings to life the legacy of a brilliant artist.
A history of Jim Morrison and The Doors When You’re Strange uncovers historic and previously unseen footage of the illustrious rock quartet and provides insight into the revolutionary impact of their music and legacy. Hear the RBR.Music team get to grips with the documentary.
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke gets put under the microscope of the RBR.Music team. The incredible power of Cooke’s life is discussed front and center. While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.
Louis Theroux meets controversial rockstar Pete Doherty, spending time with him at his home in Normandy and on the road with his notorious band, The Libertines. Infamous for his tumultuous relationship with drugs as well as a high-profile relationship with Kate Moss, Doherty has been a figure both celebrated and scorned in the British media. In a candid encounter, Louis joins Doherty at a transformative juncture in his life. Having turned his back on crack and heroin, Pete is embracing a new chapter, immersing himself in a quieter life in a small French coastal town. Find the RBR.Music team discuss this documentary at length.
We discuss Beware of Mr Baker; Filmmaker Jay Bulger interviews Ginger Baker, the legendary and often volatile drummer of the rock groups Cream and Blind Faith. The documentary is free of the hagiographic overtones that dog many documentary profiles, Beware of Mr. Baker presents a clear-eyed, thoroughly gripping look at one of rock's greatest -- and most personally problematic -- musicians.
We discuss this fiery 2022 documentary about the fearless singer’s rise and fall in the US a brilliant and timely reminder of Sinéad O’Connors defiant, courageous spirit, the angelic skinhead for whom love, intelligence and madness were inseparable.
We take a deep dive into the authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
We discuss a documentary about lost Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez – once touted as the new Dylan – opens an unexpected window on the secret history of white South Africa
Hear the RBR Team discuss the Shane MacGowan documentary, the tortured vocalist best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock.
Matt Berninger's murmured musings are placed at the forefront, yet the band follow his every pause and sigh, giving the music the impression of riding a wave; things surge forward, then recede.