A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.  Early buzz is positive.  Hits theaters in NY and LA on August 14.  Thanks Bloggasm for the tip.

Jandek is the most prolific musician you've never heard. Since 1978 Jandek has released 37 albums, but you've never heard him because he has been able to maintain complete privacy.  For 25 years he gave only one telephone interview, played no live shows and communicated only through a PO ...

Scratch explores and pays homage to the underground culture of hip hop and DJ driven music in particular.  The amazing thing about this film is that Director Doug Pray was able to accumulate what seems like the most important figures in this musical genre.  Through interviews with the makers of ...

If you've ever spent just 5 seconds listening to Devendra Banhart, you know how absolutely insane and entertaining he is.  Now we have an entire documentary following Devendra, Joanna Newsom and Vetiver on a 2004 tour.  If nothing else the music will be amazing.  The film is going to premier ...

Anvil (playing at 2009 SXSW), asks how long someone should pursue a dream.  In the case of heavy metal band Anvil, they have been pursuing it for 30 years.  Director Sacha Gervasi follows the 50 year old friends as they try to re-start a career that never really took off. I ...

The mystery of 60s pop star Scott Walker. Featuring Bowie, Radiohead and Eno.

Nearly 20 hours of heroin, guns, women, riots, heartbreak, passion, love, music.  This is seriously Jazz.

Paul Mawhinney has what may be the world's largest record collection. Careful, he loves it so much he might make you a believer.