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Best 1 This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap

The definitive mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, captures the absurdity of the rock-and-roll lifestyle with surgical precision. By improvising much of the dialogue and adopting a documentary style, th...

9.9 Brilliant
2 20 Feet from Stardom
20 Feet from Stardom

This Oscar-winning film shines a light on the unsung heroes of the music industry: the backup singers. By interviewing legends like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton, the documentary reveals the talent,...

9.5 Brilliant
3 Beneath the Neon Sky
Beneath the Neon Sky

Jax Rileys 'Beneath the Neon Sky' offers a raw and unflinching look at the rise and fall of a pop star in 1990s Los Angeles. Riley, who achieved massive fame at a young age, details the pressures of t...

9.4 Excellent
4 A Visit from the Goon Squad
A Visit from the Goon Squad

Jennifer Egans 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a brilliant, fragmented exploration of time, memory, and the music industry. Through a series of interconnected stories that jump back and forth acr...

9.2 Excellent
5 Nashville
Nashville

Robert Altmans Nashville is a seminal work of ensemble filmmaking, capturing the intersecting lives of various musicians, politicians, and hangers-on in the country music capital. The film uses a loos...

9.1 Excellent
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6 The Truest Art
The Truest Art

The Truest Art is a compelling documentary exploring the life and career of singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, delving into his struggles with addiction and his journey to reclaim his artistic voice. Th...

9.0 Excellent
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7 Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

Beck is a grounded, realistic coming-of-age story about a group of teenagers who form a rock band. It captures the struggles of the music industry, the bonds of friendship, and the personal growth tha...

8.9 Very Good
8 The Trap Set
The Trap Set

The Trap Set is a podcast focused on the world of drumming and music production. Hosted by Kyle Boggs and Zane Rosser, the podcast features interviews with drummers, producers, and other industry prof...

8.8 Very Good
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9 Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Anvil! The Story of Anvil

This heartwarming and hilarious documentary follows the aging Canadian heavy metal band Anvil as they attempt to make one last push for fame. Despite decades of obscurity and hardship, the band member...

8.7 Very Good
10 And the Writer Is...
And the Writer Is...

And the Writer Is... focuses on the craft of songwriting and the business of music. Host Ross Golan interviews successful songwriters, exploring their creative processes, career paths, and the challen...

8.6 Very Good
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11 A Star is Born (2018)
A Star is Born (2018)

A Star is Born (2018) tells the story of a struggling musician who discovers and falls in love with a talented singer. The film explores themes of fame, addiction, and the challenges of maintaining a...

8.6 Very Good
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12 Amy
Amy

Asif Kapadias documentary on Amy Winehouse is a heartbreaking, intimate, and deeply researched portrait of a singular talent destroyed by fame and addiction. By utilizing only archival footage and voi...

8.6 Very Good
13 The Defiant Ones
The Defiant Ones

This four-part series chronicles the partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, two of the most influential figures in modern music. It explores their individual paths to success and their eventual...

8.5 Very Good
14 Harmonious Chaos: Ten Years on the Charts
Harmonious Chaos: Ten Years on the Charts

This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry through the lens of Billboard charts. It analyzes the trends and patterns that have shaped the pop music landscape over a decade. It's a...

8.2 Very Good
15 Detroit Metal City
Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City is a hilarious, over-the-top satire of the death metal scene. It follows a shy, pop-loving college student who secretly fronts a famous death metal band. The show is a brilliant com...

8.2 Very Good
16 Tape Notes
Tape Notes

Tape Notes is a podcast that explores the making of albums, focusing on the producer's perspective. Host Rick Rubin interviews producers about their creative process, the challenges they faced, and th...

8.1 Very Good
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17 Walk the Line
Walk the Line

This film captures the rise of Johnny Cash and his tumultuous relationship with June Carter. Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon deliver incredible performances, doing their own singing and capturin...

8.1 Very Good
18 Broken Record
Broken Record

Broken Record, hosted by Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Pavitt, and Henry Rollins, offers in-depth interviews with musicians across various genres. The podcast distinguishes itself with its conve...

7.9 Good
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19 The Echo Chamber
The Echo Chamber

The Echo Chamber is a podcast that explores the business and marketing side of the music industry. Hosts discuss topics such as artist development, music promotion, and digital distribution. Its a val...

7.8 Good
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