Original Music Composer
Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
Himself
A documentary highlighting the 20 year history of influential indie record store Other Music in Manhattan's East Village.
Music Supervisor
A young woman attempts to deal with the death of her boyfriend while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother.
Original Music Composer
A young woman attempts to deal with the death of her boyfriend while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother.
Self
Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina’s Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America’s essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie rock scene to launching international stars, for 25 years Merge has carved out uncompromising success by staying true to its independent roots. Google Play is proud to celebrate 25 years of Merge Records with this exclusive documentary and series of covers of Merge classics by Merge acts including Superchunk, the Mountain Goats, Telekinesis and more.
An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Editor
An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Camera Operator
An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Self
Includes vintage Superchunk videos with commentary on the videos from the band and the directors, a documentary made by the band, interviews and live footage - you'll need a few days to get through all of it. Over four hours of material and all of it's essential.
Original Music Composer
Ted, his girlfriend Jo, and his brother Johnny are small-time robbers in Montreal. The brothers spend their time watching TV, while Jo rereads Leonard Cohen's novel "Beautiful Losers" and attends writing classes. Luka, a Czech immigrant, picks up Jo when he sees her shoplifting. When Johnny surprises Luka kissing Jo, he attacks him. In the ensuing fight Jo accidentally kills Johnny, and Luka leaves the scene, but drops his wallet. The police assume that Luka attacked Johnny after a break-in and Jo goes along with that, but feels guilty about it.
Self
This show at the University of London Union was the drunken culmination of six weeks of touring Europe from April to May, 1992. Even our faithful crew abandoned us into the stagediving frenzy of the throbbing throng of punters that packed ULU that night. The performance is followed by an embarrassing pre-show interview in which we try not to bare our souls. English beer, plenty of sweat and all the hits - what more could you ask for?
Himself
A look at how the music industry has been affected by the Internet, and how independent labels and musicians are using it to reach more listeners.
