Of the many documentaries revolving around electronic music released in 2024, we have hand-picked five that you should add to your watchlist if you haven’t already!
HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story
From director Jamie Ross-Hulme comes ‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story’ highlighting the career of the iconic London-born drum & bass and jungle MC Stevie Hyper D. Stephen Austin aka Stevie Hyper D had an untimely death at age 31 in 1998, shocking the drum & bass and jungle communities.
‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story’ has been led by Stevie Hyper D’s nephew, Darrell Austin. Featuring a treasure trove of footage, interviews with heavyweights like Harry Shotta, Andy C, Navigator, and more as well family and friends, the documentary will make both fans and those who are new to the genre fall in love and learn more about it.
Afro Nation: A Movement
Afrobeats and Amapiano enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Renowned music festival Afro Nation brings the mini-documentary ‘Afro Nation: A Movement,’ taking viewers behind the scenes and including interviews with festival co-founder Smade. Artists Camidoh, Musa Keys, Kamo Mphela, The Compozers, presenter Eddie Kadi, and more make an appearance in the doc. ‘Afro Nation: A Movement’ underlines the success of the festival and the growing influence of the genre worldwide.
House Music: A Cultural Revolution
‘House Music: A Cultural Revolution’ has been released to mark 40 years of house music. The documentary takes audiences to the origins of house music with archival footage. From underground venues to becoming an inspiration to chart-toppers today, the 52-minute feature details the early days of the genre that has become a worldwide phenomenon. It also centers on the underground black and gay clubs in Chicago that have made the genre it is today.
“House music is more than just the music, it’s a community,” said Barbara Allen, the producer of ‘House Music: A Cultural Revolution’ in an interview with Chicago Tonight. “The film talks a lot about the community… the congregation of people that make house music. Once you get the beat, it becomes almost chanting with your body—where you all get in the same groove as you would in a chant but you do it with your body and you’re dancing.”
DJ Mehdi: Made in France
Best known for combining hip-hop with electronic music, DJ Mehdi’s lasting impact has been explored in the six-part docu-series ‘DJ Mehdi: Made in France.’ Directed by Thibaut de Longeville, the series includes interviews with Cassius, Justice, MC Solaar, Key James, and more. It is an intimate look into the life of an artist who influenced many. ‘DJ Mehdi: Made in France’ helps audiences learn more about the icon who passed away too soon via unseen footage, exclusive interviews, and personal videos.
Turn Up The Bass
Netflix’s ‘Turn Up The Bass’ celebrates 20 years of DJ collective Deaf Rave. It shines a light on Deaf DJ Troi Lee, the founder of Deaf Rave, and his crew of deaf producers, MCs, sign singers, DJs, and more. Lee explains how the collective was formed and how, despite many setbacks and hardships, he has played to massive gatherings of both deaf and hearing people, including a renowned music festival like Glastonbury. Directed by Ted Evans, ‘Turn Up The Bass’ was created with the help of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund.
I’m Tim
The highly anticipated documentary highlighting the life and career of the late EDM superstar Avicii is finally available to stream on Netflix. With his many hits, including ‘Wake Me Up,’ ‘The Nights,’ ‘Waiting For Love,’ ‘Levels,’ and ‘Hey Brother,’ the Stockholm-born DJ/producer and remixer has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. Grammy nominee Tim Bergling, popularly known as Avicii, died of suicide at age 28 in 2018, leaving a hole in the heart of not only his loved ones but also his massive fan following. With the help of never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage as well as interviews with renowned and familiar faces like David Guetta and Chris Martin, the documentary pays tribute to and celebrates the dance music icon who still lives on in the hearts of many through his music.
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