Many new dance music documentaries have been recently released and some others are in the pipeline! Check out untold stories being revealed, further shedding light on the history of different genres, artists, or nightlife and clubbing scenes in a region. We’ve handpicked a few new and upcoming EDM documentaries releasing in 2024 that we think you should add to your watchlist!
DJ Mehdi: Made in France
‘DJ Mehdi: Made in France’ is a six-part documentary series revolving around the life and career of the late French DJ/producer Mehdi, renowned for skillfully blending hip-hop with house music. He has had releases on the popular French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. Mehdi Faveris-Essadi AKA DJ Mehdi, born in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, met with an untimely death in an accident at age 34. One of the most distinguished electronic artists, DJ Mehdi, is a part of the documentary series through personal videos and archive images. ‘DJ Mehdi: Made in France’ has been penned and directed by Thibaut de Longeville.
Watch ‘DJ Mehdi: Made in France’ on Arte
The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle retain its legendary magic?
AlphaTheta’s documentary ‘The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle retain its legendary magic?’ has roped in big names like the phenomenal Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim for interviews. The hour-long documentary takes you through the history of Ibiza’s clubbing scene. What was once an incredible party spot has now become a place to be when it comes to a supreme clubbing experience. ‘The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle retain its legendary magic?’ also looks to the future of the island and what its current issues mean for its nightlife. It includes discussions with world-famous DJs, club promoters, officials and locals.
‘The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle retain its legendary magic’ is available on YouTube
Carboot Soul Live at The Royal Festival Hall
Directed by Pedro Takahashi, ‘Carboot Soul Live at The Royal Festival Hall’ takes viewers behind the scenes through the creative process of Nightmare on Wax’s album ‘Carboot Soul,’ which came out 25 years ago. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the record, you can see footage from his live shows at The Royal Festival Hall in the documentary for which he joined forces with the Outlook Orchestra.
“As Warp Records’ longest-serving artist, Nightmares on Wax, also known as George Evelyn, has consistently been at the forefront of contemporary music, seamlessly blending electronica, jazz, hip-hop, techno, dub, funk, and soul. The album Carboot Soul remains a cornerstone of N.O.W.’s genre-defining work, captivating audiences for 25 years with its timeless sound. This masterpiece features unforgettable contributions from musicians such as Chris Dawkin, Hamlet Luton, Bruce Wood, Robin Taylor-Firth, and Sarah Winton,” reads the description of the mini-documentary.
HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story
A release date has been set for the highly anticipated ‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story.’ The documentary highlights the iconic DnB MC Stevie Hyper D and will be released in over 50 ODEON cinemas in the UK and Ireland on November 15. Its worldwide premiere will be held on November 6 in London. Stevie Hyper D’s nephew, Darrell Austin, “goes on an emotional journey back to the thrilling apex of 90s jungle to discover first-hand his uncle’s enduring legacy. Born and raised in London, of Caribbean descent, Darrell and Stevie’s roots and heritage lie at the heart of this story,” as per the trailer’s description. ‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story’ also features interviews with greats like Andy C, DJ Rap, Evil B, Navigator, and Harry Shotta.
We Are Tomorrow 2024
Tomorrowland’s 2024 ‘We Are Tomorrow’ documentary is now available to stream on YouTube. The mini-documentary sees four festivalgoers at Tomorrowland in Belgium this year. One of the attendees at the 2024 festival is Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture. In collaboration with Amazon Music, ‘We Are Tomorrow’ is a series that was launched 2 years ago and takes viewers on a moving journey with 4 attendees at the festival.
I Was There: The Rise of House Music in Chicago
The documentary follows the life of iconic Chicago-based DJ/producer and house music extraordinaire Ron Hardy before he passed away at 33 following his battle with AIDS. The film’s director Vito Nicholas has started a fundraiser to pay for production costs as well as “music rights and licensing in the final film.” Unfortunately, there exists no interviews or video footage of Ron and therefore it is important for the film crew to speak to artists to learn more about the evolution of early house music. Along with interviews with Jamie 3:26 and Robert Owens, the documentary ‘I Was There: The Rise of House Music in Chicago’ also centers on the early days of house music and the social issues in Chicago.
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