American Symphony – Jon Batiste’s Sound of Survival
In this episode, we dive into American Symphony — the powerful documentary that follows Jon Batiste through a year of creative triumph and personal heartbreak.
We talk about the pressure of composing a genre-defying symphony, the vulnerability of fame, and how Batiste navigates love, loss, and legacy in real time. This isn’t just a music doc — it’s a portrait of an artist learning how to stay whole when everything is shifting.
From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall, from hospital rooms to standing ovations — American Symphony is a reminder that sound can be a form of survival.
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One to One: John & Yoko
We explore One to One: John & Yoko, the intimate documentary capturing John Lennon and Yoko Ono in a pivotal moment of activism, artistry, and personal transformation. From the 1972 Madison Square Garden concerts to behind-the-scenes moments of political passion and creative vision, we trace how the couple reshaped public perception—and each other.
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The Stones & Brian Jones
We’re diving into The Stones & Brian Jones — a documentary that pulls back the curtain on the early chaos, genius, and tragedy at the heart of The Rolling Stones. We talk about Brian’s outsized influence, the cracks that formed inside the band, and how the myth of the Stones was built on both brilliance and betrayal. Was Brian the true architect of the band’s sound? And what really led to his fall? We break it all down.
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SLY LIVES!
An affectionate celebration of Sly & the Family Stone that's all the more powerful for recognizing its subject's flaws, SLY LIVES! is a sterling sophomore documentary feature from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.
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Becoming Led Zeppelin
The documentary presents the origins of Led Zeppelin, this doc isn’t the definitive document on the band but blows the roof off with its killer soundtrack.
An Unfiltered, unpolished, and unexpectedly insightful-RBR.MUSIC is your backstage pass to the minds of two music-obsessed mates who swap stage dives for steins. Each episode dives into the latest in music culture, underground sounds, bold opinions, and the occasional pint-fuelled rant. Whether you're crate-digging or just curious, tune in for raw chats, real laughs, and rhythms that stick.
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