Very Short Films

Indi

2025

Dive into a pool of sound at the Indian Ocean Hotel and meet the community that gathers within its walls.

We Are Bleach

A multi-awarded 23 minute short film about pansexual punk rockers in a toxic relationship in London’s underground music scene

Dusty Springfield: Once Upon a Time (1964-1969)

2010

Unquestionably Britain's greatest female vocalist, Dusty Springfield made some of the finest recordings of the sixties. Dusty Springfield: Once Upon A Time 1964-1969 features 20 complete songs filmed from 1964 to 1969 and has all of her greatest hits and more. Included on the DVD are her early classics 'I Only Want To Be With You', 'Wishin' And Hopin" and 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself' as well as timeless hits 'Son Of A Preacher Man', 'The Look Of Love' and 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me.' In between the performances, Dusty's story is told through new interviews with Burt Bacharach, singer Madeline Bell (who sang back-up for Dusty in the '60s) and Simon Bell (who sang back-up for Dusty from the '70s through the '90s).

Guided By Voices: Live and Uncensored In Los Angeles

1996

An unprecedented look at Guided By Voices live in 1996. The two hour set, including five encores, was captured using three cameras and edited during the show. Recorded live at the Whisky A Go Go on May 10, 1996.

The Feelies: Live at The Bottom Line

1990

One of the greatest and most under appreciated American bands of all time weild their quirky poppiness at The Bottom Line in New York City, 1990.

Merge Records: 25 Years in 24 Minutes

2014

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.

Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary

1997

Documentary about the indie rock band Modest Mouse made around 1997, as they were recording their second album, The Lonseome Crowded West

Sub Pop Video Network Program 1

1991 · ★ 9

A compilation of all the Sub Pop videos from the grunge era. Tracks include Nirvana's 'In Bloom' and Mark Lanegan's 'Ugly Sunday'.

Built To Spill: Live on Reverb

1999

From May 30th, 1999 at Irving Plaza in NYC. Aired as part of HBO's music series, "Reverb."

Graham Coxon Live at the Zodiac

2005

Live at the Zodiac is the name of Graham Coxon's first concert DVD and a live EP. It was recorded at the Oxford Zodiac on 3 June 2004 during his first full length UK tour after parting with Blur in 2003.

Florence and The Machine: Live at the Hammersmith Apollo

2010

Florence and the Machine (stylised as Florence + the Machine). This concert showcases the band at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, 2010.

Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker

2017 · ★ 8

In 2007, 11 years after one of the most influential American punk bands, Jawbreaker, called it quits, the three members, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reconnect in a San Francisco recording studio to listen back to their albums, reminisce and even perform together one last time. Follow the band as they retell their "rags to riches to rags" story writhe with inner band turmoil, health issues, and the aftermath of signing to a major label. Featuring interviews with Billy Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shifflet, Josh Caterer and more.