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WATCH: Faithless ‘Live at Alexandra Palace’ (2005)

December 26, 2022 Justin Chadwick

There is arguably no better encapsulation of the late Maxi Jazz’s poignant, powerful voice than Faithless’ 2005 performance at London’s Alexandra Palace.

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In LIVE PERFORMANCE Tags Faithless, Maxi Jazz
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WATCH: Prince’s Previously Archived Music Videos & Live Performances Officially Available for First Time in Years

December 31, 2020 Albumism Staff

Dozens of videos are now available (with more to come), and we’ve compiled the latest clips—plus 10 of our favorites—for your viewing pleasure here.

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WATCH: The Making of Norah Jones’ ‘Little Broken Hearts’ (2012) [Documentary]

February 17, 2019 Albumism Staff

Arguably the strongest entry within Jones’ six-album discography to date, ‘Little Broken Hearts’ found her embracing new sonic directions, with the support of producer Danger Mouse by her side.

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In DOCUMENTARY Tags Norah Jones, Danger Mouse, Blue Note Records
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WATCH: Remembering the ‘Timeless Voice’ of Eva Cassidy [Documentary]

February 2, 2019 Albumism Staff

“Her voice,” Mick Fleetwood reflects during the film, “was her ultimate tool of magic.” And magical it will forever be.

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WATCH: R.E.M.’s ‘Automatic Unearthed’ [Documentary]

January 27, 2019 Albumism Staff
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“I ended up writing a record about death and loss, and about transition,” Michael Stipe explains early in the short film. “The biggest transition that we all know.”

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WATCH: The Making of Foo Fighters’ ‘Concrete and Gold’ (2017) [Documentary]

January 26, 2019 Albumism Staff

“We managed to do the one thing I really wanted to do,” Grohl confides. “To make this gigantic Foo Fighters record, but with Greg Kurstin’s sense of jazz and melody and arrangement.”

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In DOCUMENTARY Tags Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl
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WATCH: Dido Live at London’s Brixton Academy

January 26, 2019 Albumism Staff

The 2004 set features Dido’s most familiar fare such as “Thank You” and “White Flag,” as well as beloved non-single album tracks including “Take My Hand” and “See You When You’re 40.”

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In LIVE PERFORMANCE Tags Dido
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WATCH: Revisit Lisa Stansfield’s Early Career Ascension with ‘Real Life’ Documentary

May 27, 2018 Albumism Staff

Upon its release in 1992, the short film documentary ‘Real Life’ served as a concise synopsis of Stansfield’s burgeoning career up to that point.

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WATCH: 'The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill' [BBC Documentary]

July 16, 2017 Albumism Staff
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With a theatrical flair and penchant for musical adventure rivaled by no one, Kate Bush remains one of music's most enigmatic and truly distinctive talents.

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WATCH: Elbow Explore the Music We Love with ‘It’s All Disco’ Mini-Film

June 18, 2017 Justin Chadwick

Directed by Austin Humphries, the “It’s All Disco” video was filmed in the UK during the 10th annual Record Store Day this past April.

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WATCH: Sade’s Glorious, Career-Spanning ‘Bring Me Home’ Concert

May 29, 2017 Justin Chadwick

The band's exquisite 2011 performance features 22 songs including such timeless staples as “Smooth Operator,” “Kiss of Life,” “By Your Side” and “Soldier of Love.”

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WATCH: The Beginning Stages of Solange’s ‘A Seat at the Table’ [Documentary]

April 23, 2017 Justin Chadwick

The short film finds Solange laying the raw groundwork for a handful of the songs that feature on the album and a few that didn’t make the final cut.

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WATCH: The Making of The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ [Documentary]

February 5, 2017 Albumism Staff

The short film offers rare live & in-studio footage of the album’s recording sessions, plus interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon & others.

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WATCH: The Making of Masta Ace’s ‘Disposable Arts,’ A Contemporary Hip-Hop Classic [Documentary]

January 8, 2017 Albumism Staff

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the creation of arguably one of the most compelling concept albums in hip-hop history.

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WATCH: The Making of Jeff Buckley’s Debut Album ‘Grace’ [Documentary]

October 16, 2016 Albumism Staff

The short film offers rare performance footage and insightful, first-person perspective into the late great singer-songwriter’s unbridled artistic ambition.

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WATCH: The Making of James Taylor’s Breakthrough 1970 Album ‘Sweet Baby James’ [Documentary]

October 9, 2016 Albumism Staff

Considered by many to be Taylor’s magnum opus, ‘Sweet Baby James’ cemented his deserved reputation as one of the finest songsmiths of his generation.

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Sade Unearths Rare 1984 Performance Footage from UK TV Series ‘The Tube’

October 7, 2016 Albumism Staff
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The throwback footage features live renditions of songs that originally appeared on Sade’s classic 1984 debut album ‘Diamond Life.’

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WATCH: Revisit the Making of Sade’s ‘Soldier of Love’ Album [Documentary]

September 3, 2016 Albumism Staff

“You’re kinda always making a record anyway, because your life and every day is all going to end up in there somehow, disguised,” Sade admits in the short film.

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WATCH: The Story Behind Oasis’ Debut Album ‘Definitely Maybe’ [Documentary]

August 21, 2016 Albumism Staff

‘Definitely Maybe’ not only announced the arrival of the dynamic Gallagher brothers, it helped redefine British rock for a new generation in the mid 1990s.

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