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Nine music documentaries on Netflix, Disney and Amazon to watch while waiting for Lewis Capaldi’s film

Lewis Capaldi is releasing a music documentary on Netflix next month and we’re excited. The film, called How I’m Feeling Now, will debut on the streaming service on April 5.

It will capture Capaldi’s “defining year, struggling to balance the familiarity of home, normality and all he’s ever known, with life as one of the biggest stars on the planet, gleaning an intimate portrait of his unique character, hopes and fears in his own words”.

So if you’re eagerly awaiting the launch of the documentary and need something to fill your spare time, we’ve found 9 other music documentaries streaming now to whet your appetite.

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Netflix

Gaga: Five Foot Two

Described as “an insight into the woman behind pop sensation character Lady Gaga”, Five Foot Two sees Mother Monster, as fans call her, open up on production of her fifth album Joanne, her health struggles and relationships with her fans and her entourage.

Liam Gallagher: As It Was

Amid backlash, fallouts and bitter legal battles, former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher sets out to make a solo comeback in this intimate rockumentary. As It Was chronicles his life after Beady Eye and the challenges leading up to his solo debut album.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

When Michael Jackson died suddenly in 2009, he was in the middle of preparations to stage a spectacular comeback in London. This documentary is directed by Kenny Ortega, the man responsible for choreographing MJ’s shows, and offers a look into Jackson’s planned comeback and “provides a revealing portrait of the man behind controversy”.

Disney+

Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation

Paired to go with the release of her latest album, Miley Cyrus’ Endless Summer Vacation on Disney+ features the singer performing from her home. Miley’s backyard sessions are paired with “exclusive interviews where she provides insight into her new album and the person that she is today”.

Taylor Swift: Folklore

Filmed during the creation of Swift’s eighth album Folklore, Swift shares the meaning behind each track while accompanied by her team of co-producers and collaborators. The film also includes the first in-person performances of tracks since the collection was produced remotely.

Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U

Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo heads out on a road trip to Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album ‘SOUR’. During the 70-minute film, Rodrigo recollects memories of her songwriting and recording experiences and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a “specific time in her life”.

Amazon Prime Video

KSI: In Real Life

KSI, whose real name is JJ Olatunji, is one of the most influential creators in the world, with a YouTube, music, sporting and entrepreneurial empire under his belt. Produced by a team that includes Louis Theroux, KSI’s documentary chronicles the heights of his career but also showcases the difficulties in his private life.

George Ezra: End to End

Accompanied by his friends, George Ezra makes a journey walking across Britain, walking 1,200 miles in 95 from Lands End to John O’Groats. Filled with unwavering honesty, Ezra opens up about his anxiety and mental health struggles when it comes to touring.

Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness

This documentary goes behind the scenes of Disney’s favourite boyband and tells the story of the brothers’ beginning as sons of a New Jersey pastor through their meteoric rise to fame, the subsequent stunning breakup and overcoming the challenges to reform. They may be goody-two-shoes princes of pop, but there’s a lot of drama to enjoy here.

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