While the documentary remains untitled, Fleetwood Mac’s Instagram hinted at a possible connection to their iconic 1977 album, Rumours, with the caption: “It’s not a Rumour.” A release date has not yet been announced.

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The project promises to chronicle Fleetwood Mac’s tumultuous 50-year journey, from the meeting in 1974 (the most recognisable line-up) all the way through to the present day. The film will delve into the band’s personal and professional highs and lows, including the interpersonal drama that inspired much of Rumours.

The 1977 album Rumours became one of the best selling albums of all-time, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide. In fact, it was the tenth best-selling album on vinyl in 2023, with 323,000 certified sales. The album is well-known for its lyrical content which addresses the personal turmoils of the musicians. Take ‘Dreams’ by Stevie Nicks, and ‘Go Your Own Way’ by Lindsey Buckingham; both address the pair’s breakup from different viewpoints.

Director Frank Marshall, whose work includes acclaimed music documentaries like ‘The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart‘, expressed his admiration for Fleetwood Mac’s ability to transform their chaotic personal lives into timeless music. “This will be a film about the music and the people who created it,” he said.

The creative team also includes Emmy-winning writer Mark Monroe, who previously collaborated with Marshall on Disney+ show ‘The Beach Boys’. Producers Nicholas Ferrall and Jeanne Elfant Festa, who have both worked with Marshall and Monroe before, are on board as well.

Fans can expect exclusive new interviews with band members Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks, as well as archival footage of the late Christine McVie. The film aims to explore the chemistry between the group and their creative process, which has helped them sell over 140 million records worldwide.

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The announcement comes as Apple TV+ continues to expand its music documentary catalogue, following hits like ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’ and ‘Beastie Boys Story’. This may be Apple’s strategy to compete with Disney+ and Netflix, both of whom have found success with shows like ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ and ‘Wham!’.

Fleetwood Mac remains culturally relevant, even with a much younger audience, with their song ‘Dreams’ going viral on TikTok in 2020 thanks to a video of a man skateboarding with cranberry juice. The band’s popularity ensures a well-established audience for the documentary, tapping into a streaming trend driven by nostalgia.

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A 2021 Vice report on the rise of music documentaries and biopics attributes their success to familiar fan bases and easy accessibility. However, the genres face challenges of oversaturation, as seen with the mixed reception to recent biopics such as, ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. With Christine McVie’s passing in 2022, any possibility of a full reunion has been ruled out. This film will likely serve as the band’s definitive statement, offering glimpses of some of the most definitive moments in the history of the group, and could be some of the last original material we see of them.

Not *The* Fleetwood Mac, though. The second Fleetwood Mac.

— Angus (@gibsona07) November 19, 2024

On X (formerly Twitter), one user questioned the absence of Peter Green in Apple’s announcement. The guitarist was one of the founders of the original incarnation of the group, which was called ‘Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac’. He left the group in 1970 after struggling with his mental health, and was diagnosed with schizophrenia four years later.

While we don’t know exactly when the documentary will drop, or even what it will be called, there is already a considerable amount of excitement online. With Marshall, Monroe, and the rest of the team leading the project, this will be a must-watch for any music fan.

The 10-song soundtrack’s first single is fronted by Florence + The Machine in a haunting cover of ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ popularised by British singer Vera Lynn. The 1975 followed suit with ‘Now Is The Hour’, a traditional Māori song once used to bid farewell to soldiers leaving to fight in World War I. The piece has been credited to various artists and songwriters over the years but was first made famous in the 1940s and 50s by Hollywood stars like Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. The 1975’s Matt Healy offers a hushed, delicate take on the song, with ambient vocals erupting into horns, only to return to a gentle instrumental. The remaining half of the soundtrack features covers from the likes of Perfume Genius, Nick Cave and Lana Del Rey.

The historical drama, which was created by Todd A. Kessler, will span 10 episodes, with the first three episodes set to arrive globally next Wednesday, February 14 on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, The 1975 are set to embark on their upcoming 2024 ‘Still…At Their Very Best’ UK tour this evening, with their first show taking place at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow which has seen superfans camp out overnight in icy conditions.

Despite a series of controversies looming over Healy last year, the frontman has since made a public apology to his fans and those he has allegedly offended. The group boast four sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena, continuing on to their European leg of the tour which will conclude in Copenhagen on March 10. All remaining tickets for the UK tour are available here.

The New Look full soundtrack:

1. Florence + The Machine – ‘White Cliffs Of Dover’
2. The 1975 – ‘Now Is The Hour’
3. Lana Del Rey – ‘Blue Skies’
4. Perfume Genius – ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’
5. Nick Cave – ‘La Vie En Rose’
6. Beabadoobee – ‘It’s Only A Paper Moon’
7. Joy Oladokun – ‘I Wished Upon The Moon’
8. Bartees Strange – ‘You Always Hurt The One You Love’
9. Sam Dew – ‘I Cover The Waterfront’
10. Bleachers – ‘Almost Like Being In Love’

Listen to The 1975’s cover below:

The forthcoming song will be debuted with the release of the first two episodes which will be available to stream on Friday, 1^st April 2022. With Jagger having worked closely with the Academy Award- nominated film composer Daniel Pemberton. Whose talents have been on display in such films as Trial of the Chicago 7, Steve Jobs and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The singer was eager to announce this new collaboration in a tweet, calling the endeavour; “a fun project”.

I’ve been working on a fun project with the composer Daniel Pemberton… look out for it coming soon! pic.twitter.com/HmabUlwZJ2

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 28, 2022

Pemberton went on to say; “Working with Mick Jagger has been one of the most exciting collaborations of my professional career. I think we have managed to create an incredibly unique and original title’s theme and I cannot wait for the rest of the world to hear it.”

James Hawes (the series director) added; “We always wanted a song to set the tone for the show and there was only ever one name in my mind – Mick Jagger. Hearing the track for the first time was utterly thrilling. Mick’s lyrics and performance have totally nailed the mood of Slow Horses, with all the humour and swagger I dreamed of.”

The new series (whose leading role is comfortably occupied by none other than Gary Oldman) is based on the critically acclaimed “Slough House” collection by the British author Mick Herron. Whose first instalment arrived on shelves in 2017.  The synopsis for the new show hints at what is in store; “This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents- and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb- as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces”.

With more exceptional British talent set to star in the promising new six-part series, such as Kristen Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Pryce, and Olivia Cook, this is television few will want to miss. Check out the trailer down below.

Mick Jagger will be back on the road this year with The Rolling Stones as part of their 60^th anniversary UK and European tour which will commence on the 1^st June 2022 in Madrid. Remaining tickets for these shows can be found here.

SO FREAKING EXCITED I CAN FINALLY ANNOUNCE THIS LABOUR OF LOVE WE’VE BEEN WORKING ON FOR A LOOOOOONG TIME NOW…. FOR MUSOS, NERDS, AND JUST PLAIN FANS OF THE MUSIC…we’re going to break it all down ALONG WITH YOUR FAVES….CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE/ HAPPY DAYhttps://t.co/udBzIPebhh

— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) April 13, 2021

The six-part series “will examine sound creation and the revolutionary technology that has shaped music as we know it” says Apple press release. The show will premiere on 30th July and will hail from Academy Award winning producer Morgan Neville and be hosted by Dj, Golden Globe and seven-time Grammy award winner Mark Ronson. 

Every episode will follow the host “as he uncovers the untold stories behind music creation and the lengths producers and creators are willing to go to find the perfect sound”. He will speak to music legends and icons like Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Mike D from Beastie Boys and more, where he finds out what tools and techniques they used and what influence their work.

Each episode will end with Ronson creating a unique piece of original music using innovative technology including synth, auto-tune, sampling, reverb and distortion.

Mark Ronson’s latest Album ‘Late Night Feelings’ came out in 2019 and peaked at No.4 in UK Charts. MXDWN reviewed it as “consistently eclectic, sharp and enjoyable”. You can read the full album review here.

Last year, the London born producer has released a Bond demo ‘No Time To Die’ that featured on ‘Various Artists Working To Advert The Collapse Of American Democracy” Vol 2 alongside Pearl Jam and David Byrne to name a few.