The louder it gets,
the more it reveals

Backstage fights. Studio breakdowns. Generational anthems. AmpItUp is your front-row pass to the untold stories of music’s most magnetic figures—filmed, framed, and amplified.

Step into the sound

A LIBRARY WITHOUT BORDERS

Global rhythm, local legends

From Tokyo jazz cellars to Kingston dancehalls, AmpItUp spans genres, geographies, and generations. Dive into cinematic stories where every scene pulses with music’s raw power.

Shock 'Em Dead

1991 - A struggling musician makes a deal with the devil for fame and fortune, only to discover that success comes with a bloody price. Former adult star Traci Lords headlines this outrageous blend of horror, comedy, and heavy metal mayhem, while Stephen Quadros plays the guitarist-turned-killer at the center of the chaos. Shock ’Em Dead is a cult favorite from the early ’90s – filled with gore, glam, and headbanging rock energy.

Deep Sea Blues

2007 - Roger Naber's Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise is considered the "Woodstock of the Waves," offering the finest in traditional and contemporary music. Robert Mugge's 2-hour DEEP SEA BLUES captures the January 2007 Caribbean cruise. Smooth sailing, indeed!

Machine Gun Mama

1944 - Two Americans stranded in Mexico with an elephant try to sell their animal to a traveling carnival. Low-budget comedy with songs and a misleading title.

Start your sonic journey

CURATED FOR THE CURIOUS

Only the resonant remains

Every title on AmpItUp is selected by record collectors, festival programmers, and music critics who know the difference between noise and nuance. We stream music cinema with depth, not just decibels.

Explore the catalogue

GENRES YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE

Movements, moments, and myths—organized by vibe

We arrange the auditory archive so you can tune into exactly what hits. These aren’t just categories. They’re scenes waiting to be discovered.

Concert Films That Crush

Sound + Struggle Documentaries

Studio Sessions Gone Off-Script

Follow the frequency

This Month's
Spotlight:

The Drum Beats Twice

John Carreck, a Vietnam War hero and police officer, is attacked and left without sight, speech, and his hands. It is only with the arrival of Sister Victoria a young Catholic nun, that his life begins to turn around. With this renewed look on life, will Carreck continue on his mission to gain revenge on those who wronged him? Or will he follow the teachings of Sister Victoria, and let God bring his attackers to justice?

Stream Movie

The Drum Beats Twice - movie screen shot

SUPPORT THE STORIES THAT MATTER

Preserve the music.
Elevate the message

Every subscription helps fund film restorations, subtitle projects for global music docs, and under-the-radar filmmakers telling the next unforgettable story in sound.

Subscribe to the music that matters