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.

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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.

One Direction: Life on Stage

2013 - This documentary film goes beyond the music and explores the challenges and triumphs of One Direction, depicting Life on Stage.

Southlander

2001 - In this offbeat indie comedy, a struggling musician searches for his stolen keyboard through the eccentric underbelly of Los Angeles. Along the way, he crosses paths with an unforgettable cast of oddballs, played by Rory Cochrane, Laura Prepon, and Gregg Henry, with quirky cameos from musicians like Beck, Beth Orton, and Elliott Smith. Filled with surreal humor, off-kilter characters, and a satirical take on the music scene, Southlander is a cult favorite that captures the weird and wonderful vibe of L.A.’s underground culture.

Dixiana

1930 - A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man’s stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple has to decide if they can make their relationship work.

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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.

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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

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This Month's
Spotlight:

D.O.A. - To Hell and Back

Sudden Death Records and MVD proudly present punk legends D.O.A.’s new live DVD “To Hell ’N Back. 90 minutes of amazing action from the Godfathers of Hardcore. Recorded at home and on tour in Canada between June 2011 and January 2013 with four cameras a night. The band charges through 30 D.O.A. classic punk anthems. Includes a free CD version of D.O.A.’s studio album We Come in Peace.

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