New Rock documentaries: Collective Soul and The Beach Boys

For multi-Platinum Atlanta rockers Collective Soul, seeing eye to eye, and ear to ear, is part of the secret sauce of why the band continues to both record and play together after 30-plus years. They’ve sold over 15 million albums worldwide–six of which have gone Gold or Platinum—and boast seven #1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.” They’re now giving fans an insight into that musical world with the release of their first-ever documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, which will be released July 8, 2025. Official movie site here

We all know and love The Beach Boys, and with Brian Wilson’s passing it’s important to share the bands legacy. Disney+ has a new documentary called The Beach Boys. It features exclusive interviews and rare footage from the band’s career. Including interviews with many artists, such as Lindsey Buckingham, as well as band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston. The film also features Blondie Chaplin, Ricky Fataar, and former band members Carl and Dennis Wilson. It is definitely a basic bio of the band — not too in depth, so Beach Boys virgins apply!