Available on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download from 28th April

From their inception in 1995 – to recording their tenth studio album – Scottish band Mogwai have remained true to their roots. Known for their intense and euphoric live performances, the band have transcended cult status.

This is their story.

Lightbulb Film Distribution has announced that Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound will be coming to DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download from 28th April. Directed by Antony Crook, the feature-length documentary charts the rise of the independent Scottish band; from the mid 1990s, to writing and rehearsing a new album during lockdown. Featuring live performances and never-before-seen footage, as well as extra bonus content on DVD and Blu-ray. The initial Blu-ray run will also include the much anticipated live performance of the band at Tramway 2021.

Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound celebrated its World Premiere at SXSW 2024 and its UK premiere at Sheffield DocFest later that year. The film was released in UK cinemas as a one night only event in November last year to a great reception from their die-hard fans, who haven’t been able to contain their excitement for a home entertainment release. The project was produced with funding from The National Lottery through Screen Scotland.

On working with the band, Director Antony Crook comments; “I’ve been lucky to have worked with Mogwai for a long time, and I’ve always been moved and inspired by their music. They’ve created an amazing body of work and their music means so much to so many people. Getting the chance to tell the band’s story was a huge honor for me. I wanted to make a film that the band deserve.” 

Mogwai are a Scottish rock and electronic band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar) and Martin Bulloch (drums). Former members include John Cummings (guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard) and Brendan O’Hare (keyboards, guitar).
 

Since 1997, the band have released ten studio albums, with 2021’s As The Love Continues being a commercial and critical success, amassing a Mercury Prize nomination and winning the Scottish Album of the Year award. They have also released multiple EPs and contributed the score to projects for Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.

Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite says; “We’re incredibly excited for people to see Antony’s film Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound. It originally started as a short film around leaving Scotland to record in upstate New York in early 2020 but when the pandemic happened, that all changed. Both ourselves and Antony persevered with the record and the film throughout the pandemic with the film growing throughout. Antony’s film tells the story of how we all came out the other side. I think he’s made something truly special.”

Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital from 28th April

Pre-order digitally on Apple TV+ here

Pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD on Amazon here