Over time, Apple TV has amassed an unexpectedly robust collection for music enthusiasts. From films and documentaries to complete series, here are some of the most captivating music-related offerings available on the platform.
Helmed by Todd Haynes, The Velvet Underground combines rare footage with both historical and new interviews to narrate the story of how one of the most pivotal bands in music history came into existence. As a fan of The Velvet Underground, this stands out as one of my top documentaries to date, whether on or off Apple TV. It also serves exceptionally well as an introduction to the band, even if you believe you have never heard any of their tracks. [Watch The Velvet Underground on Apple TV](https://apple.co/4qqScXL).
Featuring Mike D and Ad-Rock, the two remaining members of the B-Boys trio, Beastie Boys Story employs a familiar blend of new and old material to convey a narrative, enhanced by a live performance element. Captured in front of a live audience and directed by Spike Jonze, Beastie Boys Story recounts how three aspiring rappers went on to produce some of the world’s most recognizable anthems. [Watch Beastie Boys Story on Apple TV](https://apple.co/4ptowIN).
Although I have never been a dedicated Billie Eilish listener, I did pay attention when she emerged with Bad Guy. Viewing Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, I was struck by the extent to which her creative journey and early career had been documented, mainly by her parents and brother, who had significant faith in her future success. Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry illustrates how that belief and the demands of fame can create a precarious mix, especially in a time when privacy is exceedingly scarce. [Watch Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry on Apple TV](https://apple.co/4pdYXLF).
Directed by the late Sacha Jenkins, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues narrates the poignant and beautiful story behind one of Jazz music’s most legendary voices and trumpets. Covering his role as a rising Black icon in a deeply segregated America, the innovations he introduced to Jazz, music, and even cinema, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues delves into facets of Armstrong’s life that have never been thoroughly explored. If you appreciate music in any form, this is an essential viewing. [Watch Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues on Apple TV](https://apple.co/3YI0Wgd).
For K-pop aficionados, Apple TV offers its very own music competition, starring Psy and Megan Thee Stallion, and hosted by actress Soojeong Son. KPOPPED takes the classic talent show format and introduces an intriguing twist: collaborations between Western artists and K-pop performers who remix and reinterpret some of the biggest hits from the artists. [Watch KPOPPED on Apple TV](https://apple.co/4mpPTlM).
Apple TV is priced at $12.99 monthly, boasting hit TV series and films such as Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, Shrinking, and Silo.
Do you have a favorite music-themed film, series, or documentary on Apple TV? Share your thoughts in the comments.
