Here is a DVD all you music historians will want. Punk in Africa (out March 11, 2014) tells the story of the multi-racial punk movement that coincided with political and social upheavals in three countries in Southernn Africa--South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

If people thought punk rock was a radical departure in Europe and America in the 70s (it really wasn't) this brings that to another level.

The story begins in the underground scene in 1970s Johannesburg and then the rise of a number of Ska bands throught the region. The movie features music, interviews and rare footage aplenty.

You can find out more at www.punkinafrica.com. You can pre-order HERE.

Dave Grohl isn’t just a musician. These days he is a budding documentary producer and director. Grohl started making Sound City--a music documentary  after he purchased an old recording console, a console of the type used at the old Van Nuys studio, Sound City. The focus is on that studio and its remarkable history. The list of bands that recorded at Sound City crosses genre lines and includes some of the biggest (or just BEST) acts in music history.

Check out clips below of Germs, Nirvana (etc) guitarist Pat Smear and Fear’s Lee Ving. Don't let these fool you. It isn't all about punk or post-punk rock n roll.