‘Nobody really knew what happened’: tracing the life of Syd Barrett | Documentary films

Pink Floyd in 1967.

In rock star portraiture, it behooves a writer to avoid straightforward presentation of cliche. The story of a troubled virtuoso tormented by their own genius, turning to drink and drugs, then flaming out before their […]

‘Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd’ To Get Theatrical Release

'Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd' To Get Theatrical Release

Mercury Studios, Universal Music Group‘s innovative and multi-faceted content studio, today announced the theatrical release of “Have You Got It Yet?”, a compelling story of one of the U.K. music’s most influential figures, Syd Barrett […]

Pink Floyd Co-Founder Syd Barrett Subject Of Doc From Mercury Studios – Deadline

Musician-artist Syd Barrett, co-founder of Pink Floyd

EXCLUSIVE: Mercury Studios has completed work on a documentary about the co-founder of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time. Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and […]

8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Father John Misty, Vince Staples, Pavement, Syd, and More

FJM Chloë and the Next 20th Century

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. […]