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Mogwai's 'If the Stars Had a Sound' Documentary Set for March Premiere

Directed by Antony Crook, the film explores the band's journey and their reflection of Scotland's dichotomy between light and dark.

  • The documentary 'If the Stars Had a Sound' about Scottish band Mogwai is set to premiere at South by Southwest in March.
  • The film, directed by Antony Crook, began as a short film about leaving Scotland but evolved into an exploration of the band's reflection of the dichotomy between light and dark in their home country.
  • The documentary chronicles Mogwai's journey from their early beginnings to their establishment as a post-rock cult staple, including the recording of their latest album during the pandemic lockdown.
  • The film features archival footage captured over the last two and a half decades of the band, including during the recording process for 'As the Love Continues', which was released in 2021.
  • Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite expressed excitement for people to see the film, stating that it tells the story of how they persevered with the record and the film throughout the pandemic.
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