Visit muscle shoals, alabama for sonic highways season two. Each of the eight episodes is presented as an exploration of the musical history of a different american city through a series of interviews by grohl. It was produced by butch vig and was released on november 10, 2014, on rca records. The last episode of the series, talking about the most important city in the states. Not as iconic musically as the 8 cities they just did in season one. Foo fighters dave grohl teases sonic highways part 2 in. With dave grohl, taylor hawkins, randy horte, rami jaffee. There are now kids in schools across the country making their own sonic highways about the little towns where they live. Jun 09, 2015 the first season of sonic highways, which was directed by grohl and aired last fall, followed the band to eight different iconic recording studios in eight different american cities, with each episode exploring the history of the studio and local scene.
Altrockers foo fighters explore americas musical identity by visiting eight cities, including austin, nashville and new orleans. Foo fighters confirm second season of sonic highways. Watch foo fighters sonic highways online full episodes of. Sonic highways season 2 could follow qotsa directed by. San francisco, atlanta, boston, chicago, philadelphia, athens,minneapolis, and on and on. Sonic highways season 2 could follow qotsa directed by dave. Season one of sonic highways also coincided with the release of the new foo fighters album, as the band recorded songs in each of the eight different american cities along their journey.
Dave grohl hints at season two of sonic highways an hbo spokesperson tells billboard. Apr 06, 2017 sonic highways episode 1 chicago duration. Foo fighters sonic highways, released before the foo fighters 20th anniversary, is the documentary about eight cities and the recording of each band members music experience unraveling in the midst of it all. Dec 06, 2014 foo fighters have enough footage from their sonic highways series that they could make a season two. Each episode delves into the identity of each city showing how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years and, in turn, how they impacted the cultural fabric of their hometowns. Directed by dave grohl, each episode is devoted to different american musical.
The foo fighters shook up the rock game with sonic highwaysan album coupled with an hbo docuseries that saw the band recording their eighth studio lp in eight different american cities. Sonic highways is the eighth studio album by the american rock band foo fighters. He also states the possibility of the second season taking place in the u. Dave grohl talks about series while the band is still on tour to promote sonic highways, rumors and reports of a season 2 of. The foos recorded one song in each studio, resulting in the sonic highways album. Sonic highways commemorates the foo fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eightcity. Foo fighters to release a sonic highways season 2 after. Grohl, who grew up in suburban virginia and was an active part of the 1980s d. The series eight episodes show the foo fighters traveling to eight legendary studios in eight different cities across the united states of america to write and record their album, sonic highways. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Sonic highways is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Muscle shoals, alabama is an amazing example of how one small town can inspire a great wealth of amazing music and bring something fresh out of an artist. I still have the concept for the second season, so, someday. Tagged air foo, the picture sparked rumors that the rockers would return for a new season of their hbo docuseries sonic highways, one that would see them exploring studios and cities. Season pass bonus content includes over 3 hours of bonus footage.
Each of the albums eight songs were recorded in different cities as. Foo fighters are making sonic highways 2, maybe in the uk. Chicago, washington, nashville, austin, lost angeles, new orleans, seattle and. Last year, the foo fighters made an album, sonic highways, that they put together by recording in the iconic studios of eight different american. Dave grohl gives new insight into season 2 of sonic highways posted by riffyou on august 24, 2015 0 comment as foo fighters continue to tour in support of the 2014 sonic highways album, much talk is still going on about the very successful sonic. Hbo dave grohl and foo fighters connect with steve albini, owner of electrical audio in chicago, and record a song with cheap tricks rick nielsen. Dave grohl and foo fighters confirmed there will be another season of sonic highways and offered hints as to where it may be filmed.
This eight part series follows foo fighters as they make their 8th album. Cities for sonic highways season 2 consideration i was thinking about how much i liked sonic highways as a documentary series and thought i would consider another 8 cities dave and company could travel to based on music history, etc. There might be a season two, grohl, 46, tells billboard. Nov 19, 2014 earlier this year, martiniere got the chance to design his first album cover, helping one of his favorite bands, the foo fighters, represent their sonic highways concept in striking detail. Dave grohl went on the daily show and didnt sidestep the question when he was asked about a second season for sonic highways. Oct 14, 2015 foo fighters to release a sonic highways season 2 after tour.
Grohl did not state if the band will release a second sonic highways album, but it is speculated to occur in the future. Foo fighters to release a sonic highways season 2 after tour. Jun 08, 2015 dave grohl and foo fighters confirmed there will be another season of sonic highways and offered hints as to where it may be filmed. Foo fighters have huge idea for sonic highways second season. Dave grohl gives new insight into season 2 of sonic highways. The 180gram vinyl edition features nine covers, including one for each of the eight cities the band recorded in for the record. Jun 08, 2015 last year, the foo fighters made an album, sonic highways, that they put together by recording in the iconic studios of eight different american cities. The first season of sonic highways, which was directed by grohl and aired last fall, followed the band to eight different iconic recording studios in eight different american cities, with each episode exploring the history of the studio and local scene. Interviews with rick rubin, emmylou, chris martin, ll cool j, barack obama. Foo fighters, now nearing 20 years into their career as a rock band, decide to push themselves in new directions.
The foo fighters spent a week in each city, interviewing and playing with. Dave grohl confirms sonic highways season 2 popoptiq. The story of sonic highways is both admirable and flawed in its conception. Now, nme has posted a video interview with the band in which dave grohl confirms sonic highways season two is. Foo fighters have enough footage from their sonic highways series that they could make a season two. If you love music and enjoy getting to know living legends like buddy guy, bonnie raitt, and ian mackaye this is your jam.
The format of the show is such that grohl could continue and explore rock history across other parts of the world. Altrockers foo fighters explore americas musical identity by visiting eight cities, including austin, nashville and new orleans, and recording one song at a legendary studio in each place for. Watch foo fighters sonic highways online full episodes. Foo fighters discover the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight american cities, recording their eighth studio album along the way. Each of the albums eight songs were recorded in different cities as the group traveled from studio. Aug 24, 2015 dave grohl gives new insight into season 2 of sonic highways posted by riffyou on august 24, 2015 0 comment as foo fighters continue to tour in support of the 2014 sonic highways album, much talk is still going on about the very successful sonic highways documentary series that aired on hbo. Oct 17, 2014 foo fighters sonic highways, released before the foo fighters 20th anniversary, is the documentary about eight cities and the recording of each band members music experience unraveling in the midst of it all. Sonic highways season one was a great introduction to the music scenes in some of our great cities. Dave grohl announces plans to make a season 2 of sonic highways. Dave grohl says there could be sonic highways season 2. Sonic highways was named for an eightpart documentary miniseries that aired on hbo in 2014, in which grohl and company visited cities across america and interviewed famous musicians from the region to get a grasp of the musical history that defined the sound from that region. Foo fighters title new lp sonic highways, reveal song. To make their new album, sonic highways, the foo fighters traveled to eight american cities in. Sonic highways 2 will happen, may take place in england.
The documentary series directed by dave grohl follows his rock band as they recorded their eighth studio album in eight cities. Jun 08, 2015 grohl formed the foo fighters in 1994, and last released sonic highways with the band in 2014. There is going to be another sonic highways season, grohl told nme. Sonic highways is a very well done series that provides history and insight into each citys music scene by diving deep into the people and places the foo fighters visit. Life is a sonic highway, and dave grohl wants to ride it all the way into a second season.
Sonic highways is an american tv documentary series created for hbo by dave. Foo fighters dave grohl confirms sonic highways 2 season. The foo fighters frontman has announced that he was planning to do another season of his hbo music. Dave grohl confirmed sonic highways season 2 and offered. Jun 08, 2015 life is a sonic highway, and dave grohl wants to ride it all the way into a second season. Sonic highways was a gem of a series and hbo is now a super fan of dave grohls and the foo. Behind foo fighters trippy sonic highways album cover.
Earlier this year, martiniere got the chance to design his first album cover, helping one of his favorite bands, the foo fighters, represent their sonic highways concept in striking detail. In writing the albums eight songs, singer and guitarist dave grohl traveled to eight cities across the united states to conduct interviews with musicians, recording engineers, record producers, and other individuals discussing. Dave grohl talked about the future of sonic highways on. Dave grohl announces plans to make a season 2 of sonic. Jul 05, 2018 there are now kids in schools across the country making their own sonic highways about the little towns where they live. Grohl formed the foo fighters in 1994, and last released sonic highways with the band in 2014. I still have the concept for the second season, so, someday dave grohl has confirmed that there is a concept for foo fighters sonic highways season two and that it will happen someday the first season sonic highways originally premiered on hbo and later bbc four in the uk in october 2014, following dave grohl and his band as they recorded their eighth.
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