Meet Me In The Bathroom is an ode to the bygone era of indie rock in NYC

Meet Me In The Bathroom is a new documentary based on journalist Lizzy Goodman's 2017 book of the same name that captures the ecstasy of the wild alt-rock and indie music scene at the turn of the century, taking those who survived that era's hangovers on an immersive journey through its beginnings in New York City.

Documentary filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace chart the rise of explosive indie bands in the noughties, like LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio, the Rapture and Interpol. The rock doc features a treasure trove of interviews, fan footage, band video diaries, news broadcasts and never before seen archival footage from these bands as they reverberated the scene.

Meet Me In The Bathroom also expands upon the scope of the duo's 2012 film Shut Up And Play The Hits, which chronicled LCD Soundsystem's (premature) final show at Madison Square Garden.

Set against the backdrop of a city still grieving 9/11, the film also showcases the impact and influence on music and culture following September 11, 2001.

New York's indie scene—which by definition is a sonic clash of alternative rock, pop and electronica—in the late 90s and early noughties was an exhilarating time and is credited with influencing genres like electroclash and blog house with the help of nu-rave bands that emanated from that same era like Klaxons, Crystal Castles and Chromeo. Then, artists like Justice, MSTRKRFT and A-Trak crossed over with indie bands via club-ready remixes that, even when heard today, will raise goosebumps in millennials of a certain age. It sure as hell opened up dance music to a wider audience, paving the way for it's mass popularity today.

Watch the trailer below:

[Image via Timothy Saccenti]