Creation Stories is a biographical drama film that premiered on March 12, 2021, at the Glasgow Film Festival. The movie is based on the memoir of the same name by Alan McGee, the Scottish music executive who founded Creation Records in 1983. The film is directed by Nick Moran and written by Irvine Welsh and Dean Cavanagh.
The movie follows Alan McGee (Ewan McGregor), a young man from Glasgow who had a troubled childhood and a passion for music. Alan moves to London in the early ‘80s and starts a club night, attracting new and exciting bands such as The Jesus and Mary Chain. He sees an opportunity to start a record label and signs the controversial Primal Scream. The movie then charts the rise of Creation Records and its successful bands, including My Bloody Valentine, Teenage Fanclub, and Oasis.
As Alan becomes more successful, he begins to indulge in drugs and partying, and his personal life starts to fall apart. The movie shows the breakdown of Alan's relationship with his girlfriend, Emma (Suki Waterhouse), and his struggles with addiction. Meanwhile, the label's financial situation becomes increasingly dire, and Alan is forced to make difficult decisions to keep the business afloat.
The film also features several notable figures from the British music scene, including Irvine Welsh, who plays himself, and Bobby Gillespie, the lead singer of Primal Scream. The soundtrack of the movie includes classic hits from the artists signed to Creation Records, from "Loaded" by Primal Scream to "Live Forever" by Oasis.
Creation Stories is a gripping and entertaining movie that captures the spirit and energy of the British music scene of the ‘90s. The film is a must-see for fans of alternative rock, as well as anyone interested in the business side of the music industry. It offers a fascinating insight into the rags-to-riches story of Alan McGee and the colourful characters who shaped the sound of a generation.