You’ve Never Heard Of The Band IDAHO, But The Traces Of Glory Documentary Trailer Proves You Should

Summary Screen Rant presents the trailer for Traces of Glory, a new documentary about the obscure rock band IDAHO.

The documentary delves into navigating the music industry without seeking fame, reflecting on self-doubt and unexpected attention.

Even if you've never heard of IDAHO, Traces of Glory promises a chance to discover new music and a deep dive into an indie band's story.

Traces of Glory is a new documentary detailing the long and twisting journey of an obscure indie band, and Screen Rant has a first look at the trailer. Written, directed, and edited by Mark Allen Davis, Traces of Glory is about the indie band IDAHO and its frontman and driving creative force, Jeff Martin. The film begins with the band’s founding in 1992 and continues through the loss of band members, the creation of albums, and more, drawing from countless hours of footage recorded over the years.

Screen Rant is happy to present the trailer for Traces of Glory. The trailer sets up the unique sound of IDAHO and pits Jeff Martin’s musical identity against the conventions of rock stardom and commercial success. Take a look at the trailer for the music documentary below, and get ready to watch Traces of Glory when it hits digital platforms on June 11.

Why Traces Of Glory Still Works If You’ve Never Heard Of IDAHO

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Traces of Glory is an ambitious movie in the way it tells the story of a mostly obscure band. If you haven’t heard of IDAHO, though, never fear—the point of the best music documentaries is to offer unique and unseen insights into their subjects. In the case of Traces of Glory, the fact that IDAHO never reached the fame of some of its early ‘90s peers is one of the documentary’s prime focuses. In that way, not being familiar with IDAHO may make the documentary even more impactful.

There are plenty of movies about the dark side of fame, but Traces of Glory explores what it means to navigate the music industry without necessarily wanting that level of attention. The documentary’s official synopsis promises that IDAHO frontman Jeff Martin will reflect on his past, self-doubt, and “fame he was never really after”, which is interesting in the context of an industry that ran on attention economy long before the rise of social media. The music of IDAHO is almost irrelevant to the point the movie can make about the rise and fall of a promising band.

Of course, IDAHO’s music is what drew director Mark Allen Davis to the project in the first place. While popular music documentaries often revolve around well-known bands or artists, Traces of Glory offers the uninitiated viewer a chance to discover a brand new favorite. With IDAHO releasing their first album in 13 years, Lapse, on May 31, it’s as good a time as any to check the band out for the first time.