Today's Best Bets Sep 22, 2009
Birds of Avalon of Raleigh, N.C., plays psychedelic tunes and has opened for The Raconteurs, Black Mountain and The Flaming Lips. Dark Meat, the local and large experimental rock act, and Hot Breath, a local heavy metal band, also will perform. (Athens Banner-Herald)
THE FLAMING LIPS to Appear on Comedy Central's the Colbert Report on September 16th Sep 16, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The worlds most unpredictable and entertaining experimental rock band, THE FLAMING LIPS, are gearing up for a busy fall ... This deluxe package is a limited-edition run and has been custom-designed by THE FLAMING LIPS. The album will also be released on vinyl with a single gatefold jacket that includes two colored LPs (one blue and one yellow) ... Once again, THE FLAMING LIPS have confirmed that they will indeed play their hometown of Oklahoma City on New Years Eve,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Os Mutantes is alive, well, and as bizarre as ever Sep 13, 2009
In the mid-2000s high-profile musicians - including Beck, David Byrne, Devendra Banhart, and the Flaming Lips - began talking about the band s influence and the importance of its early records. There s also the famous story of how Nirvana s Kurt Cobain tried, unsuccessfully, to reunite the band in 1993 by writing a letter to Baptista. (Boston Globe)
Upcoming record releases Sep 13, 2009
The Flaming Lips, Embryonic (Warner Bros ... Frontman Wayne Coyne recently said this new double album allows the band to stretch out, as if that s a new concept for the Flaming Lips. (Boston Globe)
Catskills is the new Williamsburg (for a weekend) Sep 10, 2009
The Flaming Lips curated Sunday s show and headline the closing night ... The Flaming Lips curated Sunday s show and headline the closing night. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Flaming Lips show is a feast for the senses Sep 1, 2009
THE FLAMING LIPS With Explosions in the Sky, and Stardeath and White Dwarfs. At: Bank of America Pavilion, Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Hasidic star Matisyahu evolves his sound Aug 28, 2009
While on tour, he listened and absorbed what his band liked: The Flaming Lips, Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. Dance and electronica also started to interest him and that community returned the favor. (MSNBC -- News)
Wayne Coyne’s iPod shuffle Aug 28, 2009
Wayne Coyne, guitarist and lead singer of the Flaming Lips ... It s hard to resist his offer, and Coyne, who brings the Flaming Lips to town this weekend, promises he ll go with songs that are really on his iPod. (Boston Globe)
Hasidic Matisyahu strays from reggae to grow Aug 26, 2009
While on tour, he listened to and absorbed what his band liked: the Flaming Lips, Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. Dance and electronica also started to interest him - and that community returned the favor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Screenings, songs, pink fish, and wine Aug 23, 2009
The lineup includes just about every act that s cool (but not too cool) at the moment, including Girl Talk, the Streets, Passion Pit, the Flaming Lips, and MGMT, which recently opened in Boston for Paul McCartney. You can still get an advance two-day ticket for $115, and there s free transportation on and off the island. (Boston Globe)
School strikes a chord Aug 20, 2009
Through industry connections, ACM leaders became acquainted with Scott Booker, who has spent more than two decades managing Oklahoma City-based alternative rock band the Flaming Lips, and he knew of ACM's interest in expanding into the United States ... Webb figured a different approach to education required a different kind of CEO, so he asked Booker to fill that role as well (he will continue to manage the Flaming Lips). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mark Your Calendar Aug 20, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
'School of Rock' set to open in Oklahoma Aug 18, 2009
Through industry connections, ACM leaders became acquainted with Scott Booker, who has spent more than two decades managing Oklahoma City-based alternative rock band The Flaming Lips, and he knew of ACM's interest in expanding into the U.S. ... Webb figured a different approach to education required a different kind of CEO, so he asked Booker to fill that role as well (he will continue to manage the Flaming Lips) ... "I wanted to be a guitar player and I ended up managing The Flaming Lips.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
THE FLAMING LIPS Co-Curate ATP/NY 2009 New Acts Confirmed For ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES Festival Sep 11-13, 2009 Aug 8, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The worlds most unpredictable and entertaining experimental rock band, THE FLAMING LIPS along with ATP, have assembled the most unpredictable and entertaining line-up of musically-inclined talent yet to perform at this years ALL TOMORROWS PARTIES US event scheduled for Sep 11 13, in Monticello, NY. As previously announced, additional artists have signed on to participate in the most original and unique music festival ever created ... This years Fest will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music festivals are at the fore in the fall Aug 2, 2009
Kiss headlines New Orleans Voodoo festival, along with Eminem (in his only 2009 live show), Jane s Addiction, the Flaming Lips, the Pogues, Ween, and Silversun Pickups. Many of the tickets for this extravaganza have already sold out, but you can still purchase three-day passes for $169. (Boston Globe)
Flaming Lips Jul 24, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Not even they can make it uncool. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Popular local bands hold free Steb's reunion at Spicoli's Jul 24, 2009
In early- 90s Steb s played host to musicians like Ben Harper and The Flaming Lips. The high-quality musical acts, paired with the bar s laid-back atmosphere attracted patrons from all walks of life, added McNeil, who ran the bar alongside Dave Meyer. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
DIED YOUNG, STAYED PRETTY Jul 17, 2009
" They show off their work (posters for Dylan, Radiohead, the Flaming Lips included) and spout their often outrageous philosophies. Art Charney, one of the most vocal, displays his poster for the garage-punk band Von Zippers: photos of people he finds annoying (Monica Lewinsky, Tom Hanks, Oliver North, Oprah) with zippers ("Shut the f - - k up. ") covering their mouths. Yaghoobian's nonlinear editing is as offbeat as the posters, with non sequiturs and strange asides. She lets scenes run a few... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Band of Horses coming to Pipeline Aug. 23 Jul 15, 2009
Band of Horses is an indie rock group influenced by Neil Young and The Flaming Lips. "The Funeral" off of their first album in 2006, and "Everything All The Time," picked up much recognition appearing on some of televisions most popular sho ws like CSI, One Tree Hill, Criminal Minds, and Numb3rs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Larry the Cable Guy to Release 4th of July Special Digitally Jul 1, 2009
With more than 30 million downloads to date, artists who have appeared on recordings distributed exclusively by Basecamp include: Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Jay Z, Bono, Chris Cornell, Tori Amos, The Flaming Lips, Tracy Lawrence, Ben Harper, The Black Crowes, The Cult, Busta Rhymes, Sleater-Kinney, Kings of Leon, Mudhoney, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Jack's Mannequin, Wolfmother, Newsboys, Third Day and more. To learn more about Basecamp visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Festival-headliner list pops up online Jun 27, 2009
A list of headliners for this year's two-day Treasure Island Music Festival has leaked online, with dance-pop acts MGMT, MSTRKRFT and Girl Talk taking top billing on Oct. 17 and indie rockers the Flaming Lips, Beirut and the Decemberists on tap for Oct. 18. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
10 things to do this weekend Jun 26, 2009
LISTEN. For good sounds from The Thermals, Matador Records, The Flaming Lips and others, head to the PITCHFORK LISTENING PARTY at Fizz. The evening will review artists who will perform at the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival in July. (Crain's Chicago Business)
BACKSTAGE: Flaming Lips headline racetrack series Jun 25, 2009
The series is G. Love al Sauce, July 24; The Wailers, July 31; The Airborne Toxic Event, Aug. 7; Common Sense, Aug. 14; the Flaming Lips, Aug. 15; Pinback, Aug. 21; Steel Pulse, Aug. 22; Super Diamond, Aug. 28; Reggae Festival, Sept. 6; and a closing-day party on Sept. 9. Call 858-755-1141 or visit. (North County Times)
Double CD proved 'tough' on Lips Jun 19, 2009
Frontman Wayne Coyne from psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips admits making their twelfth record has been tough. The follow-up to 2006's At War With The Mystics, titled Embryonic, is due in September, and may be a two. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
ON THE RISE: 20 young Cleveland professionals whose careers are ascending (1) Jun 1, 2009
These include Fall Out Boy, Oasis, Modest Mouse, Matchbox 20, and the Flaming Lips. As a newly minted college graduate in 1992, Simkoff Blackman, then 23, opened Grog Shop with two friends because they wanted to open a bar, she says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Random Sampling: 'Silence' is full of sound May 28, 2009
With a tone and production quality reminiscent of The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize?," "Cloud of Bees" is based around simple guitar and vocals melodies ... As a larger album, a few things stand out about "Modern Silence." Foremost, it's a quirky and not-uncomplicated pop record that squarely puts the band in the same school as Super Furry Animals, The Flaming Lips and, perhaps, The High Llamas. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Danger Mouse to release blank CD in album protest May 17, 2009
Dark Night Of The Soul, a collaboration with rock group Sparklehorse, also features Iggy Pop and The Flaming Lips, along with artwork by David Lynch. It has already been streamed online, but Billboard magazine said a "legal dispute" with EMI derailed the project. (BBC News -- Americas)
Flaming Lips apologise May 4, 2009
I wish whatever had been said wouldnt have been taken as such a defiant statement from the Flaming Lips, because it wasnt ... Sounds like a backtrack from the Flaming Lips camp. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Indie Rock: Post-punk vs. Post-rock May 1, 2009
Other early Post-punk bands include Folk Implosion, The Flaming Lips, and Nirvana, who were the first to break heavily into the mainstream ... The Flaming Lips are well-known for having many songs with varied stylistic sounds, differing greatly from one to the next. (Suite101.com)
Traveling show: no matter where you are this summer, major cities across the country are offering shows for every music taste. Apr 29, 2009
Pitchfork isn't the only festival that attracts acts like the Flaming Lips, Jesus Lizard and Yo La Tengo. It is, however, the only festival that lets the audience choose those bands' set lists. (Daily Orange, NY)
Political controversy surrounds Oklahoma's official rock song Apr 29, 2009
A track by US band The Flaming Lips is to become the official rock song of the state of Oklahoma despite opposition from politicians. Do You Realize. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Flaming Lips greatest show Apr 28, 2009
The Flaming Lips could teach a master class in how to get a party started ... That's what makes the Flaming Lips the greatest show on Earth, the way the spectacle and quirkiness are offset by a deeply felt message of hope, a celebration of humanity's potential to do the right thing on occasion ... The Flaming Lips perform during the McDowell Mountain Music Festival held at WestWorld on April 25, 2009 in Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Oklahoma Governor Takes A Stand For The Flaming Lips Apr 28, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 27, 2009)--Oklahoma's governor is standing up for Flaming Lips. Last week, Oklahoma lawmakers shot down a proposal to make the bands "Do You Realize??" the official state rock song. (KWTX.com, TX)
Earth Day Celebration Kicks Off Early Apr 20, 2009
It's the 39th year for the event, which is officially on Wednesday, but things kicked off today on the mall where thousands of people gathered for a rally and a concert by rock band, the Flaming Lips. Organizers say the event is an effort to raise awareness about the environment. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Flaming Lips to Headline Earth Day on the National Mall This Sunday, April 19, 2009 Apr 16, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multi-Grammy Award winners, THE FLAMING LIPS along with their friends moe, Los Lobos and others, will perform during Earth Day On The National Mall by Earth Day Network in partnership with Green Apple Festival Day in Washington DC this Sunday, April 19 ... Also, as previously announced THE FLAMING LIPS will perform a handful of domestic live dates this spring and summer ... The new studio album by THE FLAMING LIPS is under construction and we'll have updates on its release... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Flaming Lips To Headline Earth Day Show Apr 15, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rock band The Flaming Lips will headline an Earth Day concert on the National Mall, and Chevy Chase is scheduled to referee the party Sunday to thank thousands who volunteered to improve parks and schools in 10 cities. Organizers announced Tuesday that the bands moe. (W-USA News, DC)
Summer festivals firm up lineups Mar 29, 2009
It's an indie heavy event with the Flaming Lips and Animal Collective on board and recently announced additions Jesus Lizard, the Feelies and the Melvins. Detroit holds an annual electronic music festival on Memorial Day weekend known as Movement. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Construction industry backs music fest Mar 24, 2009
The festival s band lineup includes The Flaming Lips, Matisyahu, Young Dubliners, Railroad Earth, The New Riders of the Purple Sage and others. For more: www. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Roger's Ramblings Mar 21, 2009
by the Flaming Lips as the Official Oklahoma Rock Song ... by the Flaming Lips (2002); Walk Don t Run by The Ventures (1960); Endless Oklahoma Sky by John Moreland and the Black Gold Band (2008); Home Sweet Oklahoma by Leon Russell 1971); Move Along by the All-American Rejects (2005); Never Been to Spain written by Hoyt Axton (1971); Oklahoma by The Call (1986); Heartbreak Hotel written by Mae Boren Axton (1956); and After Midnight by J.J. Cale (1965). (Alva Review Courier, OK)
The Bad Livers: Old-time hip, not hippie Mar 20, 2009
Musicians slept on his couch when they came through town, and that's how he hooked up with Jello Biafra, the Butthole Surfers and the Flaming Lips, to name a few. Then he met Barnes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PICK OF THE WEEK: The soothing sounds of Celtic Woman on 'Mo Ghile Mear' Mar 18, 2009
The Flaming Lips: Those hipsters in the Oklahoma Legislature just voted this the state's official rock 'n' roll song. OK. (USA Today -- Life)
Music Festival Moments Mar 18, 2009
The Flaming Lips don't play shows they put on spectacles. The alt-rock group embraces eccentricity in their live performances: they've rolled around in giant spheres, constructed a giant UFO, even dressed concertgoers up up in animal costumes and Santa hats and had them dance around on stage. (Time.com)
David Denby: Mumblecore movies. Mar 14, 2009
Pop music s brain drain, Neil Young, the Flaming Lips. Submit a question to the editor of the Style Issue, Susan Morrison. (New Yorker)
The Flaming What? Oklahoma Names An Official Rock Song Mar 4, 2009
The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize??" won with more than 50 percent of the vote. Others nominated included "After Midnight," by Oklahoman J.J. Cale, which was re-released by Eric Clapton, and "Never Been to Spain," written by Hoyt Axon and recorded by Three Dog Night. (KWTX.com, TX)
Flaming Lips Get OK's Official State Rock Song Mar 4, 2009
In this July 12, 2008 file photo, Musician Wayne Coyne of 'The Flaming Lips' performs at the VH1 Rock Honors "The Who" in Los Angeles ... (OKLAHOMA CITY) A song by the alternative rock band The Flaming Lips has been given a big statewide kiss in Oklahoma ... "I never gave it that much thought," Wayne Coyne, the lead singer of The Flaming Lips, said of winning the competition in what many considered an upset. (Time.com)
Manilow vs Mall Rats: Barry's ballads to do battle Mar 3, 2009
3/3/2009, 2:42 a.m. PST OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A song by the alternative rock band The Flaming Lips has been given a big statewide kiss in Oklahoma. 3/3/2009, 12:11 a.m. PST NEW YORK (AP) Before he lied to her about steroids, Alex Rodriguez turned to Katie Couric for career advice. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Critic's corner Feb 20, 2009
But then it sounds a little better when a girl named Devon joins up and sings "She Don't Use Jelly" by the Flaming Lips. Late Night With Conan O'Brien 12:35 a.m., Channel 7. (Boston Globe)
Coyne's vision Feb 19, 2009
Considering how blissfully outrageous Oklahoma City alternative band the Flaming Lips can be in concert, you might expect their first film to follow suit ... "He obviously knew he was going to have a built-in audience -- the Flaming Lips' fan base is vast. But you could tell by his interaction with the actors and myself that this meant a lot to him. It wasn't really a laughing matter. These were things stewing in his brain for years.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Warner Bros. Records Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with Covered: A Revolution In Sound Feb 11, 2009
Records' Artists Disturbed, Taking Back Sunday, Michelle Branch, Adam Sandler, The Flaming Lips, and Others Perform Songs by WBR Artists of the Past 50 Years ... Highlights include The Flaming Lips performing Madonna's "Borderline," Disturbed on Faith No More's "Midlife Crisis," The Used covering Talking Heads "Burning Down The House," The Black Keys taking on Captain Beefheart's "Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles," and actor/comedian Adam Sandler giving his rendition of Neil Young's "Like A... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rough Diamonds Feb 8, 2009
"Hopefully it will make us famous, like 90210 did for The Flaming Lips.". Yes, you guessed it, their MySpace site is quirky, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Shockingly new and surprisingly familiar Feb 8, 2009
Lord knows what those folks will make of For All I Care, which devotes eight of its 12 tracks to versions of tunes originally recorded by Yes, Heart, Pink Floyd and the Flaming Lips, but the odds are they won't take the inclusion of a vocalist as a step in the right direction. A pity, because what the vocal tracks on For All I Care show most clearly is just how far from the pop aesthetic the Bad Plus lives. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
