Yoshimi Battles The Theater Critics

The Flaming Lips' spirit-raising live act -- a shit-eating grin inducing spectacle no matter how many times you've enjoyed it -- is already something more than a simple rock show; it's performance art of the "high"est order. And now the... CONTINUE READING YOSHIMI BATTLES THE THEATER CRITICS»

Posted on March 12, 2007 (16 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

MySplice.06 - The Year In Mash-Ups

Do albums matter as much as singles anymore? We like to think so. But 2006 was a great year for indie acts representing with a hot track. We wanted to figure a way to celebrate the year in music with... CONTINUE READING MYSPLICE.06 - THE YEAR IN MASH-UPS»

Even You Can Dance With The Lips!

A few months ago we posted a report from our friend Liz, who talked her way on stage to dance with Wayne and the other Santas and Martians during the band's performance at Austin City Limits. The Lips must've heard... CONTINUE READING EVEN YOU CAN DANCE WITH THE LIPS!»

Posted on December 11, 2006 (3 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Flaming Lips Remix Peaches

Honestly? We think perverse, glam-shock singer Peaches is overrated. But, in the hands of the Flaming Lips, her electroclashing "Boys Wanna Be Her" gets an orchestral, space disco makeover. And we can't resist. Thanks reader Andrew for sending our way... CONTINUE READING FLAMING LIPS REMIX PEACHES»

Posted on November 1, 2006 (11 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Wayne Coyne Sings With Goat, Lasers

This first clip is from the children's show Pancake Mountain. The Flaming Lip joins Rufus on a duet of our favorite guilty pleasure "We Built This City." Really, we love it even though it's the "worst song ever." At The... CONTINUE READING WAYNE COYNE SINGS WITH GOAT, LASERS»

Posted on October 3, 2006 in Video (14 comments)
Tags: Estelle | Grammys | Kanye West | The Flaming Lips | Top Chef

Virgin Fest Wrap-Up

Fortunately (since we didn't go) one of the winners of Stereogum's Virgin Festival ticket giveaway was kind enough to write up a review for us:My Free Ticket to a Virgin by J Seger There was no Natty Bo! Come on,... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN FEST WRAP-UP»

Posted on September 25, 2006 in Concert (13 comments)
Tags: Red Hot Chili Peppers | The Flaming Lips

Dancing With The Lips

The most predictable-yet-jubilant moments in live rock may be the opening of any Flaming Lips show; you're gonna get Wayne playing psychedelic cheerleader, confetti guns, Coyne in a bubble, and a mild case of sensory overload. And, if you've ever... CONTINUE READING DANCING WITH THE LIPS»

Posted on September 21, 2006 (14 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Lips Expand War

According to Billboard, Flaming Lips' At War With the Mystics will be re-released 10/24 as a two-disc set.The original album will be augmented with the outtakes "Why Does It End?," "You've Got To Hold On," "Your Face Can Tell the... CONTINUE READING LIPS EXPAND WAR»

Posted on September 13, 2006 (0 comments)
Tags: Eagles Of Death Metal | Jon Glaser | The Flaming Lips

Virgin Festival Ticket Giveaway

On 9/23, the Virgin Festival hits Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. And we're gonna give away two pairs of tickets (tickets are $100 each!). You're responsible for your travel and lodging, but Pimlico is less than an hour... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY»

Adios, Illinoise

We’re still recovering from our sojourn to the self-described "musical center of the universe" this weekend, and a little worse for the wear. But the last days of Lolla gave us the festival's most unforgettable moments, amazing weather and... CONTINUE READING ADIOS, ILLINOISE»

Lipsapalooza

Aliens, astronauts, superheroes, Santa Clauses, and balloons. Lots of balloons. The Flaming Lips' Lolla set was even more fun than the Webster Hall show we caught a few months back. Wayne did his always-impressive bubble-boy entrace (Ta Da!), and launched... CONTINUE READING LIPSAPALOOZA»

Posted on August 6, 2006 (19 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Raconpalooza, Lollaween

A little of last night's "Steady As She Goes" for ya... Tried to get side-stage for them, but no go. "The Raconteurs want no one on stage. Good; I hate those all-access fuckers who stand on the stage at every... CONTINUE READING RACONPALOOZA, LOLLAWEEN»

New Flaming Lips Video - "The W.A.N.D."

Allegedly premiering here, though I can't get it to work. You?... CONTINUE READING NEW FLAMING LIPS VIDEO - "THE W.A.N.D."»

Posted on June 9, 2006 (22 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Wayne Coyne's Advice To High School Graduates

Flaming Lips frontman delivers a useful and profound commencement address to his alma mater."I am not technically a high school graduate, even myself. I'm neither ashamed nor proud ... It is well documented that I worked at Long John Silver's... CONTINUE READING WAYNE COYNE'S ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES»

Posted on May 24, 2006 in Video (22 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Three valentines for your iPod: Click here for The Flaming Lips - "Yeah Yeah Yeah Song" (MP3 Link Expired) From At War With The Mystics LP Click here for Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Let Me Know" (MP3) From Gold Lion... CONTINUE READING YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH»

Posted on February 13, 2006 in MP3 (15 comments)
Tags: Bruce Springsteen | The Flaming Lips | Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Commercial Artistry: Cat Power & Cingular, J. Ralph & VW, Everyone & Coke

First Jack White, now Flaming Lips have jumped on the Coke bandwagon. It appears that Wayne & Co. were commissioned to score a short animation for Coca-Cola M5, whatever that is ("5 design groups from 5 continents create and share... CONTINUE READING COMMERCIAL ARTISTRY: CAT POWER & CINGULAR, J. RALPH & VW, EVERYONE & COKE»

Posted on November 16, 2005 (19 comments)
Tags: Cat Power | The Flaming Lips | The White Stripes

Flaming Lips Cover White Stripes

Stream "Seven Nation Army" (Real). Look for the 7" next month, and the band's Late Night Tales mix CD March 7. Here's what they picked: Bjork – "Unravel" Miles Davis – "My Ship" Chris Bell – "Speed Of Sound" Faust... CONTINUE READING FLAMING LIPS COVER WHITE STRIPES»

Posted on December 29, 2004 (27 comments)
Tags: The Flaming Lips | The White Stripes

Lollapalooza Update

PJ Harvey and Le Tigre join the Lollapalooza 2004 line-up, which already includes Morrissey, Flaming Lips, Sonic Youth, String Cheese Incident, Modest Mouse, the Polyphonic Spree, Gomez and the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.... CONTINUE READING LOLLAPALOOZA UPDATE»

More Lollapalooza 2004 Buzz

In addition to Morrissey, Flaming Lips, and Sonic Youth... String Cheese Incident, Polyphonic Spree, and Modest Mouse have signed on.... CONTINUE READING MORE LOLLAPALOOZA 2004 BUZZ»