Tag Archives: The Flaming Lips

Monday Music News

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 8, 2011

Just a few weeks ago, a stage collapsed during Cheap Trick’s set at the Ottawa Bluesfest, leaving only five people injured in what could have been a much larger disaster. This past weekend, another near miss occurred as The Flaming Lips‘ background video wall fell during a heavy storm in Tulsa, OK, where the BradyRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: July 21, 2011

The Flaming Lips releasing a few new tracks isn’t exactly headline news. Wayne Coyne always seems to have something cooking, whether it’s a new album, new live recordings, an album of covers, or something else incredibly weird, borderline disturbing, and equally as cool. This falls under the “weird, borderline disturbing, and cool” category. The LipsRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 20, 2011

The week begins with the sad news of the death of Clarence Clemons, saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, on Saturday the 18th. Clemons, 69, had suffered a stroke the previous Sunday, but was reportedly in stable condition following two brain surgeries. In addition to his work with the E Street Band,Read more...

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The Flaming Lips Live @ Sasquatch! 2011

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 13, 2011

The Flaming Lips are among music’s greatest showmen, and while their 2011 Sasquatch! set lacked the pomp and spectacle of their 2008 headlining spot, there was still plenty to rejoice. Playing an abridged collection of songs from their 1999 album The Soft Bulletin, the Lips took the stage with a vibrant visual display and aRead more...

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Sasquatch! Sunday!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: May 30, 2011

Sunday began as another beautiful day at the Gorge with young Chicago rockers Smith Westerns, followed by a sunny set by The Drums to get the crowd dancing early before Fitz & the Tantrums blew the roof off. And that was just the first three acts on the main stage. Cotton Jones, Typhoon, Other Lives,Read more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: May 2, 2011

Don’t fret if you missed Okkervil River‘s performance of their new album I Am Very Far last weekend: the album is now streaming in its entirety over at NPR. Below, catch the band performing “We Need a Myth.” As previously reported, dreamy synthpop maestro Washed Out recently signed to Sub Pop, with his debut releaseRead more...

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The Flaming Lips Release New 12-part YouTube Song

By Nick Heinlein | Published: February 16, 2011

Wayne Coyne, frontman (read: madman) behind the universally acclaimed The Flaming Lips has his latest concoction ready for public digestion -- provided, of course, that you have 11 friends with iPhones. That’s right, the Valentine’s Day-themed “Two Blobs F*cking” requires the 12 YouTube videos to be played simultaneously for the full blobtacular experience. It wasRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Jason Kinnard | Published: December 30, 2010

The Flaming Lips, now with 20 times more balloons and confetti: For their New Year’s Eve event in Oklahoma City, The Flaming Lips promise a unique experience for their fans. A performance of their 1999 breakthrough album, The Soft Bulletin, in its entirety at midnight is just part of the fun. Band leader Wayne CoyneRead more...

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Correspondence from Austin City Limits: Day 3

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 22, 2010

It’s always easiest to get your money’s worth on the last day of a festival, as most people are either burnt out or too hung over to gear themselves up for another full day of standing and shuffling around in the heat. ACL this year was no exception, as for most of the day IRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Ryan Bort | Published: September 27, 2010

Dear God! Once again it’s hard to believe how many amazing live shows will be in town this week. The Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, Dirty Projectors, The Black Keys, Neon Indian, School of Seven Bells, and more all playing in the span of six days! I couldn’t complain if just one of these shows cameRead more...

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