The latest Flaming Lips news headlines are below - click a title to jump down to a news story, or use the tab at the bottom to check out the archive of older news. You can also read the diary, mostly written by touring drummer Kliph, to find out the inside story on what the guys have been getting up to while playing shows, recording songs, and filming the movie.
7 November 2008: Chat with Wayne live this Monday!
29 October 2008: Ghouls Gone Wild!
30 September, 2008: Take Part In The 2008 March of 1000 Flaming Skeletons
29 September 2008: See Christmas On Mars in theaters!
25 September 2008: Christmas On Mars in stores 11/11!
08 September 2008: Make the official song for Oklahoma a Lips tune!
30 July 2008: Watch the new trailer for Christmas On Mars!
23 July 2008: Bid on a signed guitar for charity!
10 July 2008: Catch the Lips honoring The Who on Vh1!
21 June 2008: Get 13% off of The Lips
15 April 2008: Lips to play the 80/35 festival!
1 April 2008: Tour Dates
25 March 2008: New festival fun!
07 December 2007: The Lips Nominated for a Grammy!
23 September 2007: New Lips song on the 'Good Luck Chuck' soundtrack
7 November 2008: Chat with Wayne live this Monday!
Wayne will be broadcasting live via Ustream from the Flaming Lips Myspace page on Monday, November 10th at 6pm PST. You can ask him questions in real-time. He'll be giving insight into the new film as well as answering a bunch of questions.
[Jeff Watson]
29 October 2008: Ghouls Gone Wild!
Click here to watch a CNN piece on the March of the Skeletons in Norman!
[Jeff Watson]
30 September, 2008: Take Part In The 2008 March of 1000 Flaming Skeletons
Want to participate in this year's March of 1000 Skeletons? The parade will take place on Saturday, October 25th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...You Are Going to Have Fun!!!. Place your order for your admission, costume, t-shirt, and torch package at the Flaming Lips official online store at flaminglips.com/store
COSTUMES WILL NO LONGER BE SOLD AFTER NOON CENTRAL TIME ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th. Here's a few things you should know before purchasing your bundle:
1. 2008 Death March branded skeleton costumes come in 2 sizes: Standard and Large. Each bundle comes with a torch and 2008 March of 1000 Skeletons event t-shirt. The shirts are available in sizes Small through X-Large so choose your T-SHIRT size at checkout.
2. You may only purchase 2 costumes. Every costume must be for a person so we need a person's name and e-mail address attached to each costume.
3. Every skeleton will be carrying a torch with real fire. Anyone in the parade must be 18. Anyone in the parade must sign a waiver.
4. You will be told at a later date when and where to be so be sure to enter a valid name, email, mailing address and phone number at checkout.
5. A person must have the ability to march in the parade for up to 2 hours.
6. If you do not show up at the assigned time to pick up your outfit and be in the parade you forfeit your fee and will not receive a refund.
7. There are no refunds.
[Jeff Watson]
29 September 2008: See Christmas On Mars in theaters!
The movie is screening now across the country. Don't miss it!The Flaming Lips - Christmas on Mars ENGAGEMENTS
Playing now until the end of the year if not the end of time:
New York, New York: The KGB Complex's Kraine Theater
From October till the end of the year:
San Antonio, Texas: Alamo Drafthouse, starts October 19
Limited Engagements:
Des Moines, Iowa: Nova 10 Cinemas, October 1
Columbia, South Carolina: The Nickelodeon, October 3-5
Moline, Illinois: Nova 6 Cinemas, October 5
Atlanta, Georgia: Plaza Theatre, October 8
Peoria, Illinois: Reynold's Cinemas at Landmark, October 10
Naperville, Illinois: Nova 8 Cinemas, October 11
Nashville, Tennessee: The Belcourt, October 17
Dallas, Texas: Landmark Inwood Theater, October 17-18
Whitewater, Wisconsin: Theatres of Whitewater, October 17
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Geneva 4, October 18
West Bend, Wisconsin: Paradise Theatre, October 19
Madison, Wisconsin: The Orpheum, October 21-24
Waterville, Maine: Railroad Square Cinema, October 23
Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Brattle, October 31-November 9
Omaha, Nebraska: Film Streams / Ruth Sokolof Theater, October 31
Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Cinematheque, November 8-9
Columbus, Ohio: Landmark Gateway Theater, November 14-15
Denver, Colorado: Landmark Esquire Theatre, November 14-15
Hartford, Connecticut: Real Art Ways, November 21-23
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Landmark Uptown Theatre, November 22
[Jeff Watson]
25 September 2008: Christmas On Mars in stores 11/11!
The long-awaited Christmas On Mars movie is finally coming to DVD this November 11th. The head-trip freakfest also comes with a CD containing all of the music from the film!
[Jeff Watson]
08 September 2008: Make the official song for Oklahoma a Lips tune!
The good people in the state of Oklahoma, the hometown of The Flaming Lips, are looking for a new official state song, and they have seen fit to include "Do You Realize?" as a possible contender! But they're up against some stiff competition, so they need your votes to hit the highwater mark! Click here to vote, and pass it on!
[Jeff Watson]
30 July 2008: Watch the new trailer for Christmas On Mars!
Click here to see the brand-new trailer for The Flaming Lips' phantasmagorical film "Christmas On Mars" - coming to DVD this October, along with a CD of all the music!.
[Jeff Watson]
23 July 2008: Bid on a signed guitar for charity!
When The Lips performed at the VH1 Rock Honors show recently, they took some time to autograph a Gibson Les Paul guitar that is now up for bid. Proceeds go to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Click here to check out the guitar. They also signed another guitar along with ALL the bands that performed that night, and that guitar is also up for bid. Click here to bid on that as well. Good luck!
[Jeff Watson]
10 July 2008: Catch the Lips honoring The Who on Vh1!
The Lips are going to be paying musical tribute to the mighty and legendary The WHO this weekend in Los Angeles as a part of the VH1 ROCK HONORS show! They will be joining along with tributes from Pearl Jam, Tenacious D, and the Foo Fighters. The show will air on Thursday the 17th on VH1. It will be a truly herculean night of tuneage only to be matched by what will be a magnificent set by The Flaming Lips. So, whip out the smoking jackets, don your laser pointers and fill up the smoke machine... buckle up for a night of glory!
[Jeff Watson]
21 June 2008: Get 13% off of The Lips
Happy Friday the 13th! Since there is only one Friday the 13th this year, we figured that we should make the most of it. Shop in the Lips online store today and receive 13% off all merchandise in your order!
[Jeff Watson]
15 April 2008: Lips to play the 80/35 festival!
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 15, 2008) — National headliners will converge with top local and regional acts at 80/35 on July 4th and 5th in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. 80/35, the inaugural summer music festival, presented by U.S. Cellular® and organized by the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC), announced 10 of more than 40 acts scheduled to bring appear over the 4th of July weekend.Acclaimed national acts The Flaming Lips, The Roots, Yonder Mountain String Band, Girl Talk, and Drive-By Truckers will celebrate their Independence Day weekend at the epicenter of Interstates 80 and 35, that is 80/35 in downtown Des Moines. Up-and-comers Radio Moscow, Public Property, Poison Control Center, Mr. Baber’s Neighbors: Solar String Band, and The Vandon Arms are among the Iowa-homegrown bands announced. Additional bands will be released in the coming weeks.
“Many of the top live acts are playing theatres, ballrooms, and festivals across the country and driving right through Des Moines, but don’t always stop. 80/35 is giving them a reason to stop,” said Amedeo Rossi, project manager for the DMMC. “The acts playing this year’s 80/35 are known for their progressive music and ‘must see’ live sets. This is an event for true fans of live music, regardless of genre.”
80/35 will feature more than 40 cutting-edge, progressive acts performing on four stages — two main stages in a gated paid-area and two free side stages. Both areas will house interactive art, activities, vendors, resting places, food and beverage sales, and plenty more. A fireworks display is planned for both nights. Organizers are expecting 15,000 people to flood the streets of downtown Des Moines for the two-day summer music festival.
The annual festival is poised to become one of the top urban music festivals in the Midwest. Interstates 80 and 35 connect several Mid-western cities. A number of bands and fans travel the festival circuit, touring over the summer between major music festivals in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Many pass through Des Moines — 80/35 will catch them at the crossroads, providing the opportunity for a successful annual festival that is expected to grow each year. 80/35 is a chance to put Des Moines on the national music map.
“Investing in the live music economy in Des Moines makes sense, not only for the entertainment value but also by means of economic impact,” says Michael Kiernan, Des Moines City Council. “Having progressive bands stop in Des Moines draws people all over the Midwest to our revitalized city.”
"Des Moines has made a tremendous investment in infrastructure in recent years,” said G. David Hurd, board chair of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, the founding sponsor of 80/35. “The Foundation's investment in this festival recognizes the need to enhance the cultural opportunities to central Iowan's who are 15-35. This is an important demographic to attract and retain for our future."
A limited number of pre-sale tickets go on sale Friday, April 18 for the discounted price of $40 for a two-day pass at www.iowatix.com. General ticket sales begin May 1st with two-day passes at $50 and single day passes at $30. Day of show pricing is $35 for single day or $60 for a two-day pass.
More information is available at 80-35 website and www.desmoinesmc.com .
1 April 2008: Tour Dates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE FLAMING LIPS COME ALIVE! “CHRISTMAS ON MARS,” DEBUTS AT SASQUATCH & BONNAROO FESTIVALS April 1, 2008 (Burbank, CA) - The World’s favorite live band, THE FLAMING LIPS have confirmed a handful of live shows on both sides of the Atlantic for Spring and Summer but current Intergalactic law dictates that their UFO only travels when the vibes are correct. While The Lips await Interstellar Time Travel Permits, the UFO has been scheduled to touch down only in Washington State. However, rest assured, The Lips will appear in the following locations for your maximum aural/visual entertainment experience: Fri May 23 Summercamp Chillicothe, IL Sat May 24 Jam On The River/Penn’s Landing Philadelphia, PA Sun May 25 “Christmas On Mars” Sasquatch movie screening Quincy, WA Mon May 26 UFO Show/Sasquatch Festival Quincy, WA Fri June 6 Wakarusa Festival Lawrence, KS Sat June 14 “Christmas On Mars Bonnaroo movie screening Manchester, TN Sun June 15 City Stages Music Festival Birmingham, AL Sat July 19 Camp Bestival Dorset, UK Sun July 20 Lovebox Weekender London, UK Fri July 25 10,000 Lakes Festival Detroit Lakes, MN Sat July 26 Pemberton Festival Pemberton, BC Thur Aug 7 Haldern Pop Festival Haldern, Germany Sat Aug 9 Slottsskogen,Way Out West Goteborg, Sweden The long awaited, oft-mentioned psychological fantasy adventure flick, “CHRISTMAS ON MARS,” will make its screen debut at this year’s Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge in Quincy, WA, on Sunday, May 25. The following evening, the UFO will descend and The Lips will rock 65,000 fans in one the country’s most beautiful large open-air venues on Monday, May 26. This year’s Sasquatch will take place May 24 – 26. Go to www.sasquatchfestival.com for details. Other confirmed artists include label-mates R.E.M., Built To Spill, Tegan and Sara and lots more. “CHRISTMAS ON MARS” will also screen at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, TN, on Saturday June 14. Go to www.bonnaroo.com for information. Beyond the pair of festival screenings, no further details just yet on the release date for “CHRISTMAS ON MARS,” or the film score but we can tell you that The Flaming Lips will soon begin recording the follow up to AT WAR WITH THE MYSTICS with long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann. As always, The Flaming Lips will be available for interviews. For further information, contact: Rick Gershon at Warner Bros. Records Publicity: 818-953-3473 / rick.gershon@wbr.com For tour dates, merchandise and general info visit: www.flaminglips.com
25 March 2008: New festival fun!
Dust off those coolers, beach balls and folding chairs Campers, the FLAMING LIPS are officially hitting up some festivals in the coming months! Do yourself a favor and get your much needed dose of The Flaming Lips live at one of the following dates... with more to come still!
Summer Camp Festival on May 23rd in Chillicothe, IL - http://www.summercampfestival.com/2008/
Sasquatch Festival on May 24-26, Gorge, WA - http://sasquatchfestival.com/2008/
Wakarusa Festival on June 6th in Lawrence, KS -
http://www.wakarusafestival.com
10,000 Lakes Festival on July 23 in northern Minnesota - http://www.10klf.com
[Jeff Watson]
07 December 2007: The Lips Nominated for a Grammy!
The nominees for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards were announced this past week in Los Angeles. And our beloved The Flaming Lips have been nominated yet again. This year's category: "Best Surround Sound Album" - At War with the Mystics received a nomination. This marks the bands 6th nomination. The Lips won their first Grammy in 2002 for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" for the track "Approaching Pavonis Mons By Balloon (Utopia Planitia)" from the certified gold album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. In 2006, The Lips were nominated in three categories and won two; "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" for the track "The Wizard Turns On..." And "Best Engineered Album Non-Classical" for the album At War with the Mystics.
23 September 2007: New Lips song on the 'Good Luck Chuck' soundtrack
A new Flaming Lips song called "I Was Zapped By The Lucky Super Rainbow" is now available on the soundtrack to the film "Good Luck Chuck," starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. Click here to get the album on iTunes!
[Jeff Watson]
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