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The Flaming Lips

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Ten best Denver arena concerts of 2011

    ​As another year comes to a close, this one's going to be remembered for some stellar concerts. All week, we'll be running down a list of our favorites from the past year beginning with this one: Best arena concerts of 2011. Page down to see which shows made the cut. (Click on the band name fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    TGIF! Behold and marvel at the Dark Side of Oz

    ​Okay, you've always heard that it could be done, and the Flaming Lips even went to the trouble of connecting the dots a few weeks ago at Red Rocks. But just in case you were too lazy or too stoned to try it at home yourself at some point, Bryan Pugh, a Brooklyn-based audio engineer has gone t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Caption of the Week contest: What does sex have to do with this waffle?

    Your caption here.​Here's this week's entry in our Caption of the Week contest, featuring one of the central figures in the feature article "Forbidden Fruit" -- abstinence advocate Shelly Donahue, who's said, among other things, that vaginas are capable of Hoovering up any sperm in their gener ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Review: The Flaming Lips and Primus at Red Rocks, 8/3/11

    Hey, folks, we're off to see the Wizard. Won't you join us?​THE FLAMING LIPS PRIMUS at RED ROCKS | 8/3/11"This will probably go down as one of the greatest shows at Red Rocks - ever!" So declared Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne as part of his introductory rundown on what would be happening ... More >>

  • Music

    July 28, 2011

    From gummy skulls to "Two Blobs Fucking," it's all art for the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne

    Hey, folks, we're off to see the Wizard. Won't you join us?​THE FLAMING LIPS PRIMUS at RED ROCKS | 8/3/11"This will probably go down as one of the greatest shows at Red Rocks - ever!" So declared Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne as part of his introductory rundown on what would be happening ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips on working with Nick Cave and collaborating with others

    ​Since the beginning of the year, The Flaming Lips (due Wednesday, August 3 at Red Rocks) have been collaborating with a number of artists from Neon Indian, Prefuse 73, Lightning Bolt and Nick Cave, as well as releasing their own material in unconventional methods like USB drives embedded in g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on-sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

    ​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: The Flaming Lips have announced a co-headlining date with Primus this August at Red Rocks. Kenny Chesney is also at the Rocks in July, and Panic! at the Disco is due at the Ogden in June. Meanwhile on local radio, Air ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Top 10 music documentaries currently streaming on Netflix

    ​Netflix's instant streaming service is quite possibly the most amazing service in the history of mankind. Combing through its offerings, however, is no easy task. Thankfully, we've spent an inordinate amount of time watching music documentaries (so you don't have to) and have narrowed down th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Bonded by blood: The DNA-infused antics of Wayne Coyne and other notable bloodlettings

    A couple of days ago, Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne posted a video of himself screen-printing a poster using his own blood. While the notion of Coyne doing anything weird at this point is hardly surprising, the clip got us to thinking about other artists that have likewise injected themselves ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Widespread Panic, Jane's Addiction, Michael Franti shows announced

    ​After selling out three nights at Red Rocks, Widespread Panic returns to the Pepsi Center for a two-night New Year's Eve run on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Tickets are $61 and go on sale this Saturday, October 9, at noon and are available through TicketHorse. Speaking of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Catching The Heart is a Drum Machine on the second rotation

    The first time The Heart is a Drum Machine caught my eye was sometime in March when it popped up on my Netflix Instant queue. It looked interesting -- but I quickly moved on to something else -- probably something with explosions or monsters or some obscure foreign film that put me to sleep. Eithe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Q&A with Steve Terebecki of White Denim

    White Denim is to modern psychedelic post-punk what Alice Donut was to punk rock -- weird and unafraid to let their varied musical freak flags fly. Across the Austin trio's latest record, Fits, you can hear elements of old progressive rock, garage rock, jazz, splintered blues, as well as aesthetic n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    Flaming Lips grab top spot at Wax Trax

    ​The Flaming Lips' latest effort, Embryonic, grabbed the top spot at Wax Trax, while Alicia Keys' new disc, The Element of Freedom, came in second for the week ending January 3. The Felt Pilotes' Wonderful Summer, Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream and the This is Gothic: The Bat Cave Anthology compi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 7, 2009

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Gov't Mule top seller at Twist and Shout

    ​By a Thread, Gov't Mule's first album in three years, grabbed the top spot at Twist & Shout for the week ending November 1. Coming in second was the Swell Season with Strict Joy,released last week on Anti while Wolfmother chimed in at number three Cosmic Egg, released last week on Interscope. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2009

    Flaming Lips grabs top spot at Twist and Shout

    ​The Flaming Lips' latest effort, Embryonic, grabbed the spot at Twist & Shout for the second week in row while Flight of the Conchord and Lyle Lovett came in second and third. Monsters of Folk's debut and Shrinebuilder's new self-titled album round out the top five for the week ending October ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 19, 2009

    ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Flaming Lips top seller at Twist and Shout

    ​The Flaming Lips' two-disc Embryonic, released last week on Warner Brothers, debuted at the top spot at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 18 while the Monsters of Folk's self-titled debut and Emmitt-Nershi Band's New Country Blues grabbed the second and third slots. Bob Dylan's Christ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Over the Weekend: The Flaming Lips at Red Rocks

    Jon Solomon​The Flaming Lips, Explosions in the Sky, Stardeath & White DwarfsRed Rocks AmphitheatreSunday, August 23, 2009Better than: The last time the Flaming Lips played Red RocksI know it's not the most manly thing to admit, but I was almost cried a few times during the Flaming Lips set la ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Over the Weekend: Booze, beats and bachelorettes

    Letitia Salazar​ It was a busy weekend in Denver, with a fashion show on Thursday, Mos Def and Talib Kweli at the Bluebird on Friday, the Avett Brothers at the Ogden on Saturday, the Flaming Lips at Red Rocks on Sunday, and the grand opening of a new nightclub downtown. So if you're looking t ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2009

    Starlight Mints

    Monday, August 3, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, Frank Black shows annouced

    The Flaming Lips know all about putting on a hell of a show, and the Monolith Festival gig at Red Rocks in 2007 was one most phenomenal things to happen to that venue in the last few years. Lets hope for a repeat performance when the Lips return to Red Rocks Sunday, August 23 with Explosions in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, April 15 edition

    Photo by Eric GruneisenCobra Starship's Gabe Saporta has some issues. I'll try not to make this too taxing. Today in Backbeat Online: • Last Night: Fall Out Boy at the Fillmore. • Last Night: Mastodon at the Fox Theatre. • DJ Vajra impresses NAMM crowd with his turntable magic. • Update: H ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 4, 2008

    Live From Mars

    The Flaming Lips’ Christmas film hits the Boulder Theater screen.

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    Cloud Cult

    Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2008

    45 Second Reviews: B-52s, De Novo Dahl, Fuck Buttons, Thee Silver Mr. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band

    Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2007

    This Weekend: Monolith Festival @ Red Rocks, Saturday, September 15

    Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    Last Night: Blitzen Trapper, Smoosh and Aqueduct @ The Hi-Dive

    Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Music

    July 12, 2007

    Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

    Wednesday, July 18, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2007

    Festival alert: Sasquatch! Monolith and Westword Music Showcase

    Wednesday, July 18, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    March 8, 2007

    Midlake

    After a tour with the Flaming Lips and loads of hype, the only thing this quintet is missing is confidence.

  • Music

    February 22, 2007

    On the Download

    Linking you to the best in legitimate, artist-approved exclusives.

  • Music

    February 15, 2007

    The Shins

    Thursday, February 15, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    Rock On, Write Off

    This time of year is taxing, even for rock stars.

  • Music

    April 6, 2006

    Flaming Lips

    At War With the Mystics (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    December 29, 2005

    Freestyle Fellowship

    Awesome live bands sometimes make magic in the studio, too.

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    Nobody

    Thursday, September 8, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • News

    September 1, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 1, 2005

  • Music

    August 11, 2005

    Various Artists

    Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (Hollywood)

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    The Delgados

    Friday, October 29, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2004

    Idiot's Delight

    Music insiders pen The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Band.

  • Music

    April 8, 2004

    Now Hear This

    Music insiders pen The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Band.

  • Music

    May 29, 2003

    Minty Fresh

    The Starlight Mints want to be more than just that other band from Oklahoma.

  • News

    December 26, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of December 26, 2002

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    November 21, 2002

    Backwash

    Is he some kind of hypnotist? The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne raises heck with Beck.

  • Music

    August 1, 2002

    The Flaming Lips

    Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    September 6, 1995

    HOLLYWOOD PUNKS OUT

    Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    May 25, 1994

    LIPS SERVICE

    THERE'S PLENTY OF FIRE IN THE FLAMING LIPS.

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