Through An A.J. Driven Ambulance Of Sound
It was going to be a difficult position to be in no matter what from the start. How does someone fill in while the brilliant force that is Steven Drozd is on a leave of absence? A.J. Slaughter, the incredibly talented,multi-instrumental artist from Oklahoma City, rose to the challenge delivering solid performances around the globe.…
“Parted Ways” After 34 years with The Flaming Lips, Drozd is moving on
The multi-instrumentalist, studio craftsman and overall musical Swiss Army knife, Steven Drozd, has announced his departure from The Flaming Lips following a 34-year journey of musical exploration and creation that has helped to shape one of the most important and impactful bands in the history of music. Drozd, 56, made his official announcement on December…
First U.S. Dates Announced For 2026 As World Tour Continues To Build
Fans in the United States celebrated the announcement of the band’s first domestic shows of 2026, with spring performances in Wyoming and Colorado. The first show in the United States will be held in Teton Village, Wyoming, near Jackson Hole, Saturday March 28, as the band headlines the Rendezvous Music Festival. The Flaming Lips will…
The Happiest Of New Years
In the waning moments of 2025, while in the depths of the song The Process, The Flaming Lips arrive yet again at the fleeting doorway to nirvana; the moment that keeps all of us coming back time and time again. Within each Lips performance, there is a transcendent moment when the band and audience slip…
On Tour In The Year 2025
The Year In Review: A look back at some of our favorite memories and show notes from The Flaming Lips 2025 world tour. September 4: The Greek Theater, Los Angles California Just outside the Greek Theater in the Hollywood hills above the City of Angels, a parade of joyful souls stroll away into the night.…
The Flaming Lips Fuse Art and Activism in Cincinnati
Story and Pictures By Leah Millikin Cincinnati, Ohio – As The Flaming Lips took the stage following co-headliner Modest Mouse and opening indie band Friko, a swell of techno beats swept through the Andrew J. Brady Center. The venue was packed wall to wall with fans, many jockeying for position to get as close to the front as possible.…
New Album Rumors Only Strengthen Band’s Outlook During 2025 Tour
Well if the rumors are true — as Wayne Coyne said in a recent interview with a Cincinnati news magazine — the band has been working on “like 10 or 11 things,” that could be the foundation of a new Flaming Lips album that have fans stirring with excitement. Before the band’s August 12 show at the…