The Flaming Lips
Latest News on The Flaming Lips:
Michael Stipe Joins Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up (Feb 6, 2025)
Nell Smith's Posthumous Debut Album Sets Release; First Single Available Now (Feb 6, 2025)
Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up At Carnegie Hall (Jan 29, 2025)
Michael Stipe Joins Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up (Feb 6, 2025)
Nell Smith's Posthumous Debut Album Sets Release; First Single Available Now (Feb 6, 2025)
Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up At Carnegie Hall (Jan 29, 2025)
BIO
The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Norman, OK., in 1983. Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements. Lyrically, their compositions have elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles. They are acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signature man-sized plastic bubble, in which he traverses the audience. Q magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 bands to see before you die". The group has garnered three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score
The Flaming Lips, SpongeBob SquarePants
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score
The Flaming LipsSpongeBob SquarePants
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
The Flaming LipsSpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
Videos
Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-30 14:28:52
BWW Interview: Ethan Slater & Tom Kenny Chat About THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - 2020-10-21 17:10:52
VIDEO: The Flaming Lips Perform 'Race For The Prize' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-06-11 11:12:16
VIDEO: Ethan Slater Performs 'Best Day Ever' In SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-04 13:29:24
VIDEO: Get a Peek Behind the Curtain With the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-17 11:37:05
VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Touring Cast of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Action
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-08 07:55:23
Choir! Choir! Choir! Release 'People Have The Power' Video with Patti Smith and Stewart Copeland
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-19 15:25:59
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-03 12:00:48
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Itamar Moses and David Yazbek
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-11 14:00:02
VIDEO: It's the Best Day Ever! Watch the Full BroadwayCon Panel With the Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-27 17:21:49
Songs of SPONGEBOB: How Bikini Bottom Started Singing Long Before Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-12-04 17:03:35
VIDEO: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Makes a Splash on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-03 15:59:04
VIDEO: The Flaming Lips Perform 'There Should Be Unicorns' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-03 09:31:04
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and WAITRESS' Kimiko Glenn
by Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch - 2016-05-31 11:00:49
News
Michael Stipe Joins Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that artist, producer and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe, who fronted the band R.E.M. for 31 years, has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that artist, producer and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe, who fronted the band R.E.M. for 31 years, has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
Nell Smith's Posthumous Debut Album Sets Release; First Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Anxious, the posthumous debut solo album from Nell Smith, is due out April 11. Accompanying the announcement is the lead single and album title track “Anxious”, a captivating psyche-pop gem. Listen to the song here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2025
Anxious, the posthumous debut solo album from Nell Smith, is due out April 11. Accompanying the announcement is the lead single and album title track “Anxious”, a captivating psyche-pop gem. Listen to the song here.
Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, who combine soulful vocals, unusual percussion and trenchant social commentary into uniquely vibrant music.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, who combine soulful vocals, unusual percussion and trenchant social commentary into uniquely vibrant music.
Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner.
Patti Smith, Allison Russell & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that New York City legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and four-time GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominee Patti Smith has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
Tibet House US has announced that New York City legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and four-time GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominee Patti Smith has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.
Patti Smith, Allison Russell & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025
Patti Smith, Allison Russell and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in the city.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025
Patti Smith, Allison Russell and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in the city.
Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson & More to Join 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to attend.
Midlake Celebrate 'The Trials of Van Occupanther' with Limited-Edition Vinyl Release
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Midlake have announced a very special new vinyl pressing of their landmark 2006 second album, The Trials of Van Occupanther, available Friday, January 17. Watch a newly released music video here!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Midlake have announced a very special new vinyl pressing of their landmark 2006 second album, The Trials of Van Occupanther, available Friday, January 17. Watch a newly released music video here!
Ben Kweller to Release 'Cover The Mirrors' Album Honoring Late Son; Shares First Song
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024
Ben Kweller has announced the release of Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. Cover The Mirrors is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “Optimystic,” available to hear now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024
Ben Kweller has announced the release of Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. Cover The Mirrors is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “Optimystic,” available to hear now.
Yacht Rock Revue Deliver Second Disc of 'Escape Artist' Concept Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2024
Yacht Rock Revue have shared Disc 2 of their ambitious 21-track concept album Escape Artist. ow fully released across four sides of vinyl, the project highlights Yacht Rock Revue’s evolution into something far greater than a tribute act. Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2024
Yacht Rock Revue have shared Disc 2 of their ambitious 21-track concept album Escape Artist. ow fully released across four sides of vinyl, the project highlights Yacht Rock Revue’s evolution into something far greater than a tribute act. Listen to it now!
CRSSD Festival Reveals 10th Anniversary Lineup For Spring 2025 Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024
CRSSD Festival revealed its Spring 2025 lineup, celebrating its 10th anniversary at San Diego's Waterfront Park. The festival continues to offer a curated mix of electronic music superstars and pioneers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024
CRSSD Festival revealed its Spring 2025 lineup, celebrating its 10th anniversary at San Diego's Waterfront Park. The festival continues to offer a curated mix of electronic music superstars and pioneers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE ORCHESTRAL FOREST, Smith Square Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 25, 2024
Featuring works as diverse as Michael Nyman’s “Strong on Oaks, Strong on the Causes of Oaks” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Overture” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sinfonia Smith Square’s environmentally-minded concert The Orchestral Forest is an enchanting sonic experiment.
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 25, 2024
Featuring works as diverse as Michael Nyman’s “Strong on Oaks, Strong on the Causes of Oaks” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Overture” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sinfonia Smith Square’s environmentally-minded concert The Orchestral Forest is an enchanting sonic experiment.
Post Malone to Join Joe Walsh for VetsAid 2024 Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the addition of special guest Post Malone to the 8th annual benefit concert.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the addition of special guest Post Malone to the 8th annual benefit concert.
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
Echo & The Bunnymen's 'What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?' Releasing on Vinyl
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
London Records announced the release of Echo & The Bunnymen's album What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? on vinyl for the first time on November 29th, including a remastered double CD edition with bonus tracks.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
London Records announced the release of Echo & The Bunnymen's album What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? on vinyl for the first time on November 29th, including a remastered double CD edition with bonus tracks.
Weezer Celebrates Seminal Debut With 'Blue Album' 30th Anniversary Edition
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning multi platinum alt rock icons Weezer will celebrate three decades of their seminal full-length debut LP, Weezer a.k.a. the Blue Album, with the release of the Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition on November 1.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning multi platinum alt rock icons Weezer will celebrate three decades of their seminal full-length debut LP, Weezer a.k.a. the Blue Album, with the release of the Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition on November 1.
Concord Theatricals Awards Schools With THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Licensing Packages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Concord Theatricals has revealed the 10 winners of their Sing Like a Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Concord Theatricals has revealed the 10 winners of their Sing Like a Sponge: The SpongeBob Musical Contest. Learn more!
Modest Mouse to Embark on 'Good News For People Who Love Bad News' 20 Year Anniversary Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
In celebration of Modest Mouse’s 20th Anniversary of the release of their groundbreaking 2004 album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, the band has announced ‘Good News For People Who Love Bad News' 20 Year Anniversary Tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM local time.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
In celebration of Modest Mouse’s 20th Anniversary of the release of their groundbreaking 2004 album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, the band has announced ‘Good News For People Who Love Bad News' 20 Year Anniversary Tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM local time.
Experience Joe Walsh & Friends As VETSAID 2024 Pulls Into New York For One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2024
Joe Walsh & Friends will perform at VetsAid 2024 in New York, bringing an unforgettable night of music to UBS Arena at Belmont Park. Join the celebration and support veterans with this special concert event.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2024
Joe Walsh & Friends will perform at VetsAid 2024 in New York, bringing an unforgettable night of music to UBS Arena at Belmont Park. Join the celebration and support veterans with this special concert event.
Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang to Join Joe Walsh for VetsAid 2024
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the lineup and on-sale date for their eighth annual festival offering. VetsAid 2024 will feature full sets from Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang and Walsh himself. The show will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the lineup and on-sale date for their eighth annual festival offering. VetsAid 2024 will feature full sets from Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang and Walsh himself. The show will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has The Flaming Lips written?
The Flaming Lips has written 1 shows including The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).
What awards has The Flaming Lips been nominated for?
Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.
What awards has The Flaming Lips won?
The Flaming Lips have won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.
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