Live Daily — Britain's Academy of Contemporary Music has opened a satellite location in Edmond, OK, and members of local act The Flaming Lips [ tickets ] will get involved with students. Scott Booker, The Flaming Lips' longtime manager, has been appointed CEO ... more info

Stereogum — The Flaming Lips' massive-looking 18-track Embryonic double album is out in less than two months and so far it hasn't sprung any major leaks. We've heard the shuffling and busily unhinged "Convinced Of The Hex," the dreamy, Kraut-y "Silver Tremb... more info

Rolling Stone — • Les Paul Funeral, Memorial Scheduled • Jackson Doctor Breaks Silence in Web Video • Pumpkins Confirm New Drummer, Hint at LP • Flaming Lips Test Embryonic Tunes in L.A. • Bon Jovi “Get Back to Rock & Roll” on Next LP • Weezer’s Ra... more info

NME — Wayne Coyne reveals all-star guests for 'Embryonic' more info

NME — Wayne Coyne and co get political and preview new material more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Shearer/WireImage The Flaming Lips‘ Embryonic isn’t due out till October 13th, but last night at L.A.’s Greek Theatre, on the second date of their summer U.S. tour, the veteran Oklahoma City weirdoes debuted several tracks from the upcom... more info

Rollo & Grady — Atmosphere Monday, August 17th: Flaming Lips @ Greek Theatre The Growlers @ Echo Tuesday, August 18th: No Recommendations Wednesday, August 19th: Atmosphere @ Hollywood Palladium Emiliana Torrini @ El Rey Theatre Thursday, August 20th: J. Tillman @ ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Flaming Lips fans, AD is presenting their Pomona gig on the 18th at the Fox Theater.  We have pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers…and we also have tickets to give away for the L.A. date (17th) at the Greek Theatre as well.  If you are ... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: John Lennon, Mariah Carey • Les Paul, Guitar Legend, Dies at 94 • Guitar Greats Remember Les Paul • Radiohead Song of Unknown Origins Leaks • Report: Jackson Doctor Left Star Unattended • Jack White’s “Fly Farm Blues”... more info

Rolling Stone — “See the Leaves,” another new song from the Flaming Lips’ 12th album Embryonic, hit the Internet today, courtesy of Pitchfork. With its sinister groove, ear-piercing guitar squeals and Wayne Coyne’s lyrics about dead leaves and a trying sun, ... more info