Allmusic Blog — Joe Satriani accused Coldplay of “borrowing” one of his songs for their hit “Viva La Vida”; now Cat Stevens claims that the song’s melody was taken from his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite.” Though it’s unclear whether or not Stevens will ... more info

Guardian Music — Here's the good news: a change is gonna come. Here's the bad news: you might not be around to see itI never knew you could have so much fun with insects. Honestly. Popular music has an unhealthy obsession with the things. As the A-list proves, from t... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) It's official: Oklahoma is now hip. Until recently the song most of us associated with the state was Merle Haggard's "Okie from Muskogee." Yesterday, Governor Brad Henry declared the 28th of April "Flaming Lips Day" punctuating his de... more info

Hypeful — It's official! Just a few hours ago Gov. Brad Henry signed an executive order naming the Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize??" as Oklahoma's official rock song and declaring today (April 28th) Flaming Lips Day! After the jump, check out the photos I gra... more info

A track by US band The Flaming Lips is set to become the official state rock song of Oklahoma despite opposition from politicians. more info

Cuchara Sonica — Jamás me desplazaría a Barcelona a ver a Coldplay. De todas formas de poco serviría, porque no quedan entradas. El problema es que ahora me entero de que sus teloneros serán los Flaming Lips. No importa que en mi mente la cosa debería ... more info

Stereogum — Iron & Wine's Around The Well is a double CD (and triple LP) compilation of rarities, etc., due out next month. It spans the earliest recordings from The Creek Drank the Cradle's era up to emThe Shepherd's Dog. The first disc is made up of unedited, ... more info

Gigwise — Despite opposition... more info

Rolling Stone — • Street Sweeper Social Club Posts Song • Scott Stapp Speaks Out on Creed Reunion • Flaming Lips Talk State Song, Madonna Cover • Rihanna Wants $1.4 Million in Jewels Returned • Dave Matthews, Wilco Spice Up Jazz Fest • Alice in Chains’... more info

BBC News - UK — A track by US band The Flaming Lips is set to become the official state rock song of Oklahoma despite opposition from politicians. more info