Brooklyn Vegan — With it's cavalcade of guest appearances (Biz Markie, Nick Cave, Yoko Ono, etc.), The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends was arguably the most sought-after Record Store Day 2012 release. (I didn't even see it at any of the stores... more info

Impose Magazine — Acid ambassadors from Oklahoma, The Flaming Lips released a Thunder-themed version of their classic 'Race for the Prize' over Memorial Day Weekend. They dropped the philanthropic scientists from the song and, thanks to crowdsourcing Twitter, now prea... more info

Chorus.fm — *The Flaming Lips (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theflaminglips)* have recorded a song called "Thunder Up: Racing For The Prize!!!" for the Oklahoma City Thunder. You can listen to and download the song in the replies. The Thunder will begin their seri... more info

Guardian Music — For sunshine and good tunes in places further afield, here are the best summer festivals taking place across the ChannelBalaton SoundWhen 12-15 JulyWhere Zamárdi, HungaryWhat Electronic music on the shores of Lake BalatonWho Gossip, Carl Cox, David ... more info

Gigwise — Desperados beer giving away tickets to Nero, Justice, Flaming Lips event more info

ContactMusic — The Flaming Lips are hoping to smash Jay Zs record for the most live performances in a 24-hour period by embarking on an epic one-day mini-trek this summer 12 The rockers will stage eight live shows as they make their way from Memphis Tennessee to Ne... more info

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DrownedInSound — If you admire the Flaming Lips, but wish they came without the goofy ideas and execution, then this is for you. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — Micky Church's combination of exuberant synthed-up pop and Noo Yawk punk-funk fails to hit the targetHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Mickey Church (vocals, guitar), Henry Church (drums), JP Caballero (guitar), Andrew Naeve (keyboards, beats), Steve... more info

Chorus.fm — There's a video in the replies where Wayne Coyne of *The Flaming Lips (http://www.headyfwends.com)* describes the new blood-filled vinyl pressing of The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends. Only 10 of these records are being made and they include real-life... more info