Rolling Stone — The Flaming Lips announce an opening slates of shows preparation for their upcoming double-disc new album Embryonic. Plus Snow Patrol reveal both headlining gigs and when they’ll serve as U2’s opening act and the inaugural Epicenter ‘09 festiva... more info

3hive — Somewhere in Pennsylvania, some guy makes trippy records with some of his friends. I do have a few more details about this guy. They won't do you much good though. His name is Tobacco and he lives in or around Pittsburgh. Maybe. He sings through a vo... more info

Live Daily — The Flaming Lips [ tickets ] have set up a few road dates in August ahead of the expected release this fall of the band's new double album, "Embryonic." The psychedelic rock veterans will hit 10 cities on the two-week trek, kicking off the outing ... more info

NME — Digital release will feature new tracks and B-sides more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - For nearly 20 years, THE FLAMING LIPS has remained one of the world's most influential experimental creative forces in rock music. Their new releases have been welcomed with anticipation and embraced by critics and their loyal, ever-grow... more info

BBC News - UK — Flaming Lips singer Wayne Coyne discusses tricky twelfth album and pre-release nerves more info

Stereogum — The classic Brazilian Tropicália crew started popping up at festivals and Flaming Lips shows and Webster Halls in 2006. Now they've signed to Anti- to release Haih, their first proper collection in more than three decades. It's out 9/8. Get the de... more info

411 Mania — Latest on upcoming double album... more info

AngryApe — The LP will be a two-disc set more info

Rolling Stone — Brazilian psychedelia pioneers Os Mutantes have inked a new record deal with Anti-, Pitchfork reports, and will release Haih — their first album in 35 years — on September 8th. The Tropicalia legends made their U.S. live debut in 2006, sharing th... more info