The Flaming Lips

Formed in Oklahoma City, OK in 1983, The Flaming Lips have since become one of the most iconic, influential, unpredictable, and vital forces in American alternative rock music. The band has garnered three GRAMMY® Awards, a Tony nomination, and an RIAA Gold-certified Record for Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Q Magazine named them one of the “50 Bands to See Before You Die.”

The band has made countless late night television appearances, appeared in a Super Bowl commercial, contributed to many film soundtracks, and collaborated with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Kacey Musgraves, Yoko Ono, The Chemical Brothers, and so many more. They have set countless records, broken records, and created spectacular interactive audio/visual events now regarded as legendary.

Frontman Wayne Coyne has been recognized for works of art that graced many LIPS album covers along with his traveling art exhibit “The King’s Mouth,” an audiovisual art installation that has been featured in many contemporary art museums around the US. Their latest LP, American Head, marks a return to a more melodic and song-oriented body of work and has critically been lauded as their best work in years placing on several Year End/Best Of lists around the world. Evan after a combination of 22 studio recordings, 16 singles, 11 compilations, 11 EP’s and 11 self-released experimental collaborative oddities released in various forms, quantities and unique mediums, The Flaming Lips remain in a creative apex that has no bounds. To that end, they have become an American Treasure and created a genre all to themselves.

The Perfect Fit for Rendezvous Fest

The bold, joyfully off-center creative spirit of The Flaming Lips is exactly why they are headlining this year's Rendezvous Music Festival. Their music, energy, and larger-than-life performances embody the festival’s mission: to unite people in a vibrant, unforgettable celebration at the foot of the Tetons—an immersive explosion of color, sound, and shared excitement as spring arrives in Jackson Hole.

Their connection to mountain culture runs deep. The Flaming Lips’ imaginative, cinematic sound feels tailor-made for the slopes, echoing the sensations riders chase on snow. Their expansive discography has scored countless ski and snowboard films, soundtracking everything from dreamy powder lines to high-octane freestyle segments. It’s music that amplifies freedom, flow, and elevation—the essence of life in Jackson Hole.

Whether blasting at après, echoing through a snowy village, or powering iconic ski films, The Flaming Lips don’t just accompany the mountain experience—they elevate it.

The Flaming Lips in "Short & Sweet"

Olympic gold medalist & professional snowboarder, Red Gerard conveyed the power of The Flaming Lip's music by featuring "The W.A.N.D." in his part. Watch his jaw-dropping segment with a soundtrack that's hard to beat.

Flaming Lips segment starts at 11:23

The Flaming Lips Live

Renowned for delivering one of the most captivating live shows in music, get a glimpse of their incredible stage presence in this video.

Tiny Desk: The Flaming Lips

Want to truly feel the heart of an artist’s music? There’s no better way than a Tiny Desk performance—especially one inside inflatable bubbles, a creative twist born during the COVID-19 era.

Rendezvous Music Festival

The culmination of the energy, anticipation, and vibrant performances showcased at Road to Rendezvous builds up to our biggest celebration of the year at Rendezvous Music Festival.

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