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Apocalypse Love Due Out October 14
Oct 04, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Black Lips have shared a video for their new single “Lost Angel.” It is the latest release from their upcoming album, Apocalypse Love, which will be out on October 14. More
Plus Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, Graham Coxon, Jehnny Beth, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 08, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. The last three weeks we could only come up with a Top 8, instead of our customary Top 10, but this week’s choices were surprisingly much stronger once we did some deeper digging. More
Sing in a World That’s Falling Apart Due Out January 24, 2020 via Fire/Vice
Nov 07, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Black Lips have announced a new album, Sing in a World That’s Falling Apart on Vice/Fire, and shared a new song from it, “Gentleman.” More
Band’s North American Tour with Black Lips Starts Tonight
Nov 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Denmark’s Iceage released a new album, Beyondless, back in May via Matador. Now they have shared a brand new song, “Balm of Gilead.” It’s being shared in honor of their North American tour with Black Lips, which starts tonight in Vancouver and continues through the month. More
Plus The Afghan Whigs, Blondie, Black Lips, Fazerdaze, and Amanda Palmer & Edward Ka-Spel
May 05, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Here we highlight nine albums due out today that we feel are most worth hearing. We have also included Amazon links for each album. If you click through those links and buy the album (or anything else on Amazon once you’ve clicked through) then Amazon rewards us with a sales percentage. More
Satan's graffiti or God's art? Due Out May 5 via Vice Records
Mar 22, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Black Lips have announced a new album, the intriguingly titled Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?, and shared its first single, “Can’t Hold On.” The album was produced by Sean Lennon and is due out May 5 via Vice Records. Below is “Can’t Hold On,” followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art. More
"An anarchy style punk song."
Nov 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Black Lips have recorded and shared a new song in response to Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency last night. It’s entitled “Deaf Dumb and Blind” and the band describe it as “an anarchy style punk song.” More
West Coast Dates This October
Jun 24, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Ariel Pink and Black Lips are teaming up for a co-headlining tour this October. The dates will be on the West Coast. Ariel Pink is still promoting pom pom, which came out late last year via 4AD. Black Lips’ last album was Underneath the Rainbow, which came out last March. More
Weezer, Mystic Braves, and More
Mar 31, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend was Burgerama in Orange County, California. We sent photographer Micah Wright in to cover the action. More
Feb 23, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Saturday was the first day of Air+Style, a festival founded by Shaun White aimed at bringing together the worlds of snowboarding and music. More
Featuring Black Lips, Rich Aucoin, and Tinariwen
Nov 19, 2014
By Cody Ray Shafer
GoPro, known for small, hi-def, personal cameras, has just released a documentary filmed at this year’s SXSW in Austin, Texas. It’s called “Sounds of SXSW,” and offers a unique perspective on the Texas based music festival. More
New Album Underneath the Rainbow Out March 18
Dec 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On March 18 The Black Lips will release their newest full-length album, Underneath the Rainbow. More
Dec 12, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 18 Black Lips will release their new album Underneath the Rainbow. More
Includes Cover of Lollipope Shope's "You Must Be A Witch"
Oct 19, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Recently returning from their daring, cross-cultural tour through the Middle East supporting their latest album Arabia Mountain, The Black Lips have released a new live album through Jack White Third Man label. More
Also Playing Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Cyprus
Sep 19, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
As previously reported, Atlanta punk foursome The Black Lips have brazenly decided to brave the potlicial and civil unrest of the Middle East for a special tour behind their most recent LP Arabia Mountain. More
Include Stops in Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan
Jun 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
The Middle East may not be the most hospitable place in the world, but that hardly stopping punk quartet The Black Lips from spending two whole weeks touring the desert landscape in support of their most recent album, the coincidently titled Arabia Mountain. More
Featuring Leo Fitzpatrick and Janell Shirtcliff
Nov 15, 2011
By Laura Studarus
The new Black Lips video for “Raw Meat” (a cut from recently released album Arabia Mountain) features a few familiar faces and a lot of cops acting badly. We have the clip. More
Sep 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Things get weird in Black Lips’ NSFW video for Arabia Mountain cut, “Family Tree.” We have the clip. More
Take a Flight With the Band
Jul 15, 2011
By Laura Studarus
he Black Lips go for a flight in the cheesy/cool new video for Arabia Mountain cut, “New Direction.” We have the video. More
Videos from Studio Session for Seattle Radio Station
Jun 29, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
The Black Lips have released videos of them performing “Family Tree,” “Modern Art,” “Go Out and Get It!,” and “Dumpster Dive” live at Seattle station KEXP’s studio. More
Jun 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Garage rocking, Mark Ronson pals Black Lips recently took on Daytrotter. More
Full Run Kicks Off June 9
May 17, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Black Lips is bent on rocking the U.S. from coast to coast. We have the new tour dates. More
Apr 05, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Today The Black Lips released a video for “Modern Art.” We have the trippy clip. More
Mar 03, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
The Black Lips jet-setted to the Bahamas in their latest video. We have the video, plus album details. More
Jan 24, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Garage rockers turned Mark Ronson cohorts (see: upcoming album) The Black Lips are hitting the road this February. More
WAVVES, The Thermals, The Black Lips, No Age, Kurt Vile, Har Mar Superstar, and More
Aug 04, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Six years in, the festival now has a single designated location and a lineup with oomph. FYF 2009 will take place in the Los Angeles Historic State Park on September 5th, and tickets are already on sale. Lineup includes: Lightning Bolt, Black Lips, Tim and Eric (comedy duo from Adult Swim), Fucked Up, Glass Candy, WAVVES, Times New Viking, No Age, Crystal Antlers, Cold Cave, The Thermals, Japanther, Kurt Vile, Darker My Love. and others. More
Reviews
Mar 17, 2014
By Charlie Duerr
Whether hailed as the godfathers of a new generation of rock ‘n’ roll rebels (you know, because of the peeing, nudity, fighting, drugs, and general chaos) or dismissed as talentless fuckups (you know, because these songs ain’t rocket science), Black Lips have never lacked in their ability to draw a second look during their long, head-scratchingly successful career. More