THE FLAMING LIPS KNOW THEIR MUSHROOMS
Some collaborations just make too much sense. This is one of them: independent filmmaker Ron Mann has locked up The Flaming Lips to score his documentary film, Know Your Mushrooms, an exploration of the fungi and its dedicated followers. To listen to one of the tracks, “Anything You Say Now I Believe,” head over to the Lips’ MySpace page. Here’s a spoiler: It’s trippy as hell.
MCCREADY GOES TO WASHINGTON (STATE)
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has asked Washington state lawmakers to pass a bill granting those who suffer from Crohn’s and other gastrointestinal diseases permission to use private businesses’ bathrooms in the event of an emergency. The longtime rocker admitted he had to let one go during a solo once, which, while no laughing matter, is pretty remarkable. Say what you will about the man’s music, but McCready is after a pretty noble cause.
THE PHALLOCENTRIC PARADE MARCHES ON
Never fear – for those of you who missed Of Montreal’s whacked-out, psychedelic performance at the 9:30 Club this past October, the band has announced new tour dates. Included in Kevin Barnes and Company’s cross-continent trek is a stop at Baltimore’s Sonar on April 14, which is good news for people who like good live music. We know we do.
