Artists similar to
The Flaming Lips
In short
The artists most similar to The Flaming Lips are Radiohead, Beck, Pixies, Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, from the same alternative rock, neo-psychedelia and psychedelic pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Flaming Lips?
The artists most similar to The Flaming Lips are Radiohead, Beck, Pixies, Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, from the same alternative rock, neo-psychedelia and psychedelic pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Flaming Lips?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Modest Mouse, The Strokes, The Shins, Death Cab for Cutie and Sonic Youth have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Flaming Lips" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Flaming Lips?
The Flaming Lips is usually associated with alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, psychedelic pop and experimental rock (group · US · active since 1983), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.