The Flaming Lips is an American experimental rock band from Oklahoma City, known for their psychedelic sound, strange sense of humor, and grandiose concerts that are more like art performances. They play a mix of psychedelia, alternative rock, electronica, and pop melodies, often turning their music into a surreal journey. Frontman Wayne Coyne is an eccentric artist who might walk out in a giant inflatable bubble, shower the audience with confetti, or create a small universe on stage. The band became famous for albums such as The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, which are considered classics of psychedelic rock from the late 90s and 2000s. Over the course of their career, they have won several Grammy awards, collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Yoko Ono, Tame Impala, and many others, participated in films and art projects, and even created their own experimental media formats (such as an album that must be listened to on four players simultaneously).