The Flaming Lips announce their first album in six years, The Teardrop Throbs, and release the lead single “God Will Control the Werewolves.” Billboard reports the single as a slow-burn track with clear Pink Floyd influences, setting the tone ahead of the album’s release on Jan. 22.
Multiple outlets also say the record arrives via Third Man Records. Rolling Stone adds that the announcement includes a U.S. and U.K. concert series tied to the album rollout. Stereogum similarly focuses on the album news and highlights the same track, framing it as an early listen for fans.
Across the coverage, the core facts align: the album title, its Jan. 22 release date, and that “God Will Control the Werewolves” is the first taste from the project issued through Third Man Records. Billboard and Rolling Stone further contextualize the material, with Billboard emphasizing musical influence and Rolling Stone emphasizing the live-event component.
