Flying Lotus: Last News

Flying Lotus’ new sci-fi horror movie Ash has received some mixed reviews from critics, with many appreciating its visual style but finding the narrative lacking.Directed by the producer, DJ and rapper, Ash follows Riya Ortiz (Ambulance and 3 Body Problem star Eiza González), who wakes up on a distant planet’s space station to find her crew brutally murdered, and no memory of how it happened. She investigates, meeting a man named Brion (Aaron Paul), setting off a terrifying chain of events.It’s already received mixed feedback from critics.

Flying Lotus has shared a surprise new EP called ‘Spirit Box’ – you can listen to it in full below.The eight-track collection marks the producer, DJ and rapper’s first solo and non-soundtrack project since in over five years, following his sixth studio album ‘Flamagra’ (2019).An official statement about the EP reads: “‘Spirit Box’ arriving near Halloween is no coincidence – it’s a time where everyone gets the chance to transform into something different, something surprising, maybe even something scary.”It is said that Flying Lotus looked to “the supernatural, the underrated and the mystical” as inspiration for this release.FlyLo – real name Steven D. Bingley-Ellison – had teased ‘Spirit Box’ with the surprise single ‘Ingo Swann’ earlier this month after sharing the track ‘Garmonbozia’ over the summer.The project is completed by the songs ‘Ajhussi’, ‘Let Me Cook’ (feat. Dawn Richard) and ‘The Lost Girls’ (feat.

Flying Lotus has confirmed that he produced two iPhone ringtones for Apple – find out more below.The LA producer, DJ and co-founder of pioneering record label Brainfeeder – born Steven D. Bingley-Ellison – took to social media to confirm his involvement in making the two ringtones ‘Daybreak’ and ‘Chalet’ after Apple dissected the ringtones in a recent episode of its ‘The Sound of Apple’ show.Flying Lotus wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming that the ringtones have been available for longer than people have realised: “Apple leaked it so I can say it. I wrote some ringtones that have been in [your] iPhone since iOS13.

All Points East has confirmed more opening acts for Loyle Carner‘s show at the 2024 festival – find all the details below.Carner is due to top the bill at London’s Victoria Park on Saturday August 17. A host of special guests had already been announced, including Nas, Ezra Collective, Sainté and Joe James.Today (April 26) organisers have added another wave of artists, with soloist and former OutKast member André 3000 leading the list.

The headliners for this year's Adult Swim Festival on the Green have been announced. Top billing will be claimed by Eric André and Flying Lotus, alongside sets from SNL's Sarah Sherman, Ginger Root, DeathbyRomy, Hemlocke Springs, and DJ Akira Akira.

AFROPUNK is returning to Brooklyn this summer, but at a new venue and with a new theme. The two-day festival is ditching its old stomping grounds in Commodore Barry Park for the Greenpoint Terminal Market, where they’ll introduce their new theme, “CIRCUS OF SOUL – transforming the riverside blacktop into a carnivalesque exhibition that spotlights all aspects of Black creativity, soundtracked by music that speaks to the heart of the Black experience.” This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, with Jazmine Sullivan and Flying Lotus taking the two headlining spots.

Flying Lotus has confirmed the cast for his new sci-fi thriller Ash, which will feature Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tessa Thompson in leading roles.The new film from the electronic producer – real name Steven Ellison – was announced back in January and follows his 2017 directorial debut Kuso. It’s based on an original screenplay from Jonni Remmler.

Flying Lotus has dropped off pair of new songs, ‘You Don’t Know’ and ‘The Room’ – listen to both below.The tracks – both of which feature Los Angeles–based soul singer Devin Tracy – are the producer’s first new releases since scoring Netflix anime series Yasuke last year.The series, which was created and directed by LeSean Thomas and Studio MAPPA, stars LaKeith Stanfield as the show’s titular character and sees Flying Lotus take on the role of composing the original score.FlyLo called it a ‘dream project”, and he consulted on the story, working alongside renowned anime creators MAPPA Studios as an executive producer on the project. His creativity in this role was driven by “an opportunity to communicate from a unique and necessary perspective”.You can check out ‘You Don’t Know’ and ‘The Room’ below:FlyLo’s last album was 2019’s ‘Flamagra’, which NME‘s Thomas Hobbs called “a piece of art that’s bursting with ideas that impressively complement one another” in a five star review.Earlier this year, Flying Lotus shared details of his forthcoming second feature film Ash, which will contain elements of both sci-fi and horror.The film is the follow up to Flying Lotus’ 2017 theatrical debut Kuso.

Flying Lotus has shared details of his forthcoming second feature film Ash, which will contain elements of both sci-fi and horror.The film, announced yesterday (January 26), is the follow up to Flying Lotus’ 2017 theatrical debut Kuso. The musician – real name Steven Ellison – will serve as the film’s director, and will also provide an original score.Ellison will work with production companies XYZ Films and GFC Films on the film – with the former also providing financing for its production.

Moses Boyd, FKA Twigs, Arlo Parks and Flying Lotus were among the big winners at the AIM Independent Music Awards.