The good people at Pitchfork have been all abuzz today announcing the addition of Oklahoma freakout rockers Flaming Lips to their music festival happening at Chicago’s Union Square July 17th through the 19th.

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Jesus Lizard is the unsung evil step twin, musically speaking, of The Pixies; wrapping devilishly rich poetry loaded with acerbic wit and grim post-modern fairy tales around a taut, sinewy and often sparse rock arrangements. They will share the opening night bill for the Chicago music fest with other 90’s alternative faves Tortoise, Built To Spill and Yo La Tengo.

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