Modest Mouse Unveils New Music Festival with The Flaming Lips, Built to Spill, Sleater-Kinney, and More!
Modest Mouse Announces Inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival
In an electrifying announcement that has sent waves of excitement through the indie music community, Modest Mouse has unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, set to take place on September 13th and 14th at the idyllic Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington. This two-day music extravaganza promises to be a transcendent experience, with Modest Mouse headlining each night, featuring their enigmatic frontman, Isaac Brock, at the helm.
Joining the lineup are some of the most beloved names in indie rock, including Built to Spill, Sleater-Kinney, and the avant-garde pop masterminds, The Flaming Lips. Fans of the latter can especially look forward to an unforgettable performance where the band will play their landmark 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in its entirety during their Sunday set—a rare gem that will surely entice both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.
The festival is the latest venture from a band that never stops pushing boundaries. Just this month, Modest Mouse teased a more unusual project: a five-day cruise festival titled Ice Cream Floats aboard the Norwegian Pearl, planned for 2026. Clearly, the group is intent on keeping their creative juices flowing while bringing fresh experiences to their devoted following.
As part of their ongoing collaboration with The Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse recently embarked on a co-headlining tour that stretches across the globe, touching down in Europe, the UK, Canada, and the US through September. Their intensive touring schedule comes on the heels of last year’s reissue celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, Good News for People Who Love Bad News.
In the spirit of musical nostalgia, listeners can revisit their latest offerings, including a review of their 2021 album, The Golden Casket, or explore groundbreaking sounds from the 1990s that helped shape the indie landscape, like their own The Lonesome Crowded West, which ranks among Pitchfork’s 150 Best Albums of the 1990s.
With a vibrant lineup and a diverse array of artists, the Psychic Salamander Festival promises a weekend of unforgettable performances, eclectic vibes, and a celebration of the indie music scene at its finest. Mark your calendars and prepare for a mystical journey as Modest Mouse gears up to weave the threads of their sonic universe at this landmark event.
Festival Lineup:
- Modest Mouse
- Built to Spill
- Sleater-Kinney
- The Flaming Lips
- Courtney Barnett
- Friko
- Mattress
- Sun Atoms
- The Vaudevillian
- Yo La Tengo
Tickets for the Psychic Salamander Festival are now available—heads up, grab them while you can, as this is one event you won’t want to miss!
