• The Flaming Lips Reunite With Yoko Ono For Cover Of John Lennon's "Merry Xmas (War Is Over)" [LISTEN]

    A few weeks ago, The Flaming Lips released their 14th studio album 'With a Little Help from My Fwends,' a full-length tribute to the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' and today, Nov. 20, the psych-rockers have shared another tribute: a cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Christmas classic "Merry Xmas (War is Over)," which you can check out below. As can be expected from Wayne Coyne and his crew, the track is a psychedelic reinterpretation of Lennon and Ono's original, replacing the acoustic guitars with synthesizers, and even features Ono herself on backing vocals.

  • Wayne Coyne Explains His Friendship With Miley Cyrus: "She's A Bigger Freak Than I Am"

    Wayne Coyne and Miley Cyrus have become good friends over the past year. Their shenanigans are documented all over Instagram, and they've collaborated on short films, performances, and new music. Most recently, Cyrus worked with Coyne and his band The Flaming Lips on their latest album With A Little Help From My Fwends, where they cover The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

  • Wayne Coyne Dishes On Kesha's Relationship With Dr. Luke, Says Lip$ha Collaborator Needs Freedom To Produce Herself

    A previously reported, Kesha has filed a lawsuit claiming that Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) was sexually, physically and emotionally abusive toward her during their 10-year partnership. Dr. Luke, in turn, filed a defamation suit claiming that the accusations are false and that Kesha and her mother Pebe are making these claims in an attempt to extort Gottwald into releasing the singer from her exclusive recording contract. In an interview with Radio.com, promoting the upcoming Flaming Lips album, With A Little Help From My Fwends, frontman Wayne Coyne defended Kesha and gave his take on her relationship with Dr. Luke.

  • Flaming Lips Guitarist Defends Miley Cyrus: 'She's A Total Pro'

    Miley Cyrus and Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne have become good buddies in recent months. They even have matching tattoos. But apparently he isn't the only member of the band who is a fan of the Bangerz singer. Guitarist Steven Drozd says that even though the band has received some criticism for associating with the popstar, he thinks the band has been around long enough to do whatever they want.

  • 6 Great Alt-Rock Musicians Who Can't Sing: Wayne Coyne, J Mascis, and more

    One of the greatest things about punk and alternative music is its embrace of imperfection. Even though most alt-rock singers couldn't pass the first round of American Idol, their voices are often uniquely powerful and captivating. However, these six singers have voices that are too rough even for some alt-rock fans.

  • 6 Famous Musicians Accused of Racism: Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and more

    In an email sent to Pitchfork yesterday, drummer Kliph Scurlock explained why he was fired from the Flaming Lips, blaming singer Wayne Coyne and accusing him of racism. In our increasingly progressive society, accusations of racism are thrown around quite often, and as this story shows, even great musicians are subject to it. Here are six other great artists who have been accused of racism.
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