Main content

The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne on creative influences, making the music they want and being 'snubbed' by Prince.

Colin talks to the unique and brilliant Wayne Coyne about The Flaming Lips from its punk rock beginnings to the eclectic live shows. Wayne describes the making of Soft Bulletin and why he has always heeded advice from Pete Townshend to make records over touring. Plus how influence came from The Wizard of Oz and The Beatles.

Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday, 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Sounds app.

Release date:

Available now

54 minutes

Podcast