Band Departure

In a January 2026 interview, Steven Drozd elaborated on his previously confirmed departure from the Flaming Lips after 33 years, citing a late-2024 personal crisis and disagreements with frontman Wayne Coyne that ended hopes of remaining as a studio member.

December 21, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Following Steven Drozd's confirmation of his exit from the Flaming Lips, longtime drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirksey issued a statement defending the band's creative direction under frontman Wayne Coyne and teasing upcoming music he called the best in ages.