News Bits: Flaming Lips Prep Joint Kesha Album, Depeche Mode Pick Rad Openers + More

Finally, a full-length collabo between the Flaming Lips and Kesha! [NME]

Bat For Lashes and Crystal Castles will hit the road with the Mode. [Pitchfork]

Stream M83's 'Oblivion' soundtrack and hopefully forget how much Tom Cruise weirds you out. [Stereogum]

Well, at least Courtney Love still has some contact with her daughter. [Contact Music]

Billy Joel may tour again -- hopefully not with Depeche Mode. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

Chris Brown is praying for the Biebs, and when he talks, God listens. [Death + Taxes]

Indio's City Council has approved the Coachella fest through 2030 -- just in time for Palma Violets' reunion tour. [Los Angeles Times]