King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard drop ‘Grow Wings and Fly’ video ahead of Phantom Island release

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are back with a new track and video for ‘Grow Wings and Fly’, the latest preview of their upcoming album Phantom Island, which drops 13th June via their own p(doom) Records.

The video, directed by Hayden Somerville, features Ambrose Kenny-Smith in a surreal, underwater setting that’s both eerie and beautiful.

The song itself, like much of Phantom Island, is a fresh direction for the band. It combines the band’s trademark sound with lush, symphonic elements, adding a new depth to their music.

The band’s already shared the title track – ‘Deadsick’ – with ‘Grow Wings and Fly’ continuing to show the range of their upcoming release.

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This album marks a shift from the action-packed energy of their last album, Flight b741, with Phantom Island focusing on more reflective, emotional experiences and the personal growth of its characters.

As Stu Mackenzie puts it, the album is about “connecting with people” rather than just “freaking them out”.

In addition to the album release, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are gearing up for an ambitious EU and UK tour. The shows will alternate between rave sets and orchestral performances, with the latter featuring a full 29-piece orchestra in select cities.

Tour Dates:

May/June 2025
18-20 May – Lisbon, Coliseu do Recreios
23-25 May – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol
29-31 May – Vilnius, Lukiškės Prison
4-6 June – Athens, Lycabettus Theatre
8-10 June – Plovdiv, Ancient Theatre

October/November 2025
31 Oct – Manchester, Aviva Studios (rave set)
1 Nov – London, Electric Brixton (rave set)
2 Nov – London, Electric Brixton (rave set)
4 Nov – London, Royal Albert Hall (with Covent Garden Sinfonia)
5 Nov – Paris, La Seine Musicale (with L’Orchestre Lamoureux)
6 Nov – Tilburg, 013 (rave set)
7 Nov – Den Bosch, Mainstage (with Sinfonia Rotterdam)
9 Nov – Gdansk, Inside Seaside Festival (with The Baltic Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra)
10 Nov – Berlin, Columbiahalle (rave set)
11 Nov – Prague, SaSaZu (rave set)
12 Nov – Vienna, Gasometer (rave set)
14 Nov – Copenhagen, Poolen (rave set)
15 Nov – Gothenburg, Gothenburg Film Studios (rave set)

With Phantom Island, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard prove once again that they can push musical boundaries, delivering something fresh while still staying true to their genre-defying roots.

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