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Mint
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
King Gizzard are contemporary music's premier shape-shifters
To call King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard a rock band is like describing the Marvel Cinematic Universe as just a film franchise. While that's technically true, they're also so much more—this generation's answer to Phish and the Grateful Dead; a band so prolific that Pitchfork once called them 'a vinyl pressing plant in human form"; contemporary music's most mind-bending musical shape-shifters; and the architects of a thriving DIY economy based on free culture ideals. Wild-eyed and perpetually restless, the Australian experimental rock sextet delight in chaos and subversion. And, perhaps, in watching hapless music critics try to encapsulate their massive oeuvre without having a full-on breakdown. Maybe I should just start from the beginning. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard—we'll call them Gizz for short—started out in 2010 as a psychedelic garage-rock band, firmly in the tradition of Ty Segall and Down Under contemporaries Thee Oh Sees. But things quickly got weirder. And then weirder still. Over the course of the next decade-and-a-half, the band would travel far and wide from their garage-rock roots, experimenting with krautrock, dream-pop, heavy metal, modular-synth prog, acid-friend spoken word, and too many other genres to name. Let me run you through just a four-album run to give you a sense of the whiplash their discography can induce. The Beatles-meets-Brubeck jazz-fusion of Quarters! leads somehow into the acoustic, bossa-nova inflected freak-folk of Paper Mâché Dream Balloon. Follow-up Nonagon Infinity—their breakthrough record—returns to scuzzy, lo-fi garage-rock before Flying Microtonal Banana takes a hard-left turn into Middle-East inspired microtonal riffs and a blasting chorus of Turkish horns. That one band could play such wildly different types of music—and do it well—is already amazing. The fact that all four albums came out within a single two-year period simply boggles the mind. Which brings me to the other problem one faces when trying to explain Gizz to the unfamiliar—the sheer volume of their output. Since their first full-length in 2022, the band have put out 27 studio albums, not counting the innumerable EPs, remix albums, live albums, and official bootlegs. They've managed to put out five studio albums within a calendar year not just once, but twice. The band's hulking discography can make them seem intimidating or a novelty act to newcomers. But for the band's hardcore fans—who call themselves The Weird Swarm and follow the band around on tours like GenZ deadheads—this commitment to exploring every creative idea, giving space and energy to every contrarian flight of musical fantasy, is what makes them so uniquely special. It does raise one question though—how long can they keep it up? How long before fatigue or the seductive inertia of commercial success saps them of their ability to constantly subvert and surprise? Judging by Phantom Island—their latest full length, released last month—they're in no danger of running out of steam just yet. The 10 songs on this album were originally written and recorded during the sessions for last year's Flight b741, an album full of crunchy roots rock riffs, rollicking boogie grooves and dark, paranoid lyrics about depression, suicide and the end of the world. When they returned to these songs to finish them a little while later, the band felt that they sounded a little unfinished. So they sent the songs to LA Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Chad Kelly—whom they'd recently met and befriended—and asked him for an orchestral glow-up. Kelly wrote new arrangements for the songs, and put together a 24-member orchestra to dub over the original recordings. The end result is an album that combines country-fried choogle and Philadelphia soul with lush orchestrations of strings, woodwinds and horns. Think a weirder, freakier Electric Light Orchestra, or a less bombastic Chicago. The opening title track begins with jazzy, AOR-adjacent layers of piano, violin and horns, before accelerating into a full-blown freakout in the final third. Deadstick is an irresistibly catchy chunk of Southern boogie-rock fortified by blasts of grandiloquent horns. Panpsych opens with solo flute and guitar in frisky interplay, before finding it's—rich, cosmic, eminently danceable—groove. Standout cut Spacesick channels David Bowie in both its cinematic arrangements of strings and crescendoing horns, and lyrical conceit (its protagonist is an astronaut looking down at the Earth from his spaceship). At its best, the band's blend of soul-ified psychedelia, 1970s rock and orchestral flourishes elevates these tracks to euphoric, earworm-worthy highs. But the fact that these songs weren't originally written for orchestral accompaniment means that sometimes the combination falls flat, as on the meandering, overstuffed Silent Spirit, or Eternal Return, which sounds like it's being pulled in two opposite directions. Elsewhere, like on the otherwise beautiful baroque pop of Lonely Cosmos, the strings seem almost superfluous, only really making their presence felt in the intro and outro without engaging with the song substantially. But even when things don't quite click, the results are interesting and ambitious enough to be worthwhile. Phantom Island may not be as visionary or ground-breaking as some of the other records in their catalogue, but it's still a whole lot of fun. It also makes me want to see what the band can achieve if they properly collaborate with an orchestra, bringing them in at the compositional stage rather than at the last minute. Knowing them, though, the next record will be another left-field turn. Will they venture into noise-punk territory next? Or maybe even rap? I have no idea. But I do know that whatever they get up to, I'll be tuning in. If only to see whether they can keep getting away with it. Bhanuj Kappal is a Mumbai-based writer.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Celebrated His 56th Birthday Jamming Out to Phish
Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA could have gone anywhere in the world to celebrate his 56th birthday. But the musical polymath decided that the best place to be was a Phish show at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday night (July 5). The hip-hop legend even got a shout-out from Phish drummer Jon Fishman during the band's epic half-hour cover of one of their favorites, the Talking Heads' 1980 track 'Crosseyed and Painless,' when, around the 4:15 mark, Fishman yelled, 'Happy Birthday Rizz!' Lead singer/guitarist Trey Anastasio then got in on the action, weaving in a bit of the 'Happy Birthday' song before shouting 'Wu-Tang Forever.' More from Billboard Raekwon Announces New Album 'The Emperor's New Clothes' Featuring Ghostface Killah, Nas & More Lewis Capaldi Donates 734,000 Hours of Free Therapy to Those in Need: 'This Is My Way of Giving Back' Believe It Or Not, Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose Had Never Met Before Final Black Sabbath Show: 'An Utter Gentleman' RZA also got some additional love backstage, where he hung out with the band and got his hands on one of Anastasio's custom Paul Languedoc guitars. In a series of pics, the rapper and director grabs a hold of the instrument and then appears to give it a few strums before holding it up like a sword while posing with the whole band. In the photo post of the special summit, the band had some fun, quoting the Wu-Tang's '7th Chamber Pt. II' in the caption, which read: 'Ruler Zig-Zag-Zig Allah jam is fatalQuick to stick my Wu-Tang Jedi guitar right through your navel. Happy birthday Bobby Diggs!#WuTang4ever,' replacing the original lyric's sword with a more rocking six-string reference. RZA reposted the Phish-y images on his Insta feed, along with some other highlights from his b-day celebration, including a snap of a giant sheet cake emblazoned with the Wu-Tang logo. The Wu-Tang's Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber farewell run will hit Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night (July 8), while Phish's summer tour rolls on Wednesday night (July 9) with a show in Columbus, OH at the Schottenstein Center. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much do tickets cost to see Phish in summer 2025?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The only predictable thing about seeing Phish live is that each and every show will be totally unpredictable. After reviewing the jam band's set lists from their first seven concert on their ongoing summer 2025 tour, we found that they opened with a a new song at every gig. At one show, it was 'Moma Dance.' The next night, they kicked things off with 'Free.' After that, 'Runaway Jim,' 'AC/DC Bag, Crowd Control,' 'Punch You In The Eye' got things underway. Most recently, their concert began with 'Wolfman's Brother.' Advertisement Pretty exciting stuff for an act that's been together for over 40 years. 'It's not like anything you've ever seen because it's never happened before,' NY-based comedian and proud Phan Max Fine told the New York Post. 'Every show is special and unique because they don't plan for it. You get to be whoever you want at a Phish show.' If you'd like to see the innovative rockers live, tickets are available for all of Phish's upcoming shows including their pair at Queens' Forest Hills Stadium on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 as well as their trio at Saratoga Springs' Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. Advertisement At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one of their New York-based shows was $62.61 including fees on Vivid Seats. All other shows — excluding multi-day or festival passes — start anywhere from $66 to $305 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Phish's remaining summer 2025 tour dates below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Phish concert ticket prices 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below. Phish tour dates Ticket prices start at July 4 at the Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, CO $124.77 (including fees) July 5 at the Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, CO $100 (including fees) July 9 at the Value City Arena in Columbus, OH $89 (including fees) July 11-13 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC Three-day passes $430 (including fees) July 11 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC $130 (including fees) July 12 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC $142 (including fees) July 13 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC $111 (including fees) July 15-16 at the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, PA Two-day passes $418.36 (including fees) July 15 at the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, PA $202.16 (including fees) July 16 at the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, PA $209.81 (including fees) July 18-20 at the United Center in Chicago, IL Three-day passes $355 (including fees) July 18 at the United Center in Chicago, IL $66 (including fees) July 19 at the United Center in Chicago, IL $92 (including fees) July 20 at the United Center in Chicago, IL $86 (including fees) July 22-23 at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY Two-day passes $408 (including fees) July 22 at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY $164 (including fees) July 23 at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY $168 (including fees) July 25-27 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY Three-day passes $270.28 (including fees) July 25 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY $62.61 (including fees) July 26 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY $82.42 (including fees) July 27 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY $83.69 (including fees) Sept. 11-14 at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY Four-day passes $379.67 (including fees) Sept. 12 at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY Single-day passes $262.50 (including fees) Sept. 13-14 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL Two-day passes $289 (including fees) Sept. 13 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL Single-day passes $125 (including fees) Sept. 14 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL Single-day passes $96 (including fees) Sept. 16-17 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA Two-day passes $241.76 (including fees) Sept. 16 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA Single-day passes $89.62 (including fees) Sept. 17 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA Single-day passes $87.34 (including fees) Sept. 19-21 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA Three-day passes $573 (including fees) Sept. 19 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA Single-day passes $211 (including fees) Sept. 20 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA Single-day passes $305 (including fees) Sept. 21 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA Single-day passes $216 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Bourbon and Beyond 2025 The most exciting festival of the year is going down in Louisville. Set to take place at the Highland Festival Grounds from Sept. 11-14, many of the biggest names in music are dropping in for the four-day festival. In addition to the artists mentioned above, Ringo Starr, Nathaniel Rateliff, Third Eye Blind, Pixies and Khruangbin will also be on hand at the extravaganza. If this sounds like the can't-miss long weekend of the year for you, single and multi-day Bourbon and Beyond passes can be scooped up here. Phish set list Part of the fun of seeing Phish live is the surprises the band has in store for fans. Still, it can't hurt to take a peek at what has made the cut at each and every show. Advertisement For a closer look, here's the complete history of what Phish has played live — dating all the way back to 1983 — courtesy of Set List FM. Phish new music On July 12, 2024, Phish released their 16th studio album 'Evolve.' Over 12 tracks, the Vermont natives surprise, which is par for the course for them. No two songs are alike here (as one might expect); their only connection is the cosmically in-sync ensemble. Personally, we were most taken with the slinky, bass-y, mysterious 'Hey Stranger,' upbeat toe-tapper 'A Wave Of Hope' and slow burn 'Monsters.' Advertisement Be sure to try the restrained Beatles-esque 'Valdese,' too. It's impossible not to crack a smile while listening to the soon-to-be classic and would-be setlist staple if it wasn't for how all-over-the-map the band is. Want to check out the sonically adventurous record right now? You can find 'Evolve' here. Huge jam bands on tour in 2025 While Phish might be the most iconic and possibly unpredictable jam band there is, many other artists who promise 'no two set lists are the same' will also be on the road this year and next. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live in 2025. Advertisement • Dave Matthews Band • Goose • String Cheese Incident • moe. Advertisement • Widespread Panic Who else is out and about this year? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Here's how to buy Dolly Parton tickets for 'Dolly: Live in Vegas'
"Jolene" and "9 to 5" are country music classics, and now is your chance to hear them live. Dolly Parton is returning to Las Vegas for a short, but surely memorable run of shows. The country music legend will host six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in December 2025. It's Dolly's first extended run of shows in 32 years. "Dolly: Live in Vegas" will hit the stage for the first time on Thursday, December 4 and the last show will be on Saturday, December 13. All shows will begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now. Here's how to buy Dolly Parton tickets for her shows in Las Vegas: How to buy Dolly Parton tickets in Las Vegas "Dolly: Live in Vegas" hits the stage for the first time at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace on Thursday, December 4. Tickets start at $336 on StubHub. But, if you want to be up close and personal with the Queen of country music, tickets closest to the stage start at $1,007. Buy "Dolly: Live in Vegas" tickets MORE CONCERTS: Bryan Adams is back on tour in North America: Here's how to buy tickets to see him live Dolly Parton Las Vegas shows schedule Buy "Dolly: Live in Vegas" tickets MORE TICKETS: 90s jam band Phish is heading out on a summer tour. Here's how to buy tickets:
Axios
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Things to do in Austin June 27-29
Here's what's on deck this weekend. Friday 🎸 Jam out to Phish at the Moody Center on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:30pm. 🍿 Catch screenings from local filmmakers at AFS Cinema during the Austin Asian American Film Festival. Saturday 🎉 Head to Bastrop for the city's Big Bang Festival, featuring a pet parade at 8am and full day of games at Fisherman's Park. Free. 🎶 Enjoy free music at H-E-B South Congress' monthly concert series at 11am, featuring Austin-based singer Kelley Mickwee. Sunday
