The band's iconic name was created "last minute". Mackenzie wanted to name the band "Gizzard Gizzard" while another band member wanted Jim Morrison's nickname "Lizard King". They eventually compromised with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

‘Kepler-22b’ is a blissed out, kaleidoscopic new song that samples Barney McAll’s ‘Yemaya One’, a track from the Australian jazz pianist and composer’s 2005 album ‘Mother of Dreams and Secrets’.

“I actually found Barney’s record at a store in New York,” the band’s Cook Craig commented in a statement.

“I hadn’t heard any of his stuff before, but remember putting it on and being blown away straight up. I remember thinking damn this is literally a sampler’s dream.

“It took me a while before I actually realised he was from Melbourne too. I guess it’s funny like that, sometimes you gotta travel halfway around the world to discover an inspiring piece of music made by someone who probably lives on the same block as you.”

For the video “Sean and I wanted to have a mix of different animation styles,” McLaren explains.

“The initial aesthetic inspiration was taken from classic abstract painted jazz album covers, then fused with a cruise ship aesthetic that came to us once Ambrose [Kenny-Smith, of King Gizzard] sent some reference footage through of the band in longing around in Hawaiian shirts.”

Comments:

Alex Suarez

this band just does not disappoint, that bass-line was silkyyyy

Ali Rafiei

Mad respect to anyone who made the music video. I can’t imagine how much time it took them to make this.

Bandstand

You’re creative output is such a well oiled machine at this point. fuck

Michael Izzard

Discovering this band has been a joy

1984therocker

This album is becoming Omnium Soup! Such a great blend of genres so far. Love it.

Julia Hill

this is one of the most technically diverse and proficient music videos this band has ever had the pleasure of having. Insane.

sude

There's no way these guys could do a bad job, this song is great as always

Brett Sproul

Hi yes. I'll take 1 large dripping tap/magenta mountain combo for me and a medium Kepler-22b meal for my friend. Thanks.

Probably your neighbor or something

I've been waiting for this song spastically. I'm so excited. I don't even care if it doesn't meet my expectations I just always love hearing a new gizz!!

QueefBurglar69

This song gave me chills. Haven’t felt that way about a song in a while!

Shinji Ikari

Cookie absolutely killing that bassline. So smooth...much like the man himself ????

Comrade Question

Absolutely love the bass part on this one!

Bob Dobbs

Can't get enough of this band! Luckily they have a ton of great tunes!

Bob's Yer Uncle

Been on a massive King Gizzard binge for weeks now and this drops. Fucking nice! Legends ✌

Shalom Absalom

I love this 80’s vibe they’re using for the video like they did in O.N.E

Basil

The jazzy wibe hits my soul, the bass makes me shiver. This is beautiful.