King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard See Bandcamp Sales Surge After Spotify Protest
Melbourne, Australia – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are experiencing a notable boost in direct-too-fan sales after removing their music from spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s involvement with AI military software company Helsing. The prolific Australian band made their entire discography available on Bandcamp with a ”name your price” model, and have afterward dominated the platform’s best-selling albums chart, currently occupying the entire Top 25.
The move is part of a growing trend of artists distancing themselves from Spotify due to ethical concerns surrounding ek’s leadership. King Gizzard joins acts like Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, and Godspeed You! black Emperor, who have also pulled their music from the streaming service for similar reasons. This strategy highlights a potential alternative revenue stream for artists seeking greater control and ethical alignment in music distribution.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are preparing to embark on a tour next month featuring a mix of orchestral performances supporting their latest album, Phantom Island, and high-energy “rave sets.” The tour kicks off on halloween night (October 31st) in Manchester, UK, with stops planned in London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and other European cities before concluding in December in Melbourne, Australia.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 2025 Tour Dates:
10/31 – Manchester, United Kingdom @ Aviva Studios ^
11/01 – London, United Kingdom @ Electric Brixton ^
11/02 – London, United Kingdom @ Electric Brixton ^
11/04 – London, United Kingdom @ Royal Albert Hall
11/05 – Paris, France @ La Seine Musicale
11/06 – Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013 Poppodium ^
11/07 – Den Bosch, Netherlands @ MAINSTAGE
11/09 – Gdańsk, Poland @ Inside Seaside Festival
11/10 – Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle ^
11/11 – prague, Czech Republic @ SaSaZu ^
11/12 – Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer ^
11/14 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Poolen ^
11/15 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Gothenburg Film Studios ^
12/02 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
12/03 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
12/05 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theater #
12/07 – brisbane, AU @ Fortitude Music Hall #
12/09 – Brisbane, AU @ The Princess Theatre
12/12 – Melbourne, AU @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl %
12/13 – Melbourne, AU @ Sidney myer Music Bowl &
= Orchestral show
^ = Rave set
= Rock show w/ party Dozen
% = orchestral show w/ Folk Bitch Trio
& = Rock show w/ Barkaa
