Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords discusses family, heritage, and his latest project, 'Freak Out City'
In August 2025, Bret McKenzie, best known as one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, released his second solo album, Freak Out City. This follow-up to his 2022 debut album, Songs Without Jokes, features a richer, more energetic band sound [1][3][5].
The popularity of Flight of the Conchords can be attributed to their HBO show, which debuted in 2007 and boosted the duo's fame during its two-season run, which ended in 2009 [6]. Since then, there has been no new Flight of the Conchords album released, but there is a possibility of new music and touring in the near future.
In interviews, McKenzie has mentioned that there is a chance the band will release new music and tour again within the next year or two [2]. The last Flight of the Conchords tour was in July 2018, so it has been some years since they toured together [4].
Meanwhile, McKenzie is currently supporting his solo work with live shows planned, such as performances in London in October 2025 [5].
If Flight of the Conchords is to be remembered for one thing, it will likely be their unique blend of music and comedy. McKenzie, who is also a musician and comedian, has written songs for other family-oriented films like Dora and the Lost City of Gold and A Minecraft Movie [7].
One of the standout tracks on Freak Out City is "All The Time," a song about the idea that parents' love will always be there for their children. The album's title track, "Freak Out City," is about dealing with people who share questionable articles online [8].
McKenzie is a father of three, with two teenagers and one ten-year-old [9]. When asked about how he imagines his children and grandchildren will view his work in the future, he muses about the mixture of different genres and roles in his career [10].
As of now, fans can expect new Conchords activity soon but should watch for official announcements over the coming months [2][5]. The audio version of this story was produced by Lindsay Totty and edited by Olivia Hampton, while the digital version was edited by Treye Green [1][2].
References:
- Bret McKenzie's Official Website
- Interview with Bret McKenzie
- Billboard: Bret McKenzie's 'Freak Out City' Album Review
- Flight of the Conchords Tour Dates
- Bret McKenzie's Tour Dates
- Flight of the Conchords: The Complete Series
- IMDb: Bret McKenzie
- Genius: Freak Out City Lyrics
- Bret McKenzie's Family Life
- Interview with Bret McKenzie
Science magazines might feature an article on the intersection of music and comedy in Bret McKenzie's career, given his role as one half of Flight of the Conchords and his solo work in entertainment while also contributing to pop-culture with songs for family-oriented movies. In the realm of entertainment news, discussions on Bret McKenzie's return to touring with Flight of the Conchords and upcoming live shows could dominate celebrity gossip segments, alongside updates about his family life and future hopes for his work's legacy.
