Foxy Shazam

Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam performing in Sydney, 2011.
Background information
Origin	Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Genres	Experimental rock Post-hardcore Soul Progressive rock
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Sire/Warner Bros. Records
Associated acts	Look Afraid, V-MOB, Train of Thought, Cadaver Dogs
Website	www.foxyshazam.com
Members
Eric Sean Nally Rachel Loren Daniel Turner Daisy Caplan Schuyler Vaughn White Aaron McVeigh Alex Nauth

Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band is composed of lead vocalist Eric Sean Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, and bass player Daisy. Later, trumpeter and back-up vocalist Alex Nauth joined, and Aaron McVeigh became the band's permanent drummer. After forming, the band immediately recorded The Flamingo Trigger independently, then committed to an extensive national touring regimen. Shortly thereafter, Foxy signed with Ferret Records and recorded its second album, Introducing, which was produced by Casey Bates (Chiodos, Portugal. The Man).^[1][2] and released on January 22, 2008. The following year, the band recorded its first major label record with multi-platinum record producer John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records (a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records) and released its self-titled major label debut in 2010. The band's fourth studio album, The Church of Rock and Roll, is slated for release in January 2012.

The band name originated from a slang phrase used by students at vocalist Eric Sean Nally's high school, where "foxy shazam" meant 'cool' (e.g. "Those shoes are the foxy shazam!").^[3]

Biography

In 2008, the band was named one of the "100 Bands You Need to Know" by J. Stalin, writing for Alternative Press. It toured with bands such as the Strokes, the Fall of Troy, Hole, Portugal. The Man, the Dear Hunter, Tera Melos, Free Energy, Bad Rabbits, and the Young Veins. In 2010, the band was named on the Spin (magazine) list of "Ten bands you need to know".^{[citation needed]} Also in 2010, vocalist Eric Sean Nally helped write songs for Meat Loaf's album Hang Cool, Teddy Bear.

Foxy Shazam previously toured with Hole and played the Lollapalooza festival. It been appeared in more magazines supporting its latest release, such as [[Alternative Press] and Spin. The band played a 3-song set on Fuel.tv's The Daily Habit Show.^[4][5][6] The band recently performed a 5-song set on shockhound.com ^[7] It also recently performed an acoustic three-song set for Spin magazine, one of which was a brand-new song titled "I'm in Love with a Boy."^[8] The band performed a full set, with interview. on Chicago's JBTV in July 2010.^[9] The band also performed a live and exclusive version of "Oh, Lord" for music discovery app Shazam.

In 2010, Foxy Shazam was a spotlight band on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.^[10]

On February 7, 2010, the band's single "Unstoppable" was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.^[3] It was featured in the video game NHL 11 and also on the Cartoon Network's second live-action show Tower Prep, as a theme song. It was also in a trailer of the movie Your Highness.

On October 6, 2011, "I Like It" was released for free on their Facebook page. Their new album, The Church of Rock and Roll, is due to be released on January 24, 2012.^[11] The album will have a darker sound than previous records and will contain 11 songs. The band plan to tour with The Darkness, before embarking on their own headlining tour to support the album.^[12]

Music style and influences

A quotation from lead singer Eric Sean Nally about the band's influence: "When I listen to a Foxy Shazam record I think of Evel Knievel; Bruce Springsteen; my childhood; Van Morrison; my old friends from high school I don't talk to anymore; Elton John; the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and beyond; Iggy Pop; and my first kiss."^[3]

Eric Sean Nally said that an album that influenced him was Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill.^{[citation needed]} Many media outlets compare the band to Queen and Meat Loaf because of its use of theatrics and over-the-top lyrics. The magazine Alternative Press compared the band to bands like Queen, My Chemical Romance, and The Darkness, while also believing that the band has a very unique sound that should best be seen live.^[13]

Members

Current members

• Eric Sean Nally - vocals
• Loren Daniel Turner - guitars
• Daisy Caplan - bass
• Schuyler Vaughn White - keyboards
• Alex Nauth- horns/backing vocals
• Aaron McVeigh - drums

Former Members

• Joseph Allen Halberstadt - drums
• Elijah Rust - drums
• Jamison Pack - drums
• Teddy Aitkins - drums
• John Sims - drums
• Skylyn Ohlenkamp - bass
• Trevor Erb - bass (tour fill-in)
• Ryan Hogle - guitar (tour fill-in)
• Baron Walker - bass, keyboards (tour fill-in)

Discography

Albums

• The Flamingo Trigger (2005)
• Introducing (2008)
• Foxy Shazam (2010) U.S. #151
• The Church of Rock and Roll (2012)

References

1. ^ "Album Review". Drowned in Sound. http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2746798. 
2. ^ "Album Review". Paper Thin Walls. http://www.paperthinwalls.com/singlefile/item?id=1288. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} "Interview on November 27, 2007". Absolute Punk. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=282785. 
4. ^ "Daily Habit Session Wanna Be Angel". Fuel.tv. http://www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit/videos/foxy-shazam-wanna-be-angel/. 
5. ^ "Daily Habit Session Unstoppable". Fuel.tv. http://www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit/videos/foxy-shazam-unstoppable/. 
6. ^ "Daily Habit Session With An Axe". Fuel.tv. http://www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit/videos/foxy-shazam-only-way-to-my-heart/. 
7. ^ "Shockhound Sessions". Shockhound.com. http://www.shockhound.com/features/1212-foxy-shazam--unstoppable?cm_re=Homepage-_-Panels-_-FoxyShazamShockSession. 
8. ^ "Spin Session". spin.com. http://www.spin.com/articles/watch-foxy-shazam-unplug-spin. 
9. ^ "JBTV Session". http://www.jbtvonline.com/episodes/foxy-shazam-motion-city-soundtrack-my-chemical-romance. 
10. ^ "Vans Warped Tour 2011". http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands. 
11. ^ "Under The Gun Review". http://underthegunreview.net/2011/11/02/foxy-shazam-announce-album-release-date/. 
12. ^ "ABQJournal Online". http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/10/14/entertainment/foxy-shazam-frontman-ready-to-go-dark-with-new-album.html. 
13. ^ Alternative Press, issue #264, pp.58-59.

External links

• Official website