Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Eric Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, and bass player Daisy. After forming the band immediately recorded The Flamingo Trigger independently, then committed to an extensive national touring regimen. Shortly there after Foxy signed with Ferret Records and recorded their second album, Introducing Foxy Shazam, which was produced by Casey Bates (Chiodos, Portugal. The Man) and released on January 22, 2008. The following year, they recorded their first major label record with a multi-platinum record producer, John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records (a subsidiary of Warner Bros.) and released their self-titled major label debut in 2010.
The band name originated from a slang phrase used by students at Eric Sean Nally's high school, where Foxy Shazam meant "cool shoes". On February 7, 2010, their single Unstoppable was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.
In 2008, the band was named one of the 100 bands you need to know by Alternative Press. They toured with bands such as The Strokes, Bad Rabbits, and The Young Veins. In 2010, the band was placed on Spin's list of ten bands you need to know. Since then, they've appeared on TV programs such as the Daily Habit. Also in 2010, vocalist Eric Nally helped write songs for Meat Loaf's album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear.
Foxy Shazam's first album, The Flamingo Trigger, is seen as a post-hardcore album, with some slight classical influences. The band more resembled peers such as Chiodos and The Fall of Troy. With their second release, Introducing, the band incorporated more genres into their sound, and even made ballads, though still with some post-hardcore influence.
