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Foxy Shazamw/ The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Lobby BoxerThe ’58 @ Eastside Bowl; Nashville, TNMay 24, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. For around twenty years now (almost to the date, when their debut album, The Flamingo Trigger, arrived in June of 2005), Cincinnati’s Foxy Shazam have reigned as perhaps…

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Formed more than two decades ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, alt and glam rockers Foxy Shazam have long been one of the most interesting and boundary-pushing bands in rock. Initially born out of the hardcore and metal scene, the group’s debut album, 2005’s The Flamingo Trigger, was also their heaviest, becoming something of a cult…
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Bonnaroo is days away, and, though our pre-fest coverage might be winding down, we’re still busy with plenty of exciting local show coverage, as well as the regular flow of announcements, song and video releases, and more. Things might slow down for us a bit as we head to the farm, but be sure…
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Newly independent Cincinnati rockers Foxy Shazam will return to Nashville TONIGHT, June 5, for the first time in two years, in support of their surprise new album, Gonzo. Abandoning the glam rock, arena flare of recent releases, Gonzo showcases Foxy returning to a deconstructionist and no-frills sound, enhanced by the sensibilities of legendary producer Steve Albini. One of the most epic…
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Memorial Day has come and gone, and there’s officially one thing left on our minds for the next few weeks: Bonnaroo. As we count down the days until the nearby summer fest kicks off, we’ll be bringing you even more coverage in the form of Band of the Day features, most-anticipated lists, and more!…
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As we told you last month, Cincinnati rockers Foxy Shazam recently dropped a surprise fifth album, Gonzo, which they recorded in secret with legendary producer Steve Albini, and opted to release for FREE! A deconstructionist callback to the days before the group towards a more glam/arena-ready sound, it’s something of a straightforward, minimalist masterpiece, and one of…
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Cincinnati rockers Foxy Shazam have pulled a Beyonce and unveiled a surprise new album, Gonzo, which is available now to stream (check it out below) or download– and, get this, it’s totally FREE! Something of a deconstructionist reaction to the group’s more recent efforts, which have been increasingly more layered, polished, and stylized, Gonzo is comparatively minimalist and…