About Us

Melding Franco-Anglo-American influences, The Shazzams have concocted a remedy for backbeat nostalgia. Justin Houser leads with songwriting, vocals and guitar, summoning blues, garage, country and punk that veers into psychedelia. Lyrically, Houser presents a sideshow of pugilists, animals, and literary monsters.

Unleashed from the mandolin, guitarist Raphael Dumas seized the Fender Jaguar and prowls through the songs, as debonair Stephen Harrison delivers a thumping, sturdy bass line, and the fierce, polyrhythmic drumming of Jeremy Lainé wraps up the dynamic sound of The Shazzams.

After releasing their debut album ‘Fighting Trousers’, The Shazzams have been playing non-stop around France, Germany, Belgium, and the Uk for the past 3 years. Currently they are putting the finishing touches on their 2nd album and continue to play their kinetic, high energy rock n roll shows throughout Europe on any given day.

“…original compositions backed up with undisputed determination by this tight-knit quartet that spotlights the acoustic and electric guitar, double bass and edgy, authentic, storytelling vocals.”

Rock&Folk Magazine

“…des compositions originales défendues avec une détermination convaincante par ce quatuor soudé qui met à l’honneur la guitare acoustique et électrique, la contrebasse et un chant anglophone habité.”