The Oxys’ premieres new video called “Idiot Box”. The track, available HERE, is from their upcoming studio album titled, Casting Pearls Before Swine, out September 19, 2025 on Cleopatra Records. Formats include vinyl LP/CD pre-order HERE and digital pre-order HERE.
“A scathing broadside against the hypnotic pull of screens, from the cathode ray glow of our past to the glass slabs in our pockets,” says frontman Phil Davis. “Every device becomes another pacifier, another distraction, numbing us to the raw, unfiltered reality outside the frame. Life, the song argues, is meant to be visceral—something you live in the flesh, not stream in the background.”
WATCH “IDIOT BOX” MUSIC VIDEO HERE:
Guitarist and band co-founder Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz says: “Ah yes, the perils of modern society. How many things or opportunities for interaction with others are missed because they are staring at their personal devices. I wrote the music and lyrics to the chorus. I passed it off to Phil at this point to finish the puzzle. This is actually my favorite way to write with Phil. Give him a half-painted picture and let him finish it. A true collaboration. Obviously, the term Idiot Box was coined decades ago, but it still rings true.”
The Oxys began back in 2021 when Ginchy (Dead Boys, Sylvain Sylvain and the Sylvains) and frontman Phil Davis managed to smash the monotony of pandemic life by channeling their collective energy into music and creativity. By December of 2022, they put out their first full length record, A Date With The Oxys (Dead Beat Records). Following much critical acclaim for their debut, they delivered Generation Irrelevant just 12-months later, again garnishing favorable worldwide press. With rhythm guitarist Genocide, bassist Michael Harpel and newest addition drummer Logan Flaherty, the band is ready to hit the road in 2025. Dates already confirmed are listed below and will be updated HERE.
The Oxys Live Show Itinerary:
Thursday, August 28th
at Hotel Vegas
in Austin, TX
Friday, August 29th
at Soundpony Lounge
in Tulsa, OK
Saturday, August 30th
at Punk Rock Flea Market/Tulsa Expo Square
in Tulsa, OK – DAY TIME
Saturday, August 30th
at Grand Royale
in Oklahoma City, OK — LATE SHOW
Sunday, August 31st
at Green Room
in Tyler, TX
Monday, September 1st
at Division Brewery
in Arlington, TX
Wednesday, October 1st
at Sk8bar
in Kansas City, MO
Thursday, October 2nd
at The Heavy Anchor
in St Louis, MO
Friday, October 3rd
at Reggies Music Joint with FEAR
in Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 4th
at Melody Inn – Punk Rock Night Awards with Zero Boys
in Indianapolis, IN
Sunday, October 5th
at Santos Bar
in New Orleans, LA
Thursday, October 16th
at The Paramount with The Hangmen
in Los Angeles, CA
Friday, October 17th
at Tiki Bar with The Hangmen and The Joneses
in Costa Mesa, CA
Sunday, October 19th
at Brick By Brick with The Hangmen
in San Diego, CA
Saturday, November 1st
at The 13th Floor
in Austin, TX
Casting Pearls Before Swine track listing:
Side A
1. Poison Apple
2. Mister Softee
3. Long Shadows
4. Idiot Box
5. Eaten Alive
Side B
6. Demons
7. Poison In The Heart
8. Not Gonna Die
9. Toe Tag Lovers
10. Drop of Blood
Album credits:
All songs by Kottwitz/Davis
Mixed and Produced by Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz
Mastered by Jack Control and Maor Appelbaum
Tracked by Matt Parmenter at Ice Cream Factory Studio, Austin, TX
Art: Alex Hagen
c&p 2025 It Only Gets Worse
The Oxys live line-up:
Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz – Lead Guitar
Phil Davis – Lead Vocals
Genocide – Rhythm Guitar
Michael Harpel – Bass
Logan Flaherty – Drums
The Oxys online:
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