Meeting through a series of happy accidents, Black Tie Dynasty has evolved from the ashes of past lives as their agreed upon objectives become clearer and more ambitious. They manage to balance substance and style, producing a cohesive whole smartly dressed for public consumption.

Eddie Thomas and Blake McWhorter, on drums and bass respectively, provide the rhythm section with its heart and nuance. Recalling the great interplay between Stephen Morris and Peter Hook of Joy Division, they work as one well-oiled machine grafting harmonic figures onto Cory Watson's subtle chorus and delay guitar work. Watson's vocals show signs of a multitude of influences and style, sounding like a fusion of the young David Gahan and Ian McCulloch. Seething with sensual tension, he sings like a man possessed of dark secrets and the overwhelming need to unburden himself in narrative reconstructions of the visions that populate his sleep. On synths/keyboards Brian McQuorcodale gives the songs some of their most memorable riffs, stretching emotion evenly throughout every piece.

Their standout performances are borne out of a shared desire to make their fans get up and move to their hypnotic rhythms. They want to arrest your attention with their atmospheric sound and presence and crave a deliberate reaction to their creative styling.

By Jason Manriquez, Sample Press

2005:
Signed with Idol Records
Played SxSW and CMJ festivals
Handpicked by iTunes for SxSW Apple Tunes iTunes campaign
DOMA Nominated Best Male Vocalist - Cory Watson
DOMA Nominated Best New Act - Black Tie Dynasty
FWWMA Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year - Cory Watson
FWWMA Nominated Album of the Year - This Stays Between Us
FWWMA Nominated Song of the Year - "Crime Scene"

Information from the band's site

Musicians

• Cory Watson: lead vocals, vocals
• Eddie Thomas: drums
• Blake McWhorter: bass
• Brian McQuorcodale: keyboards

Influences

The Smiths, The Cure, Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, Bjork, Psychedelic Furs, Cocteau Twins, Air, Morrissey, R.E.M., The Jesus and Mary Chain, Human League, Pet Shop Boys, Television Personalities, Japan, The English Beat, The Clash, The Sound, Sigur Ros, Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure, Duran Duran, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, The Pixies

Albums

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