Black Tie Dynasty and

Following the lead of new wave/post-punk revivalists such as Editors and the Bravery, Black Tie Dynasty formed in Fort Worth, TX, and feature Cory Watson (vocals, guitar), Eddie Thomas (drums), Blake McWhorter (bass), and Brian McCorquodale (keyboard, vocals). Signing on with Idol Records, the band released a debut EP, This Stays Between Us (March 2005), and the Movements LP (April 2006). Black Tie Dynasty's résumé includes supporting slots with Spoon, VHS or Beta, and Guided by Voices. ~ Kenyon Hopkin