Hailing from Chicago,
the White Tie Affair make melodic, '80s-influenced pop/rock that also features a heavy dance-oriented sound informed as much by contemporary artists like
Fall Out Boy and
Justin Timberlake as the iconic
Duran Duran and
Loverboy. Featuring the combined talents of
Chris Wallace (lead vocals),
Sean-P (guitar, programming),
Ryan Hollywood (keyboards, guitar), and
Tim McLaughlin (drums),
the White Tie Affair released their debut album,
Walk This Way, on Slightly Dangerous/Epic Records in 2008. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide