The challenge of balancing commercial accessibility with authentic artistic expression is a dilemma dating back to the first time a piece of art was purchased by an admirer. For Fort Worth, Texas-based alt rockers, RANSOM, achieving this balance happens organically and effortlessly.
Combining grandiose, anthemic choruses, larger-than-life guitar chords, and a bombastic assault on the drums, this trio creates a treasure chest that overflows with radio-ready gold. Led by front man, Ransom Rhodes’ familiar yet distinct vocals and charismatic stage performance, it’s only a matter of time before the music industry and the rest of the world discover this power trio.
The three members of RANSOM find inspiration in life, love, music, a strong commitment to each other, and a shared passion for success. It seems that they’re right around the corner from achieving their goals, as in only a very short amount of time, RANSOM has already recorded at Hensen Studios in Hollywood and headlined the Dallas Music Festival. Always prolific creators, the trio is constantly writing and recording, and has just recently released their debut album, “All For You.”
Don’t be surprised if you hear the name “RANSOM” over the airwaves in the near future. This remarkably refined, hard-rocking unit is set to explode.
From the Fort Worth Weekly
The Show
Ransom
By Anthony Mariani
Ransom is a recently formed Fort Worth-based rock group whose songs are perfect examples of yin and yang the often tender lyrics, sung by frontman and band namesake Ransom Rhodes in his equally tender and young-sounding voice, are set in some pretty aggressive and in-your-face yet melodious music. The way the contempo-punk attitude and arena rock-ish musicianship orbit each other in perfect harmony is radio-ready gold. We guess you can just add Ransom to the growing list of North Texas-based alt-rock outfits that should be getting airplay on The Edge but just dont have huge Rolodexes of industry players and, as a result, arent.
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Hey homie. What happened? Tonight was the first show I was able to make it to and you guys bailed!! Who knows when I'll be able to come agian (and you know it's all about me...). Anyways, the bartender there said that someone in the band was in the hospital? So, I hope everything is okay. Peace out. ;0)
HI there! I saw your show at mayfest and you signed my CD! I was sad to learn angel wasnt on your cd. I have your first 3 song demo cd, but it is getting worn. Do you have it on any other cd by chance? Thanks and keep up the great job!!
Great music! Thanks for having me as a friend. I shoot indi horror movies in Oklahoma. We love finding great bands for our movies. We just wrapped the STITCHER. Maybe we can work together next time! If you have time, go check out my movie company and let's stay in touch! Darla www.nextmonkey.com
