Hailing from Denver, Colorado, The Fray is one of the most promising alternative rock bands of the post-millennium era. They have a thoroughly modern alternative rock sound that has passion and impact, and yet is also somehow restrained and almost ethereal. They have often been compared to Coldplay and middle-period U2, which is not surprising given the big sound, semi-acoustic rock-jam ethic and scratchy, lethargic vocals. The Fray have, however, a unique sound of their own, one that retains the sensibilities of nineties' indie rock bands like Counting Crows but also aches with a post-modern consciousness and clean, orchestral tympani. Their seamless blend of classical piano overdubs, frail guitar distortions and congruous pulsing drums creates such a powerful and involving atmosphere that they are bound to captivate audiences of any size. If you want to see the closest thing to popular stadium rock this side of the 1980s, get yourself some tickets to see The Fray.

The Fray began in 2002 when Isaac Slade (lead vocals/piano) met up with old school buddy Joe King (guitar/vocals) in a local record shop and the two began writing songs together. They were soon joined by drummer Ben Wysocki and guitarist Dave Welsh, who had both played alongside Isaac Slade in previous bands.