They’re back, alt/rock band The Fray announced their first collection of new music in a decade, The Fray Is Back, set for release on September 27.
The EP marks the start of a new era for the 4-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum, Colorado-bred band, with vocalist/guitarist and primary songwriter Joe King taking over lead vocal duties alongside longtime guitarist Dave Welsh and drummer Ben Wysocki.
Named after a joyful declaration shouted out by a fan at a recent live show, The Fray Is Back echoes their newly revitalized creative energy and growth since their 2005 4x platinum debut album How To Save A Life, declared one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time. The Fray Is Back is the band’s first multi-song release since their 2014 album Helios.
With the announcement, The Fray have released their lead single “Time Well Wasted,” which finds the band wistfully reminiscing on the past while embracing the promise of the future.
Not only did The Fray announce new music, they’re also embarking on a U.S. tour, kicking off in Washington DC on September 27 before stops in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Nashville and more.
- September 27 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
- September 28 – Bensalem, PA – Parx Casino
- September 30 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
- October 1 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
- October 3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
- October 4 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theater
- October 7 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
- October 9 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
- October 10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
- October 12 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
- October 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand Room at The Complex
- October 17 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
- October 18 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
- October 20 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville