The Fray
The Fray Bio
This Fall, The Fray will re-emerge with a US headline tour and their first collection of new music in a decade. The Fray Is Back, named after a joyful declaration shouted out by a fan at a recent live show, marks the start of a new chapter with vocalist/guitarist and primary songwriter Joe King taking over lead vocal duties alongside longtime guitarist Dave Welsh and drummer Ben Wysocki. When the Colorado-bred band first burst onto the scene in the early aughts, The Fray introduced the world to a profoundly life-affirming form of alt-rock: timeless but inventive, arena-sized in scope but firmly rooted in raw emotion. Over the coming years, their soul-searching songwriting and high-powered sound led to earning four Grammy Award nominations, scoring a multitude of Billboard top 10 hits, and amassing a passionately devoted worldwide fanbase. Their single “How To Save A Life” spent a staggering 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the “unofficial theme song” for Grey’s Anatomy. Rolling Stone praised their “stick-in-your-head hooks and eloquent narratives,” while the LA Times called their music “melodically rich.” The Fray’s debut album How To Save A Life (2005) is certified 4x platinum in the US and has been declared one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time.
Verygently Bio
verygently is the collective force of three established Nashville singer-songwriters—Drew Erwin, Joey Hendricks, and Tristan Bushman—who came together in early 2024. Their debut EP and tours with Augustana and The Band Camino quickly drew attention for their high-energy live shows and songs that blend wit and vulnerability, weaving heartache with the undeniable charm of three best friends onstage together.
With their first EP, DUMBA$$ MODE, verygently flips the script on traditional singer-songwriter fare, proving that heartbreak doesn’t have to feel heavy. Tracks like “SIR, THIS IS A WENDY’S” offer up melancholy with a smirk, while the indie-rock anthem “GET OVER YOU” delivers infectious three-part harmonies born from true musical chemistry.
Their forthcoming EP, FAME!, produced by Noah Gundersen, marks a confident evolution for the band. Combining Bushman’s moody storytelling, Erwin’s soaring melodies, and Hendricks’ ‘70s-infused songwriting, the record feels both fresh and nostalgic. Highlights include:
“LITERALLY JUST A GIRL” – a meme-inspired lo-fi gem that pairs playful introspection with breezy instrumentation;
“EMILY” – a dreamy indie-pop ballad layered with soft, ethereal vocals and bittersweet longing;
“REALLY COOL DREAM” – an upbeat, reflective track that floats between lightheartedness and daydreamy depth.
Recorded to analog tape at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, FAME! solidifies verygently as a band whose collaborative collective artistry is greater than the sum of its parts—setting the stage for an exciting future.
Ahead of the EP’s April 25th release, verygently has been steadily building momentum, gaining a growing base of monthly listeners and buzz across streaming platforms. The band has secured placements on Apple Music’s New in Alternative and INDIY, Tidal’s Rising, and SoundCloud’s New Rock Now: The Dive—proving they’re not just a side project, but a creative force all their own.