The Hollow Frays

The Hollow Frays are led by singer‑songwriter and guitarist <a href="spotify:artist:22lXwD7Z8ejZJIH2l5lrOi" data-name="James Canty">James Canty</a> who began writing and recording under this name in Melbourne Naarm, Australia in 1998 . These early recordings remained unreleased until he revisited and re‑mastered them, beginning in 2021 with <a href="spotify:album:4SJlDDBnmCj0wqtMg4vTJe" data-name="Epitaph">Epitaph</a>, the lead single from the debut album <a href="spotify:album:7wfkdgkOLl6mbizFRcGU0L" data-name="Afraid to Follow">Afraid to Follow</a>.

Today, Canty is based in Dunedin Ōtepoti, New Zealand Aotearoa, where he continues to draw on the region’s landscapes and introspective indie‑rock spirit. The Hollow Frays&#39; sound blends reflective lyricism with indie‑rock and alternative‑rock instrumentation, characterized by thoughtful guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and Canty’s distinctive vocal delivery.

Recent releases include the archival track <a href="spotify:track:1vS9iuK7Iv6nWRxDxwED5o" data-name="Revealing Moment">Revealing Moment</a>, originally recorded in 2006 and released in August  2025 from the forthcoming album &#34;Frayed Threads.&#34;

Over the past four years The Hollow Frays have steadily built an audience both locally and internationally, with a catalog that spans introspective anthems and more upbeat, riff‑driven songs. Canty’s work under this moniker represents both a personal archival journey and an evolving creative voice within New Zealand Aotearoa&#39;s vibrant indie‑rock scene.

email: thehollowfrays&#64;gmail.com