The band formed in early 2005 and have played a number of gigs in and around their home city of Lincoln. Their first 6 months saw the self-financed recording and release of their debut album, whilst the following months have seen the band obtaining radio airplay by Zane Lowe on Radio 1.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire included The Rays on "The Mix" show, whilst online stations have started to download and play our tracks. Interest has been shown by Sony Records and the band recently turned down a deal with Confidential Records.

In 2006 The Rays are planning to gig hard throughout the UK. and back this up with a new set of recordings. A video shoot is planned for February 10"' to accompany the new tracks.