Fools & Sages just released their new single “Sever the Ties”, and this is the second time they’ve landed here and yeah, they’re starting to stick. This track hits harder than expected. Right from the start, there’s a real push in the energy. Guitars come in loud, drums are tight, and everything moves with purpose. It doesn’t hold back much.
The vocals are a big part of it. There’s power there, but also character. It’s not just about hitting notes, it’s the way they’re delivered, a bit raw in places, a bit controlled in others. It fits the whole idea of the song of letting go, pushing back, not staying quiet.
The production of this track is clean but still heavy. That balance isn’t easy. You can hear everything clearly, the bass, the guitars, the layers behind it, and nothing gets lost. It all sits together in a way that makes the track full without turning messy.
There’s also something really memorable about the melodies. They stick pretty quickly, especially when the chorus comes around. It’s the kind of track that was made to be shouted back.
The atmosphere leans into that mix of emotion and aggression. Not over the top, just enough to carry the weight of it. We really liked this one. It’s energetic, well put together, and the band is getting more confident with their sound. This one stays with you a bit.
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This is Fools & Sages
Emerging from the heart of Derbyshire, Fools & Sages channel the soul of ‘70s rock through the lens of modern hard rock, crafting a sound that’s both timeless and fiercely original. Fronted by Connor Botherway-Hill & Grace Leah, Fools & Sages deliver bold guitar lines, powerful vocals, and poetic storytelling that serves to show that they’re not just a band, they’re a statement. Vintage flair & contemporary grit.
Their debut single, Bittersweet, delivered a haunting meditation on love and longing. Built on ambient textures and soaring vocals, the track explores emotional unrest with intensity and grace, creating an ethereal yet grounded sound. Paired with a self-directed cinematic music video, Bittersweet landed as a bold statement, described as an “unforgettable introduction”.
Fools & Sages’ second single, Always, captures the emotional surge of self-discovery- honest, expansive, charged with intent, and evoking that open‑road feeling of freedom. Now, with new material on the horizon, they’re leaning into a heavier sound while holding onto the cinematic core that defines them.
Fools & Sages just released their latest single All That Could Have Been, taking the scene by storm as they lean into their heavier sound. All That Could Have Been is a raw and vulnerable track exploring the distance between who we are and the reflection we see in the mirror. This release captures the weight of identity, self-acceptance, and the versions of ourselves we leave behind. The single has received high praise, being described as a “fierce” and “powerful” song, that embodies “huge guitars” and a “soaring vocal” that “blows you away”.
With Ascend With Me, the band leans further still into their heavier sound without losing the cinematic core that defines them as they build towards their debut album.
This is music for the dreamers, the screamers, the riff‑lovers, and anyone who still believes that rock isn’t dead- it’s just getting louder. THIS is Fools & Sages.
