MUSIC / MERCH
To see full range of merch including limited edition artwork, visit our bandcamp.
HOME SAFE - single
The new single from Wise Woman April '24
THREAD - EP
The debut EP from Wise Woman Nov '22
ABOUT
"YOU GUYS ABSOLUTELY ROCK" - BBC Radio 3
"STARTLING AND SHIMMERING" - Folk Wales
Power-folk four-piece Wise Woman mix lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power to tell the stories of hidden women. Formed in the darkness of a pandemic winter, the group’s “intoxicating” (Folk & Tumble) blend of folk, jazz, blues and musical theatre sounds have been heard far and wide; from guesting on Radio 3 to Glasgow's Celtic Connections, to opening for Radio 2 Folk Award winners The Young 'Uns in 2023.
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Paying homage to the individual music careers of the band (collaborations range from Arctic Monkeys to Mediaeval Baebes to leading roles in the West End), Wise Woman’s signature vocal harmonies and sensuous cello lines arrive with startling variety. One moment as warm and rich as a fireside bara brith, the next, a dazzling war cry of Boudicca-scale rage, their intricate songs transport audiences on a theatrical journey through forgotten worlds and everyday treasures.
Their 2022 debut EP release, Thread, was hailed as "a most exciting discovery of 2022," by Tom Robinson's Fresh on the Net blog.
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Following a successful Crowdfunding campaign (thanks, folks!) the band released their new single, Home Safe, in April 2024. Built out of the necessary phrase they've used a thousand times and laden with "ridiculously perfect harmonies" (BBC Leeds), the single brings new percussive sounds and build on Wise Woman's signature layered harmonies. The single release was accompanied by the band's first UK Tour in Spring 2024.
Wise Woman are Anna Pool, Charlotte Vaughan, Lydia Bell & Maddie Cutter.
"HIGHLY AUSPICIOUS... INTOXICATING" - Folk & Tumble
RECENT JOY
Tales of recent Wise Happenings
Wiseys, this year has been brilliant for us. In the wake of our splendid Spring tour promoting our new single Home Safe, we set out into the summer with new audiences on the horizon. A welcoming and warm reception at the vibrant Secret Garden Party festival was a fantastic start, but then, o Wiseys, then came Folk East Festival. Just to be back amongst the sun-drenched grounds of Glemham Hall, under the gaze of the Jackalope, surrounded by mysterious and magical curiosities, artwork and musical offerings, was exciting enough. And then, the promise of playing the Moot Hall on the Sunday set our hearts JANGLING. We were extremely thrilled to be joined by the Queen of Bass herself, Charlie Pyne, and the sparkling drum legend that is Katie Patterson. With beefed up double bass arrangements raring to go, the Moot Hall beckoned!
After warming up backstage, a quick ride in the jeep was required to get across to the Moot Hall. The Joy that followed is hard to
describe. The wonderful audience of Folk East simply blew us away with their reception.
The packed out tent journeyed with us through forgotten lands, on protest marches and to drag story time at the Library, finally giving a standing ovation which we won't forget in a hurry. After selling out of CDs and scrabbling around for sharpies, we managed to share some meaningful looks. Did that really just happen?
The messages we have been receiving ever since have been overwhelming. We cannot thank you enough for your support, it truly is fuelling us towards new heights and even bigger dreams. Stick around for more Wise Happenings - join the mailing list below and don't forget to give us a share on social media if you can. We want to share our stories far and wide.
Thank you so much to John and Becky for having us at Folk East, a truly magical festival full of wonder. Thank you again to you, the audience, for sharing in our stories and spreading the Wise Word.
Lots of love and Stay Wise,
Wise Woman x
Anna, Lydia, Charl, (Charlie and Katie)
P.S. we had to make this glorious collage of all your amazing comments. Keep them coming!
