New music video from Holy Fool

Based between the Isle Of Skye and the city of London, Holy Fool is an exciting new project led by the talents of artist Lorne MacFadyen. With a sound that blends garage rock, alternative country and 70s Americana, Holy Fool crafts a unique sonic experience grounded in melancholic songwriting and dark humour. The project, which first came to life in June last year, has quickly caught the attention of listeners and tastemakers alike for its uniquely honest approach to music.

Lorne’s creative vision is brought to life with the help of his regular collaborator and producer Joshua Woolf and an ensemble of revered London musicians, including James Larter and Fells Guilherme of Fat White Family. Together, they create a sound that’s layered and deeply authentic, embodying the spirit of folk-tinged Scottish rock n’ roll music.

Holy Fool made an immediate impact with the debut single, “Winter Coat,” which not only became BBC Radio Scotland’s Single Of The Week but also received airplay on BBC Radio 2. This promising start was followed by the sophomore track “Queen of The Dead,” further confirming Holy Fool’s status as a must-watch act in the music scene. Their live debut in London at the George Tavern was soon followed by a Scottish headline show at Glasgow’s iconic King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in September 2023. As Holy Fool continues to gain momentum, anticipation builds for their upcoming sold-out show alongside fellow Skye natives Niteworks at The Garage this November.

Returning in February this year with the single “Ache,” which earned the project more radio support, Holy Fool now reveal more of their shifting musical output with the brand new single titled “On A Sunday.” Offering the first taste of their upcoming debut record, set to drop next year, the new single sees Holy Fool lean into an upbeat, summer-ready grunge sound.

Opened by airy vocalisations and the lively strum of guitars, the rattle of drums adds an instant energy and the arrangement builds with the wail of lead guitar notes and Lorne’s commanding vocal leads. Taking cues from iconic 90s rock with subtle hints of shimmering Britpop, “On A Sunday” delivers an energetic and infectious dose of Holy Fool’s highly original and engaging sound.

Rising with the crash of cymbals, the chorus serves up an anthemic sound that’s at once nostalgic and cutting edge with Holy Fool filtering their influences from the past through their own modern sonic lens. Once again offering a spectacular showcase of their unique sound via a compelling new single and with more shows and a debut album lined up for the future, Holy Fool are sure to keep winning over fans across the UK and beyond on their exciting musical adventure.

Listen to On A Sunday below