Sage Partner With Pinknoise for "Cold Blooded"

July 18, 2026

SAGE are an East Coast rock band hailing from the extremely fertile musical grounds of New Jersey. Founded in 2023, the band consists of accomplished musicians — vocalist Mike Rafter, vocalist and guitarist James Benedetto, guitarist Chris Coletti, and drummer Nick Perrone. Connecting on a shared passion for timeless rock with a more modern energy, the four piece quickly forged a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.

They share the video for new single "COLD BLOODED," featuring PINKNOISE. Listen here.

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"'Cold Blooded' is about confronting someone who has built themselves on deception and manipulation," says Perrone. "The lyrics in this song were written from the perspective of someone who has had enough of lies, excuses, and empty promises. There's a lot of frustration in realizing that someone you trusted isn’t capable of taking accountability and hides behind a false version of themselves. I think the aggression behind the song's instrumental is a good representation of that feeling as well."

He continues, "Writing this song was a really cool experience for all of us. We wrote this song with producer Hiram Hernandez in his studio in L.A. The session was incredible. Our good friend PINKNOISE was in the studio with us from the start of the instrumental writing process all the way to the end. We are all super fans of PINKNOISE and there's nothing more special than having their vocals on this song to commemorate the experience and our collaboration on this song. We are very excited to have this song in our arsenal and we can’t wait for everyone to hear it."

In 2024, SAGE released their debut EP, Heartwired, marking a major milestone in the band's journey. The project showed off the band's natural talent in songwriting, helping to expand their audience and build momentum throughout the scene. The EP introduced listeners to their unique blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and heartfelt lyrics, proving that they are a band on the rise.

Looking to spread positivity and good vibes through their music, SAGE aim to remind the world of the healing power of music and the importance of self expression. With high energy live performances and a genuine connection to their fans, the band continues to grow, evolve, and make their mark.

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"'LOST' is about being stuck in something you feel too deeply to walk away from, even when you know you probably should," says Rafter. "It's that kind of connection where every goodbye feels temporary, and every moment apart just pulls you back in harder. It lives in that tension between letting go and not knowing who you are without that person. We're really proud of this one, and we hope it resonates with anyone who’s ever felt caught in a cycle.”

The song is hooky AF and boasts a brutal (and somewhat unexpected) breakdown mid-song that will incite furious moshpits.

In 2024, SAGE released their debut EP, Heartwired, marking a major milestone in the band's journey. The project showed off the band's natural talent in songwriting, helping to expand their audience and build momentum throughout the scene. The EP introduced listeners to their unique blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and heartfelt lyrics, proving that they are a band on the rise.

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To celebrate the partnership, the band has shared the video for new single "DEEP END." Watch it below.

SAGE, who hail from the fertile musical grounds of New Jersey, were founded in 2023. Comprised of vocalist Mike Rafter, vocalist and guitarist James Benedetto, guitarist Chris Coletti, and drummer Nick Perrone, the members connected over a shared passion for timeless rock with a more modern energy and quickly forged a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.

That connection is evidenced in "Deep End."

"'Deep End' is really about breaking free from someone who keeps trying to pull you back into their chaos," says Benedetto. "It's about setting boundaries, standing your ground, and reclaiming your power after being hurt. It uses that 'deep end' metaphor to represent consequences. At some point, you have to let people face the tide on their own in order to learn. We actually flew out to L.A. to work with producer Hiram Hernandez, and that experience took the band's sound to a whole different level. He helped bring so many ideas to life and really pushed us to be our best selves when writing. We're pumped on what we created together."

In 2024, SAGE released their debut EP, Heartwired, marking a major milestone in the band's journey. The EP showed off the band's natural talent in songwriting, helping to expand their audience and build momentum throughout the scene. It also introduced listeners to their unique blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and heartfelt lyrics, proving that they are a band to look out for.
Looking to spread positivity and good vibes through their music, SAGE aim to remind the world of the healing power of music and the importance of self expression. With high energy live performances and a genuine connection to their fans, the band continues to grow, evolve, and make their mark.