With “Fool,” The Hails lean into a darker, more seductive side of their sound, delivering a groove- indie rock track that feels equally smooth and emotionally restless. Built around a hypnotic bass line and understated instrumentation, the song thrives on tension, allowing its atmosphere to do just as much talking as its lyrics.
One of the track’s greatest strengths is the chemistry between Franco Solari and Robbie Kingsley. Their contrasting vocal styles weave together effortlessly, trading lines with a natural ease that mirrors the push and pull of a complicated relationship. Rather than competing for the spotlight, the pair complement one another, adding depth to the song’s emotional weight.
Lyrically, “Fool” explores the self deception that can creep into relationships. Instead of focusing solely on heartbreak, the song captures the internal conflict of knowingly overlooking red flags and convincing yourself that everything is fine. It’s a relatable perspective that feels reflective rather than overly dramatic.
“‘Fool’ speaks to when we choose to play the fool in our relationships, deceiving ourselves about truths about our partner that we choose to deny, even though we may know better,” shares Solari.
Kingsley says, “‘Fool’ makes you feel like you’ve walked into a leopard-print room with your best leather jacket on and been greeted by a waitress holding a martini. You think you’ve made it to heaven, but she ends up throwing the drink in your face just for the hell of it. But you kind of like that.”
Alongside the single, The Hails have unveiled an imaginative music video for “Fool,” directed by Stephen Konnovitch of Cultivision. The visual follows the band as they pursue an unlikely dream: becoming professional bowling pinsetters at Duckpond Alley. Despite the role being long replaced by automation, they’re convinced the world will eventually need their old-school skills again. Their optimism is met with rejection, sending them back to what they know best performing music on a rooftop while wondering if it’s finally time to call it quits. The quirky concept mirrors the song’s themes of denial and misplaced hope with a dose of offbeat humor.
This fall, The Hails will hit the road in support of the single on their Duckpond Tour, a headlining run that takes the band across North America. The trek includes stops at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on October 29, Echoplex in Los Angeles on November 14, and wraps with a pair of hometown Florida performances in Miami on November 20 and Tampa on November 21.
- Oct. 25 – Atlanta, GA – Purgatory at Masquerade
- Oct. 27 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
- Oct. 28 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
- Oct. 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere – Hall
- Oct. 30 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
- Nov. 2 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
- Nov. 5 – Denver, CO – Marquis
- Nov. 7 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
- Nov. 10 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
- Nov. 11 – Portland, OR – Mission Theater
- Nov. 13 – San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
- Nov. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
- Nov. 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
- Nov. 20 – Miami, FL – ZeyZey
- Nov. 21 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
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