The Hails Release “Heaven”
Today, The Hails release the next single off their upcoming debut record, “Heaven” featuring Kwin. Tactfully intertwining the soaring delicacy of front man Robbie Kingsley’s vocals and the fervent richness of guitarist Franco Solari’s, the song sees the band locked into perfect step with each other. Celestially multiplying in sonic elements, “Heaven” is almost waltz-like as the Florida five-piece demonstrates the fluidity of the grooves they are known for creating.
Solari shared, “’Heaven’ emerged as our first in-person collaboration after months of remote songwriting, fostering a melodic exchange between myself and Robbie. As the penultimate single from our debut album, it incites introspection about one’s lasting influence, even in absence. The poignant question, ‘If I was in heaven… would you fall in love again?’ persists, underpinned by a steady drumbeat symbolizing life’s constant progression. A climactic flurry of strings offers a glimmer of hope for an eternal reunion.”
The band today also announces their first ever headline tour. Throughout the month of September, The Hails will hit key East Coast and Midwest markets including D.C., New York, Chicago, Nashville, their home state of Florida, and many others, with support from Cannibal Kids and Shallow Alcove. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9am local. See all tour info here and below.
Most recently, the band wrapped up their Fun Run Tour alongside The Happy Fits, The Beaches and the moss, with sold out shows in Nashville, Dallas, Chicago, Columbus and Brooklyn.
UPCOMING HEADLINE TOUR DATES
September 14 – Washington, DC – DC9*
September 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie*
September 16 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge*
September 17 – Boston, MA – Middle East (Upstairs)*
September 19 – Cleveland, OH – Foundry*
September 20 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen*
September 22 – Nashville, TN – The End*
September 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Vinyl#
September 27 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub#
September 28 – Gainesville, FL – High Dive#
September 29 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar#
September 30 – Miami, FL – The Ground#
* with support from Shallow Alcove
# with support from Cannibal Kids
All tour info here
While they’ve been out on the road, The Hails have been revealing more details of their upcoming debut LP set for release later this year. So far, they have unveiled “Exonerate,” “Breathless,” “Fiona” and a remix of “Fiona” with Magic City Hippies. These recent releases have won praise from the likes of Billboard, Consequence, EARMILK and many others, along with support from Spotify’s All New Indie, Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds Indie playlists. Fan-favorite single “Breathless” was followed up with a vintage inspired official video shot on Kodak film by Tristan Chandra. With the rate that their momentum is building, all signs point to the upcoming album being a pivotal moment for a band that is now surer of themselves than ever.
Press photo by Steph Estrada