Bio
Indie / Alternative Rock from Washington DC
"... perfectly merges the worlds of pop and rock in a way that hits hard..."
You Fool! is an indie rock band from the suburbs of Washington DC. Their blend of pulsing indie rock and dreamy, ethereal post-rock is so silky smooth you could sleep on it if you wanted to. But you know what they say about sleeping on good music: Don't.
The group began in the early days of a raging pandemic. Primary songwriters Julia and Josh - now husband and wife duo - learned of their shared affinity for music over an impromptu cover of Vance Joy's "Riptide" in a living room. Julia was a vocalist with a history in musical theater and choir, and Josh, a guitarist from small garage and punk bands from the east coast. They began writing music together almost immediately, and recruited an array of talented musicians - including bassist Mayson, drummer Mike, and multi-instrumentalist Greg - to round out the band.
On August 23, 2024, the band released their debut full-length album, "What is the Meaning of This?" Before that, they released two EPs, including 2023's "Escape from the Circus", which details Julia's past forays in flying trapeze.
Their sound has been compared to the likes of 90's alternative legends such as The Cranberries, and more modern acts, including Alvvays, Wolf Alice, Japanese Breakfast, and Metric.