Hoops began as a solo project for musician Drew Auscherman. In December 201… Read Full Bio ↴Hoops began as a solo project for musician Drew Auscherman. In December 2011, this first version of Hoops debuted with the song Commercial, followed by a dual-song release called Avian Way later in the month. Auscherman recruited the rest of the band members in 2011 while they were all juniors in high school, however, they had all been friends since sixth grade. After Auscherman's solo Hoops releases of Rosie's Garden (2012) and the full-length Little Pleasures (2014), the full-band Hoops released their first tape titled Tape #1 in 2015, which contains versions of Little Pleasures songs "Be There" and "Grass," the former of which was re-recorded for the release. Hoops later released two more tapes, #2 and #3 in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Following a live session with Audiotree Live in July 2016, Hoops released their first self-titled EP on Fat Possum Records. Hoops then released their first full-length album with Fat Possum, titled Routines, in May 2017, which reached #21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. In November 2017, Hoops released the compilation of their full-band tapes, titled Tapes #1-3 on vinyl.

On July 18, 2018, the band announced on their Facebook page that they were on an indefinite hiatus.

On November 12, 2019, Hoops released a single, "They Say", after over a year on hiatus.

Hoops announces a full-length album, "Halo", releasing on October 2, 2020. They released they first single "Fall Back" on Jun 24, 2020.

On July 30th, 2020, Hoops announced on Instagram that they would be breaking up after alleged account(s) of sexual abuse had been revealed, in which acts were allegedly conducted by former member James Harris. Auscherman also cited his own issues of emotional abuse towards partners and friends, which had been instrumental to the band's previous hiatus, as to why it would be unacceptable for Hoops to continue as a band with the sort of platform it had. Concurrently, Fat Possum Records announced that they would no longer be releasing the album Halo in light of the allegations, with all pre-orders to be refunded as soon as possible

Rules
Hoops Lyrics

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I don't understand
Where the hell you're coming from
But I guess that I'll try
To figure something out

I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh
I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh

Don't wait, act now
Do you want to have been running around?
And I guess that I'll try
Come on over and we'll sort something out

I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh
I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh

Overall Meaning

The song "Rules" by Hoops seems to be about a complicated romantic situation where the singer is struggling to understand where their love interest is coming from but is willing to try to figure it out. The repeated phrase "I know I'm breaking all the rules this time" suggests that their actions may not be socially acceptable or that they are taking a risk by pursuing this relationship. The lyrics also encourage the love interest to act on their feelings without hesitation, even if it means breaking some rules.

Despite the vague lyrics, the melody and songwriting are strong and carry the emotion of the song. The electric guitar riffs and the dreamy, laid-back instrumentation give the song a mellow, indie-rock vibe. The chorus is catchy and the repeated phrase "I know I'm breaking all the rules this time" is easy to sing along to, making it a memorable aspect of the song.

Overall, "Rules" is a song that captures the relatable feeling of uncertainty and risk-taking in romantic relationships. It encourages listeners to take a chance and possibly break some rules in order to pursue what they desire.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't understand
I am confused and unable to comprehend

Where the hell you're coming from
I do not know your thoughts or intentions

But I guess that I'll try
However, I am willing to attempt to understand

To figure something out
To come to a resolution or solution

I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh
I am aware that my actions are unconventional or prohibited

I know I'm breaking all the rules this time, Ohh
I acknowledge that I am deviating from societal norms or expectations

Don't wait, act now
Do not hesitate, take action immediately

Do you want to have been running around?
Do you want to have wasted time and energy?

And I guess that I'll try
And I am willing to make an effort

Come on over and we'll sort something out
Come to me and we will find a solution together

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Comments from YouTube:

Gabe

6y↑16

This is probably their best song to date. My favorite song in at least the last two years. Totally incredible. Can't wait for their next effort.

Tree Funk Jones

5y↑10

Love this band. So sad to know they’re no longer a thing.

EmperorCeasar12

49w

What happened?

Marijka Tilton

7y↑77

2 seconds in and I know I'm going to love it

reid&pinck miller

7y↑16

they found the perfect mix. sounds like they have a pretty liberal list of influences. they've set their bar high, but with room to grow in other areas. very strong band. dig it.