Hayley Williams is one of alternative’s most iconic voices, and she genuinely has no time for modern internet drama. Fans are applauding the Paramore lead singer’s call-out of pop girly stan culture after she posted a now-expired Instagram story. According to a Stereogum transcription, Williams shares, “Something I’ve been thinking about a lot, and why I don’t really love it… Especially in the music world, whether it’s the pop girls or any scene, really, people only give a fuck about numbers now, and stats. And that is so lame. It’s very fun, don’t get me wrong. It’s sick. We’ve had… Read more »
Taylor Swift has been dominating the charts with her most recent offering The Tortured Poets Department and taking over stadiums across the world. On her current European and UK leg of The Eras Tour, she is bringing Paramore along for the ride. Lucky ticketholders of the Wembley Stadium June 22 show got to witness the live collab of the century: Hayley Williams and Swift singing “Castles Crumbling.” The track comes from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault), which also includes “Electric Touch” featuring Fall Out Boy. So, yes, Swift is a certified emo. Swift announced Willaims by saying, “I… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
It is ALWAYS a good time for new music from Paramore. Hayley Williams says the band has been back in the studio as of recently, and that can truly only mean one thing. This news came in the form of a health update from Williams. Paramore was unfortunately forced to cancel shows due to Hayley Williams suffering from a lung infection. Luckily, she is feeling much better now and hinted at the band writing new tunes. In February of this year, Paramore released their long-anticipated sixth studio album, This Is Why. It featured popular singles including the title track, “This… Read more »
With just days left on the This Is Why Tour, Paramore has unfortunately been forced to cancel the last two remaining shows in Portland and Salt Lake City. The reason behind this decision stems from vocalist Hayley Williams battling a lung infection, which has severely impacted her well-being. Back on July 23, the band first shared the postponement of a few shows due to health concerns within their camp. Their initial statement conveyed, “After much deliberation, in the interest of our health and the ability to put on a show you all deserve, we have decided to reschedule our shows… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
Hayley Williams & Kele Okereke covered a Bloc Party classic together at London’s The O2 last night, making the arena feel incredibly intimate.
Paramore’s Hayley Williams has been on a hot streak lately. Acting as support for Taylor Swift’s opening night on the “Eras Tour,” the band’s first new album in six years was released in February, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their self-titled album last week—the Paramore fan base has been well-fed over the last several months. Read more: The Linda Lindas Release “Too Many Things” Ahead of Coachella and Paramore Tour To mark Williams’ friend’s birthday this weekend, the vocalist penned an inspiring letter to her younger self. In an Instagram Story, Williams shared, “My friend Elise has a newsletter and… Read more »
10 years ago, Paramore unleashed their self-titled, fourth studio album into the world. Featuring standout singles “Ain’t It Fun” and “Still Into You” amongst the 17-track collection, the self-titled album acted as a reintroduction of the group after the departure of guitarist Josh Farro and drummer Zac Farro. While the group previously leaned heavily into pop-punk and emo sounds, their self-titled release injected the tracks with more experimental vibes and dabbled in new wave and funk compositions. Now, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the album, vocalist Hayley Williams has shared some insight into the album that was destined to… Read more »
If you haven’t heard, Tennessee just passed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 9. Collectively, they ban drag shows from happening in public or anywhere a minor could be present. This obviously feels like a giant step backwards from the progress the LGTBQ+ community has made in this country. As a response, Jason Isbell and Alison Russell have put together a benefit concert that will take place in Nashville on March 20th called Love Rising. Hayley Williams, Sheryl Crow, and Brittany Howard are all set to headline the show. Money from the concert will go on to support Tennessee Equality… Read more »
