Paramore’s and HalfNoise’s Zac Farro wowed fans with his first solo track under his own name, “My My” in late June from his upcoming LP Operator. Now, the indie icon is back with his second single, “1,” as well as a music video laced with a vibrant city backdrop. With groovy basslines, ’70s-inspired sonics, and utterly ethereal vocals, Farro brilliantly shares his kind-hearted message. Farro shares, “‘1’ is a song about someone being completely and utterly unique. One of one, no carbon copy. When you’re truly yourself, it inspires others to be more themselves.” Check out the track below and pre-order your copy of… Read more »
No matter if you’re indie-obsessed or a head-banging heavy metal lover, this week had no shortage of dazzling new single drops and album releases. From Zac Farro‘s new solo single “My My” and Daisy The Great‘s “Dog,” all the way to Fit For A King‘s “Begin The Sacrifice,” there’s something new for each and every alternative music fan to spin ASAP. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Dead Eyes — “Relapse” Following… Read more »
On December 18, Paramore announced that brothers Josh and Zac Farro were leaving the band, confirming rumors that had begun swirling earlier in the week.
This week on In Frequency, Eleanor Grace chats with Zac Farro about his solo project HalfNoise.
June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »
Everyone has their favorite record, song, and artists they live for. That also includes the Grammy-winning trio Paramore. BrooklynVegan interviewed the 2024 Record Store Day Ambassadors about what they love listening to. As emo staples, it completely makes sense that one of the first records vocalist Hayley Williams bought was from another iconic act. “Thursday’s Full Collapse, on white vinyl,” she explains in the interview. Drummer Zac Farro jumps in that while he doesn’t fully remember what his first vinyl purchase was and says it might’ve been one of many albums from The Beatles. He also recalls what CD he… Read more »
After deleting all posts across their social media feeds and leaving blank profile pictures, fans had many theories about Paramore‘s whereabouts. Anxieties arose around the band’s possible breakup as even the trio’s website showed up as a 404 error. However, Paramore posted for the first time today to reveal a forthcoming music project with indie movie extraordinaire A24. A clip released on Instagram and YouTube shows lead singer Hayley Williams opening up a package to find oversized suit jackets à la David Byrne before focusing on Taylor York and Zac Farro. Then, the video ends with a teaser for a… Read more »
If you’re a sucker for a bit of nostalgia, you know that the rush you get from an old favorite announcing their big return is a feeling like no other. Whether it’s the promise of new singles, forthcoming tour dates, or even a full album, a reunion is worth celebrating. Frankly, Rage Against The Machine going on a reunion tour from 2007-2011 and briefly in 2022 is definitely the type of thing you pop your best bottle of Champagne and punch a nazi for, right? Speaking of reunion tours, You may just need to secure your tickets to The Dillinger… Read more »
It’s no secret that the alternative scene and the music industry as a whole have evolved immensely since the days of Myspace posts and Limewire downloads. In a recent interview with UPROXX, Paramore members Hayley Williams, Zac Farro, and Taylor York sat down with Carolyn Droke for a December cover story. Of course, the This Is Why artists discussed their humble beginnings and Williams‘ growing pains in finding her place in a male-dominated pop-punk world. Read more: Charlotte Sands Stands In The “blindspot” With Her Latest Single Also, the trio has had the unique opportunity, not only to evolve in… Read more »
Los Angeles-based indie rock band, Local Natives have announced the release of their fifth studio album Time Will Wait For No One, due out July 7th via Loma Vista Recordings. This record will mark their first full-length effort since 2019’s Violet Street. In celebration of the album announcement, the band has dropped a brand new track, “NYE” today. This single comes as the 4th teaser from the upcoming release, following “Hourglass“, “Desert Snow“, and “Just Before The Morning“. Local Natives have also dropped an accompanying music video to the newest single along with a tour spanning from early August to… Read more »
