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See Hayley Williams play solo songs with a full band for the first time

Hayley Williams has had quite a year with the release of her debut solo album Petals For Armor and while regular concerts aren’t something she can do, she’s made the best of her available options. She’s linked up with NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concerts” for a quick and short set with Julien Baker, Becca Mancari and more joining her. […]

Hayley Williams hands over her Instagram to a teen activist group for a day

Hayley Williams is doing her best to support the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Paramore singer and successful solo artist is letting teen activists from Teens4Equality take over her Instagram today (June 8).  Williams announced the news late last night while detailing the group and the march she attended with them. Teen4Equality organized a […]

Hayley Williams just became the first woman to break this rock chart record

Hayley Williams‘ debut solo record Petals For Armor is taking the top spot on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. The album is sitting atop the chart with 22,000 equivalent albums sold and 17,000 units coming from album sales. Read More: Mikey Way offers hope to fans for My Chemical Romance’s reunion The new album arrived on May 8 […]

Hayley Williams finally revealed who “Misery Business” is about

Hayley Williams‘ first solo album Petals For Armor is officially out today, May 8. But, we’re going to take a look back at the breakout song that made Williams the star she is today In a recent interview, the Paramore singer officially revealed exactly who the 2007 hit “Misery Business” is really about.  Read More: Here’s why Hayley […]

Here’s why the next Paramore record might sound a bit different

Hayley Williams is ready to make her solo debut with her new record Petals For Armor releasing this Friday, May 8. She’s been keeping busy, pumping out 10 songs from the first two parts of the record thus far.  In a recent interview, the Paramore singer talks about the intimacy of the record, how it came about […]

Hayley Williams belting the Used is the perfect emo throwback

Hayley Williams recently added to her story some of the greatest content we’ve seen in a while. The Paramore and solo singer uploaded a series of videos where she’s dancing around and singing “The Taste of Ink” by the Used. Hayley Williams addressed the video to “that one guy on the internet who says he […]

Hayley Williams opens up about why she turned down a Lil Uzi Vert collab

Hayley Williams is gearing up for the massive release of her first-ever solo record Petals For Armor on May 8. The Paramore singer has showcased a variety of her talents already in the first portion of the album Petals For Armor I.  But, Hayley Williams might have showcased her talents in a few other genres had things gone […]

Hayley Williams says she "will likely be rescheduling" upcoming solo tour

Hayley Williams took to social media late into the night of March 24 to give fans an update regarding her upcoming, first-ever solo tour.  The update comes in response to numerous performers and festivals rescheduling or canceling their dates altogether in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read More: Dance Gavin Dance reschedule spring tour, Swanfest for […]

Hayley Williams reiterates “Misery Business” has no place in 2020

Hayley Williams recently spoke out on one of Paramore‘s most popular, yet controversial song. “Misery Business” took the world by storm upon its release as the lead single for Paramore’s second LP Riot! However, the controversial lyrics haven’t aged well and Williams decided to stop playing it live in 2018. Now the iconic singer commented on […]

Hayley Williams talks abuse, anger, femininity in a male-dominated space

Hayley Williams has been a massive force in the music industry since Paramore formed in 2004. Currently, Williams is proving her immense talent with a solo project and is set to release her album Petals For Armor this May. The 31-year old Mississippi-born singer/songwriter is finally looking into her past to heal some wounds that needed tending, […]