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Paramore remove ‘Say Their Names’ poster following comments from fans
Amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, one Paramore fan recently shared his recreation of the classic Riot! album artwork. The reimagined cover art features the names of victims who lost their lives to police brutality. Following the positive feedback the artwork received from many, Paramore decided to launch a Say Their Names poster featuring […]
Hear a Paramore fan give “Hard Times” a cathartic reimagining
Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, various Paramore fans have been showing their support in a number of creative ways. Last week, a fan paid tribute to police brutality victims by reimagining the Riot! album artwork and tracklisting. Now, another fan is using Paramore’s single “Hard Times” as a way to express herself as […]
See how a Paramore fan used ‘Riot!’ to honor police brutality victims
This week, Paramore has shown their support for Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd protests. On June 1, the band announced they are donating $25,000 to various organizations and that they stand in solidarity with the movement. Now, a Paramore fan has taken their 2007 album Riot! and transformed its artwork and tracklisting to […]
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 […]
40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks
Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]
10 scene song lyrics that probably wouldn’t have been sung in 2020
There’s nothing better than taking a walk down memory lane on Spotify or putting an old mix CD in your car. Hearing familiar lyrics will take you back to your youth or evoke a happy time in your life. But you’d be lying if you said you weren’t a little shocked by some of the […]
10 live albums from the 2000s that still slap today
The 2000s birthed some of our favorite bands of all time, and those acts gifted us with some astounding live albums, spotlighting a certain time in each band’s history. Records like these show the viewer a more in-depth, behind-the-minds feel. From My Chemical Romance to Paramore, check out some of our favorite live albums from […]
The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history
Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]
24 music moments that made us thankful 2019 turned into 20ninescene
A lot has happened in 2019. From having nostalgia thrown at us left and right with the rise of Disney + to artists such as Bring Me The Horizon and Palaye Royale shifting into their respective new eras, it’s been a wild ride. Before moving forward, sometimes we have to look back on all the […]
10 songs every scene kid had on their Myspace page
Scene kids recognize that much of our subculture would not be possible without Myspace, our first happy place on the internet. The website is responsible for creating many celebrities, making us all take regrettable selfies and helping shape our music taste to what it is today. That being said, it may have been a while since […]
Paramore broke nearly 30-year "Nashville Curse," local elevator fact says
Paramore have had many monumental moments throughout their career. Die-hard fans can probably tell you numerous facts regarding the band spanning across their discography. One fun fact seems to have found its way inside an elevator, crediting the band for breaking the “Nashville Curse.” Check it out below! Read more: Jeffree Star shares news of dog’s […]
How well do you know the lyrics to “Misery Business” by Paramore?
June 12 marks the nine-year anniversary of Paramore’s sophomore album, Riot!. To celebrate, we’re testing your knowledge of the band’s mainstream breakout single, “Misery Business.” But beware—it might be a little harder than you think. Are you in the business of misery? Let’s find out: More on Paramore and Riot! Riot! was released in 2007, marking the […]
Hear "Misery Business" from pared-down Paramore lullaby album
Thanks to punk-rock lullaby makers Sparrow Sleeps, it's now possible to get some quality sleep while listening to your favorite Paramore songs. The recently-released QUIET! album is one of the latest additions to the duo's repertoire of punny naptime albums, which also includes sleepy versions of Bayside, Taking Back Sunday and Saves the Day. In addition […]
Hayley Williams reminisces on Paramore's 'Riot!'
Paramore's breakout success record, Riot! celebrated an eighth anniversary yesterday, June 12. To celebrate, Hayley Williams reminisced on some of her favorite aspects of the band's Riot! era via Twitter. Read more: The 10 Best Paramore Songs Hayley writes about her signature hairstyle from the era, her fashion choices, and the band's first appearance on TRL, […]
Bring Me The Horizon trade blows with audience members in Salt Lake City
An altercation took place at the Salt Lake City stop of Bring Me The Horizon's current headlining tour last night. According to fan reports, a number of concertgoers began throwing water bottles at frontman Oli Sykes after he halted the band's set in order to help out an injured crowd member. Sykes responded by emptying […]
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