Paramore

2022 - 9 - 29

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Paramore: 'We realised this band isn't worth risking our health for' (The Guardian)

One of the most influential bands of their generation, the pop-punk pioneers were nearly torn apart by infighting and industry sexism.

“After 15 to 20 years of fighting like a bunch of brats in front of the world, you eventually learn some coping skills and communication methods,” says Williams. This Is Why is the last album they’re contracted to deliver on the deal that Williams signed as a teenager. “Only now that we’ve felt lighter about the band, it’s like I don’t feel defined by that song,” says Williams. Sometimes the first day back can be demoralising, says York, but yesterday felt like “flipping on the switches in the cockpit”. “We all went through this crazy shit and people are still not kind out there in the world,” she laments. “It was more in the air we grew up in.” “Zac and I are still learning a lot about this,” says York. “I don’t want to do the work to think about people as nuanced figures. A lot of people feel conviction; they aren’t speaking out because they’re trying to do the wrong thing.” “It felt really important for us to be home while so much crazy shit was happening.” They were able to add a community dimension to their lives, too – speaking up, marching and working with local organisations. Zac and Hayley both needed to know that I wanted to do this.” “I wanted to explore some deeper parts of myself and figure out why we do this, how it happened,” he says.

Paramore 'needed a break to find our identity', says Hayley Williams (BBC News)

After four years away, Paramore are back with a new song and album, both called This Is Why. It's a title inspired by world events, according to singer ...

"We were really digging up our oldest influences from across the pond. "We just have such a cool relationship with our fans around the world. "We already have the plan," she says. I thought about the fans, the shows, the whole time we were writing the entire album." "I was glad we were home because we were part of our own community in Nashville, and we got to be a part of it as citizens, as friends, a daughter, a sister and it wasn't really about Paramore." "We all really needed it to find our identity apart from Paramore and all the public projection we get in our life," she told Radio 1's

Paramore's Hayley Williams and Taylor York confirm they're dating (Today.com)

Hayley Williams and Taylor York of the band Paramore confirmed they are dating in a recent interview with The Guardian.

“i have yet to get over the sweetness of that full circle moment in my life. “one day, i walked into the studio where Taylor was working on a love song of my own (‘Crystal Clear’), he pressed play and i heard my Grandat’s voice, singing his song over mine,” she continued. Rumors of their romance have been circulating for a while.

'This Is Why' Paramore Went on a Hiatus (Billboard)

Paramore's Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro opened up about the reason behind the band's hiatus.

[This Is Why](https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/paramore-new-album-this-is-why-title-track-1235146354/)” was officially out, along with the announcement of their new album This Is Why, which arrives on Feb. [Paramore](https://www.billboard.com/artist/paramore/) is finally releasing new music after a five-year break, and just as their upcoming sixth studio album This Is Why‘s title suggests, they’re now ready to explain their decision. “I’m a very introverted person and I have a passion and career that’s at odds with that,” he continued. “I wanted to explore some deeper parts of myself and figure out why we do this, how it happened.” “Let’s see what it’s like to not hang our identities on Paramore all the time,” said Williams of their thought process. That’s why, among other things, band members Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro opened up about the real reasons behind their hiatus in a revealing interview with [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/29/paramore-hayley-williams-this-is-why-interview) published Thursday, Sept.

Paramore's Zac Farro opens up about his brother Josh Farro's ... (PopBuzz)

Zac Farro says that his former Paramore bandmate's comments have put a "strain" on their relationship.

[Josh Farro had made shocking comments](https://www.popbuzz.com/music/artists/paramore/news/hayley-williams-josh-farro-homophobic/) online that compared homosexuality to paedophilia. A lot of people feel conviction; they aren’t speaking out because they’re trying to do the wrong thing." You learn it the hard way sometimes." It’s definitely put a strain on the relationship but I actually think it’s been for the better recently". He added: "You can’t really be mad at that person – that’s what they chose. In 2010, Josh and Zac Farro famously left the band, leaving Hayley, Taylor York and Jeremy Davis as the remaining three members. At the time, Hayley Williams reacted to the comments in an indirect tweet. In 2015, Jeremy departed the band before Zac re-joined in 2017. “there’s a reason there are only 3 people left in @paramore. "It’s been tough. The former band member wrote that paedophilia is "not a preference it's a perversion just like homosexuality". [Paramore](https://www.popbuzz.com/music/artists/paramore/)’s [Zac Farro](https://www.popbuzz.com/music/artists/paramore/news/paramore-reunion-farro-brothers-hayley-williams/) has opened up about his relationship with his brother [Josh Farro](https://www.popbuzz.com/music/artists/paramore/news/josh-farro-talks-paramore-exit-reunion-rumours/) following his [homophobic comments](https://www.popbuzz.com/music/artists/paramore/news/hayley-williams-josh-farro-homophobic/).

Paramore Aren't Just Back, They're Dating (Vulture)

A longtime friend of Williams and drummer Zac Farro, York joined Paramore in 2007, shortly after the recording of Riot! Since then, Williams has often said he's ...

A longtime friend of Williams and drummer Zac Farro, York joined Paramore in 2007, shortly after the recording of Riot! York worked closely with Williams on [her 2020 solo album, Petals for Armor](https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/hayley-williams-petals-for-armor-album-review.html); he even helped Williams make the song “Crystal Clear,” which ends with her grandfather singing a song and asking, “Friends or lovers, which will it be?” Before that, Williams said she wrote Paramore’s 2009 song “Hate to See Your Heart Break” about York. [Hayley Williams](https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/in-conversation-hayley-williams.html) and guitarist Taylor York are dating, they [told The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/29/paramore-hayley-williams-this-is-why-interview) (declining to comment further), in case new music wasn’t enough of a boost to the scene kids.

Paramore's Hayley Williams & Taylor York Are Dating (Billboard)

Hayley Williams and Taylor York confirm they are dating in a new interview with 'The Guardian.' Learn more here.

One of the biggest questions in the Paramore fandom has finally been answered. [what led to their hiatus](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/paramore-explains-band-hiatus-1235146907/) in The Guardian interview. [Paramore](https://www.billboard.com/artist/paramore/) fandom has finally been answered.

Paramore's Hayley Williams + Taylor York Confirm They're Dating (Loudwire)

The band just released their first new music in five years.

@ St. 16 – St. Oct. [ first concert tour](https://loudwire.com/paramore-tour-dates-2022-first-us-tour-in-4-years/) in four years. It's good to be challenged — like Taylor reminds me all the time, you can't generalize. [This Is Why](https://loudwire.com/paramore-this-is-why-new-song-video-new-album/), the group's long-awaited sixth studio album, was announced this week. It is Paramore's first new music in the five years since their last album in 2017. The title track, the first single, emerged the same day (Sept. 29). The admission came in a new interview with the band. This Is Why arrives Feb. The confirmation ends years of speculation about the pair's relationship, according to [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/paramore-hayley-williams-taylor-york-are-dating-1235146964/).

Paramore to release new album “This is Why” (Deseret News)

Plus why we haven't heard from the popular band in five years ... Hayley Williams of Paramore performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Hayley Williams of ...

- “This is Why” will be the band’s sixth studio album. The album will be available Feb. paramore in the paramore in the The music is inspired by conversations the band members had together during the pandemic. “Let’s see what it’s like to not hang our identities on Paramore anymore,” singer Hayley Williams said. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/29/paramore-hayley-williams-this-is-why-interview) this week to outline the reasons for their hiatus as well as their comeback.

Paramore returns with new single 'This is Why' - Manila Standard (manilastandard.net)

Alternative rock band Paramore released their new single “This is Why” five years after their last album, After Laughter.

What came out of it was the title track for the whole album,” band vocalist Hayley Williams said in a press release. A show can still be a gathering and not simply a crowd. To be honest, I was so tired of writing lyrics, but Taylor (York) convinced Zac (Farro) and I both that we should work on this last idea.

Paramore's Hayley Williams, Taylor York are dating (Rappler)

MANILA, Philippines – Ain't it fun? Paramore isn't just back with new music, but with a new romantic pairing as well! Pop-rock band Paramore's lead singer ...

The band is also known for hit singles “Misery Business,” “Ain’t It Fun,” “Hard Times,” “The Only Exception,” “Still Into You,” “crushcrushcrush,” and more. Paramore, which is currently comprised of Williams, Farro, and York, released their first single in five years “This is Why” on Wednesday. Williams founded Paramore in 2004 with drummer Zac Farro, former lead guitarist Josh Farro, and former bassist Jeremy Davis.

Hayley Williams: 'Paramore needed a break to find our identity' (Far Out Magazine)

It has been almost five years since American pop-punk group Paramore released their most recent studio album, 2017's After Laughter.

“I thought about the fans, the shows, the whole time we were writing the entire album.” “We already have the plan,” she said. “I was glad we were home because we were part of our own community in Nashville, and we got to be a part of it as citizens, as friends, a daughter, a sister, and it wasn’t really about Paramore. “I think if you talk to anybody, it was such a ridiculously tragic time,” she said. “I learned how introverted I really am.” “The last few years at home were so crucial,” she added.

Paramore returns from 5 year hiatus with a brand new single (The Post)

Through tour announcements and small little teasers hinting at the release of new music, Paramore finally let the fans have what they want and release a new ...

Paramore’s sixth studio album of the same name, “This Is Why,” is set to be released next year on February 10th. “This Is Why” is a very groovy track with its smooth baseline, bright guitar riffs, shimmying shakers and snappy snare drums. The influences for this track as well as the rest of the album come from a few of Paramore’s early inspirations like Bloc Party and Wolf Alice.

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