Williams released a lengthy statement, where she explained that they decided to take a week off performing to give her body enough time to heal. She did everything in her power to fight the symptoms, but her lung infection persisted, forcing the band to cancel US dates on their This is Why Tour.

“After struggling through the last few shows and consulting with my doctor, we’re unfortunately realizing that it’s past the point of wanting to push through to put on a good show for all of you. I’m now risking long-term damage and I need to pay attention to my body,” wrote Williams.

Paramore already postponed four dates on the This is Why Tour, but Williams’ illness put its future in jeopardy. The most recent North American leg of the tour was set to conclude this month, but the band is still expected to perform a series of dates across New Zealand and Australia in November. They’ll also serve as the opening act for Taylor Swift on the European leg of The Eras Tour next year.

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Paramore performed at Bonnaroo just before Foo Fighters hit the stage, serving as headliners of the festival’s closing night. Their set included some of their greatest hits, including “Learn To Fly”, “The Pretender”, and “Best Of You”, but the biggest shocker came during the second half when Williams hit the stage by their side.

Williams joined Foo Fighters for an epic rendition of “My Hero”, which was released as one of the singles from their second album The Colour and the Shape. Performing alongside Foo Fighters is a dream come true for Williams, who often cited them as a source of inspiration for Paramore, especially after she covered “My Hero” during a concert in Kuwait about a decade ago.

Foo Fighters’ headlining set at Bonnaroo is just one in a series of festival appearances that they’re set to make this summer. This is their first tour since their long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins tragically passed away last year, and they’re using it to promote their latest studio album But Here We Are…

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Paramore’s set in Dublin featured 21 songs, including songs from their latest album and smash hits “Decode”, “Misery Business”, and “Ain’t It Fun”. Despite having a very long setlist, they also made sure to honor The Cranberries by performing one of their biggest hits at Dublin’s 3Arena. Williams delivered an acoustic rendition of “Dreams” following Paramore’s 2009 ballad “The Only Exception”.

“Dreams” was originally released as the first single from the Irish band’s debut studio album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? from 1993. The song reached the top 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top 30 on the UK Singles Chart but grew in popularity as the years went by.

Paramore is currently busy promoting their sixth studio album This Is Why, which was released on February 10. The tour covers North America, Europe, and Latin America, with Bloc Party, Foals, The Linda Lindas, Genesis Owusu, and Claud serving as supporting acts.

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Williams’ second solo album Flowers for Vases / Descansos hit the shelves last Friday, and she described it as a “some sort of detour between parts one and two” of Petals for Armor, rather than a traditional follow-up.

In a series of Instagram stories announcing its release, Williams also explained that she opted for a surprise release because strategizing about rolling out a project the right way seemed “boring and silly” after so many years in the business.

The singer also added that she wrote and performed this album in its entirety, and described this as “a career first”. Flowers for Vases / Descansos was produced by Daniel James and recorded at Williams’s home in Nashville. Its predecessor Petals for Armor was released on May 8th, 2020 and it debuted at no. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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According to Williams, who posted the cover on social media, she was initially reluctant to take on the alternative rock legends despite her fans asking her to play Radiohead. Luckily, she ended up changing her mind.

“Seemed sacrilegious at first until I realized that the band themselves have never once regarded what they do as precious or never-to-be-toyed with,” Williams wrote on Instagram. “They are never beholden to any one version of their expression, and public affections don’t seem to sway them.”

Since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, Hayley Williams has kept herself busy by covering songs from all kinds of different genres. Besides “Fake Plastic Trees,” Williams also did renditions of Björk’s “Unison,” Tegan and Sara’s “Call It Off,” and SZA’s “Drew Barrymore.”

Williams released her highly anticipated solo debut album Petals for Armor earlier this year, which was met with positive reviews. She planned to go on tour late in 2020 to promote the record, but recently announced that the planned shows have been canceled.

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“Rage is a quiet thing”, Hayley utters in the opening track “Simmer”. The track snarls and then whispers, powering through a range of emotions with her vocals alone. Musically, “Simmer” takes inspiration from a range of influences. It nods to Christine & The Queens or even Bjork’s debut album. At the heart of the music, however, is Hayley’s own voice — raw and distinct from the band she has been performing with for almost half her life.

“Creepin'” is rooted in emo but moves more towards the fresher sound of Grimes and Poppy. Hayley’s roots are so established that she doesn’t need to honor them. She has earned the right to play with genre and trade distorted guitars for the double bass if it suits her mood.

The second part of the album takes on a more personal tone. Hayley apologizes for the delay on the track “Dead Horse”, claiming she has been “in a depression.” The lyrics are profound but the track plays as a light-hearted pop-rock single. And it really works.

“Why We Ever” concludes the second part of the album. It moves away from pop-rock and instead has R&B influences. It certainly sounds like Hayley has taken inspiration from Solange here. Williams layers her raspy vocals, creating a tune with cool underground tones. The muddy piano adds another layer of instrumentation to the record.

The third and final part of the album opens with the track “Pure Love”. This is a track that would not sound out of place on Paramore’s After Laughter. It has synth-pop tropes and nods back to the 80s. It shifts away from the R&B feel of “Taken” and “Sugar On The Rim”. Funnily enough, it is in these songs that Hayley sounds most comfortable.

Overall, Petals For Armor is a well-rounded album that shows off Hayley’s potential as an artist. For Paramore fans, she will always be the queen of emo but if Hayley continues in this new direction, she will likely gain a host of her own distinct fans too.

4/5

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Williams recently chatted with Zane Lowe of Beats 1 and shared that she once turned down an opportunity to collaborate with rapper Lil Uzi Vert. According to the singer/songwriter, the reason was that she didn’t want to become too famous.

“I remember Uzi asking me to do some stuff with him and I know that fans are going to be so pissed at me for saying this, but I literally wrote him back on Instagram and I was like, “Buddy, I love you so much, but I don’t want to be that famous,” Williams explained.

According to Williams, the offer came around the time when Paramore decided to go on a break. At the time, she wanted to get out of the spotlight for a while, so Uzi Vert’s proposal came at the wrong time.

“Because that is…He’s like a big artist, man. My stepbrother is obsessed with them. He was pissed when I told him the story,” she added.

Hayley Williams will release Petals for Armor on May 8th, with the album being preceded by two EPs. Williams already released three singles from the record, with “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” being the most recent one.

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The Paramore singer recently stopped by the BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her solo material, but her new single “Simmer” wasn’t the only song she performed. She also gave us a cover of Lipa’s song, which finally reached the top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 this week.

Williams made this song her own and did a great job transforming it into a soulful and harrowing track with her yearning voice. The live performance of her new single “Simmer” was equally heartfelt, and it got us even more excited for her upcoming solo tour.

Williams’ first solo album Petals for Armor is scheduled to be released on May 8th by Atlantic Records, and she described the process of making it as “a scary, empowering experience.” She recently dropped the second single from this record “Leave it Alone,” and we can’t wait to hear more of her new tracks as the release date approaches.

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Williams wrote “Leave It Alone” with Paramore’s touring bassist Joey Howard while the production was handled by the band’s guitarist Taylor York. The song was accompanied by a music video that was directed by Warren Fu. Check it out below.

Hayley Williams’ debut album is set for release on 8th May 2020 via Atlantic Records. According to Williams, the album was written in 2019 during the time when Paramore was on hiatus. She described the process as a “scary, empowering experience” in one of the interviews. Following the release of Petals for Armor, Williams intends to tour in support of the record.

Despite embarking on a solo music career, Williams insists that this doesn’t mean the end of Paramore and that the band is on hiatus. The group released their most recent album, titled After Laughter, back in 2017. The LP was well received by the critics and peaked at No.6 on US Billboard 200.

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Warren Fu-directed music video sees Williams running through a dark forest while being chased by an unknown figure. She manages to find refuge inside an abandoned house, but the creature ends up tracking her down, and she eventually learns she was being chased by herself all along.

“Simmer” serves as the first single from her first solo album Petals for Armor, set to be released on May 8th. Williams said she’s incredibly humbled to get to share this project with the world, and promised something truly special.

“Making it was a scary, empowering experience. Some of my proudest moments as a lyricist happened while writing Petals for Armor. And I was able to get my hands a little dirtier than usual when it came to instrumentation,” the singer said in a statement.

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Williams released a lengthy statement, where she explained that they decided to take a week off performing to give her body enough time to heal. She did everything in her power to fight the symptoms, but her lung infection persisted, forcing the band to cancel US dates on their This is Why Tour.

“After struggling through the last few shows and consulting with my doctor, we’re unfortunately realizing that it’s past the point of wanting to push through to put on a good show for all of you. I’m now risking long-term damage and I need to pay attention to my body,” wrote Williams.

Paramore already postponed four dates on the This is Why Tour, but Williams’ illness put its future in jeopardy. The most recent North American leg of the tour was set to conclude this month, but the band is still expected to perform a series of dates across New Zealand and Australia in November. They’ll also serve as the opening act for Taylor Swift on the European leg of The Eras Tour next year.

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Paramore performed at Bonnaroo just before Foo Fighters hit the stage, serving as headliners of the festival’s closing night. Their set included some of their greatest hits, including “Learn To Fly”, “The Pretender”, and “Best Of You”, but the biggest shocker came during the second half when Williams hit the stage by their side.

Williams joined Foo Fighters for an epic rendition of “My Hero”, which was released as one of the singles from their second album The Colour and the Shape. Performing alongside Foo Fighters is a dream come true for Williams, who often cited them as a source of inspiration for Paramore, especially after she covered “My Hero” during a concert in Kuwait about a decade ago.

Foo Fighters’ headlining set at Bonnaroo is just one in a series of festival appearances that they’re set to make this summer. This is their first tour since their long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins tragically passed away last year, and they’re using it to promote their latest studio album But Here We Are…

The post Paramore’s Hayley Williams Joins Foo Fighters for Electrifying Cover of “My Hero” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Paramore’s set in Dublin featured 21 songs, including songs from their latest album and smash hits “Decode”, “Misery Business”, and “Ain’t It Fun”. Despite having a very long setlist, they also made sure to honor The Cranberries by performing one of their biggest hits at Dublin’s 3Arena. Williams delivered an acoustic rendition of “Dreams” following Paramore’s 2009 ballad “The Only Exception”.

“Dreams” was originally released as the first single from the Irish band’s debut studio album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? from 1993. The song reached the top 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top 30 on the UK Singles Chart but grew in popularity as the years went by.

Paramore is currently busy promoting their sixth studio album This Is Why, which was released on February 10. The tour covers North America, Europe, and Latin America, with Bloc Party, Foals, The Linda Lindas, Genesis Owusu, and Claud serving as supporting acts.

The post Hayley Williams Impresses Dublin Crowd With Cover of The Cranberries’ “Dreams” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Williams’ second solo album Flowers for Vases / Descansos hit the shelves last Friday, and she described it as a “some sort of detour between parts one and two” of Petals for Armor, rather than a traditional follow-up.

In a series of Instagram stories announcing its release, Williams also explained that she opted for a surprise release because strategizing about rolling out a project the right way seemed “boring and silly” after so many years in the business.

The singer also added that she wrote and performed this album in its entirety, and described this as “a career first”. Flowers for Vases / Descansos was produced by Daniel James and recorded at Williams’s home in Nashville. Its predecessor Petals for Armor was released on May 8th, 2020 and it debuted at no. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The post Hayley Williams Surprises Fans with New Album appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

According to Williams, who posted the cover on social media, she was initially reluctant to take on the alternative rock legends despite her fans asking her to play Radiohead. Luckily, she ended up changing her mind.

“Seemed sacrilegious at first until I realized that the band themselves have never once regarded what they do as precious or never-to-be-toyed with,” Williams wrote on Instagram. “They are never beholden to any one version of their expression, and public affections don’t seem to sway them.”

Since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, Hayley Williams has kept herself busy by covering songs from all kinds of different genres. Besides “Fake Plastic Trees,” Williams also did renditions of Björk’s “Unison,” Tegan and Sara’s “Call It Off,” and SZA’s “Drew Barrymore.”

Williams released her highly anticipated solo debut album Petals for Armor earlier this year, which was met with positive reviews. She planned to go on tour late in 2020 to promote the record, but recently announced that the planned shows have been canceled.

The post Listen to Hayley Williams’ Acoustic Cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

“Rage is a quiet thing”, Hayley utters in the opening track “Simmer”. The track snarls and then whispers, powering through a range of emotions with her vocals alone. Musically, “Simmer” takes inspiration from a range of influences. It nods to Christine & The Queens or even Bjork’s debut album. At the heart of the music, however, is Hayley’s own voice — raw and distinct from the band she has been performing with for almost half her life.

“Creepin'” is rooted in emo but moves more towards the fresher sound of Grimes and Poppy. Hayley’s roots are so established that she doesn’t need to honor them. She has earned the right to play with genre and trade distorted guitars for the double bass if it suits her mood.

The second part of the album takes on a more personal tone. Hayley apologizes for the delay on the track “Dead Horse”, claiming she has been “in a depression.” The lyrics are profound but the track plays as a light-hearted pop-rock single. And it really works.

“Why We Ever” concludes the second part of the album. It moves away from pop-rock and instead has R&B influences. It certainly sounds like Hayley has taken inspiration from Solange here. Williams layers her raspy vocals, creating a tune with cool underground tones. The muddy piano adds another layer of instrumentation to the record.

The third and final part of the album opens with the track “Pure Love”. This is a track that would not sound out of place on Paramore’s After Laughter. It has synth-pop tropes and nods back to the 80s. It shifts away from the R&B feel of “Taken” and “Sugar On The Rim”. Funnily enough, it is in these songs that Hayley sounds most comfortable.

Overall, Petals For Armor is a well-rounded album that shows off Hayley’s potential as an artist. For Paramore fans, she will always be the queen of emo but if Hayley continues in this new direction, she will likely gain a host of her own distinct fans too.

4/5

The post Hayley Williams Tasks New Direction in First Solo Album appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Williams recently chatted with Zane Lowe of Beats 1 and shared that she once turned down an opportunity to collaborate with rapper Lil Uzi Vert. According to the singer/songwriter, the reason was that she didn’t want to become too famous.

“I remember Uzi asking me to do some stuff with him and I know that fans are going to be so pissed at me for saying this, but I literally wrote him back on Instagram and I was like, “Buddy, I love you so much, but I don’t want to be that famous,” Williams explained.

According to Williams, the offer came around the time when Paramore decided to go on a break. At the time, she wanted to get out of the spotlight for a while, so Uzi Vert’s proposal came at the wrong time.

“Because that is…He’s like a big artist, man. My stepbrother is obsessed with them. He was pissed when I told him the story,” she added.

Hayley Williams will release Petals for Armor on May 8th, with the album being preceded by two EPs. Williams already released three singles from the record, with “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” being the most recent one.

The post Hayley Williams Reveals She Turned Down a Collab with Lil Uzi Vert appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The Paramore singer recently stopped by the BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her solo material, but her new single “Simmer” wasn’t the only song she performed. She also gave us a cover of Lipa’s song, which finally reached the top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 this week.

Williams made this song her own and did a great job transforming it into a soulful and harrowing track with her yearning voice. The live performance of her new single “Simmer” was equally heartfelt, and it got us even more excited for her upcoming solo tour.

Williams’ first solo album Petals for Armor is scheduled to be released on May 8th by Atlantic Records, and she described the process of making it as “a scary, empowering experience.” She recently dropped the second single from this record “Leave it Alone,” and we can’t wait to hear more of her new tracks as the release date approaches.

The post Hayley Williams Delivers a Heartfelt Cover of Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Williams wrote “Leave It Alone” with Paramore’s touring bassist Joey Howard while the production was handled by the band’s guitarist Taylor York. The song was accompanied by a music video that was directed by Warren Fu. Check it out below.

Hayley Williams’ debut album is set for release on 8th May 2020 via Atlantic Records. According to Williams, the album was written in 2019 during the time when Paramore was on hiatus. She described the process as a “scary, empowering experience” in one of the interviews. Following the release of Petals for Armor, Williams intends to tour in support of the record.

Despite embarking on a solo music career, Williams insists that this doesn’t mean the end of Paramore and that the band is on hiatus. The group released their most recent album, titled After Laughter, back in 2017. The LP was well received by the critics and peaked at No.6 on US Billboard 200.

The post Paramore’s Hayley Williams Drops New Track “Leave It Alone” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Warren Fu-directed music video sees Williams running through a dark forest while being chased by an unknown figure. She manages to find refuge inside an abandoned house, but the creature ends up tracking her down, and she eventually learns she was being chased by herself all along.

“Simmer” serves as the first single from her first solo album Petals for Armor, set to be released on May 8th. Williams said she’s incredibly humbled to get to share this project with the world, and promised something truly special.

“Making it was a scary, empowering experience. Some of my proudest moments as a lyricist happened while writing Petals for Armor. And I was able to get my hands a little dirtier than usual when it came to instrumentation,” the singer said in a statement.

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