Hayley Williams, the frontwoman of the rock band Paramore, spoke out about the reasons why the band went on an enforced break. 

The band had taken a break after their 2017 album After Laughter tour. On Wednesday, Paramore announced their new album This Is Why and dropped the title track.

Their first album since After Laughter will release on February 10, 2023.

In an interview with the Guardian, the 33-year-old said that she can’t believe Paramore still exists and that people “still care” about their music.

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Who is Hayley Williams?

Hayley Nichole Williams is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Paramore.

Born and raised in Mississippi, Williams moved to Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 13.

In 2004, she formed Paramore with Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis. Currently, the band consists of Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York.

The band has released five studio albums: All We Know Is Falling (2005), Riot! (2007), Brand New Eyes (2009), Paramore (2013), and After Laughter (2017).

Williams released her debut solo single, “Simmer”, on January 22, 2020, while the band was on a break. She announced on the same day that her debut studio album, Petals for Armor, would be released on May 8, 2020.

Williams also recorded the song “Teenagers” for the soundtrack of Jennifer’s Body (2009) and has collaborated with artists such as October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, Zedd and New Found Glory.

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In 2010, she was featured on the single “Airplanes” by B.o.B, which peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

A sequel to the song, “Airplanes, Part II,” features new verses from B.o.B. and a verse from Eminem. This collaboration led to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Williams has also been part of a music series Kiss-Off on Popular TV launched in 2015. She also has a hair-dye company Good Dye Young launched in 2016.