Hayley Williams and Zac Farro talk new Paramore music, touring and more

Hayley Williams and Zac Farro from @paramore stopped by the KROQ studios to chat with Klein. Ally. Show. about new music, their upcoming tour, and more! #paramore #hayleywilliams #zacfarro
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[@trevorg6945]

Hayley looks happier than she’s ever looked

[@mathewmaccenzie5006]

she looks kinda fake woke to me. I dont mean to hate just an impression. She isnt convincing me but if she is indeed then im glad.

[@scumxix]

And she got the old classic Paramore look

[@DEANCROSS615]

Because she isn’t married.

[@Alex-jv4hd]

She got that glow up

[@bluvillage]

@@mathewmaccenzie5006 how can someone look fake woke whaaaat

[@misfitmaik6213]

Love them, I grew up with Paramore, I can't imagine my life without them

[@MissesMoonsValley]

parawhores for life

[@bbpretty96]

Same, I started listening when I was 8, I’m now 26 and they’re still my all time favourite

[@damocles2817]

@@MissesMoonsValleyfr

[@rosavega9067]

that's the thing, I CAN'T IMAGINE MY LIFE WITHOUT THEM

[@allthingsdebrena7554]

Honestly, Paramore got me through my high school years, I’m 30 now. Ever since ALL WE KNOW IS FALLING 🥹❤️ Being a black girl band geek who LOVES all kinds of music, there wasn’t as much people who were REAL Paramore fans that I knew. I mean even during all the break up get back together “drama” I have seen them truly transform as musical artists. And I LOVE every version of them, as all real fans do I had to adjust a little to certain sounds but they have always been a complex sounding band and under rated beyond Hayley’s singing I mean honestly just an amazing band, I LOVE EVERY PART OF THEM! I saw them in Florida in November it was amazing and plan on seeing them again this year. I LOVE YO ZAC 😂🔥

[@malovina]

36 here and also a fan

[@samanthaemery9598]

30yo elder emo. I saw them in 07 & I saw them again Tuesday. They've only gotten better❤️💛🧡

[@Monicud]

Fun fact. Sza is a huge paramore fan. She posts on her story of them very randomly ❤

[@DapUniversalTarot]

and hayley is a huge sza fan....she sang 20 something on stage as well as posted a cover of drew barrymore on youtube

[@nobutigotcheezwiz]

sza and hayley are friends!

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

so happy zac is talking more- love that queen

[@noahsan92]

fr! he's always been a little more in the background, i like that he seems to be more comfortable now

[@camara1194]

I love Zac. he’s great!

[@gutvlog]

Now we need to make Taylor talk more as he used to in 2008

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

@@gutvlog he's busy

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yeah!! I was thinking the same thing! He never got to speak before, but he's so confident now and he's hilarious too. I love that he's getting more space in the band (and that Taylor gets to stay away which he wants to).

[@ryan_is_here_now]

Zac said at the end they talked with MCR when they were at WWWY but your telling me not a single person took a picture of it!! That seems like something worthy of taking a picture of!!

[@gus_viei]

I've been a fan of these guys since I discovered them while playing The Sims 2 back in 2008 (of all places), the game had Pressure as one of the songs you could play in the jukebox and I immediately fell in love. I always say that I was a fan of Paramore even before I was old enough to understand what their lyrics meant, their music helped me through some of the hardest moments of my life and I can't put into words how much they mean to me. I can't believe I'm finally seeing them live for the first time in March. Thanks for the great interview!

[@LedaSkillingtonBear]

me too !! 🥰👍👍

[@giu6712]

same!!! sometimes when pressure comes on shuffle i remember the simlish version first xD

[@StephenAttongPhoto]

Omfg that's how i discovered them too hahahh been to three shows since. Fave band of all time!

[@andymayne]

YO!!! me too!

[@Zdeath]

Yess pressure on sims!! I became a fan from that’s what you get on the game Rock Band! I miss that game

[@camilapuca380]

"no thats me fighting for breath" 😂😂😂💕

[@TheOlivependerghast]

I feel paramore fans have been coming out of the woodwork because of the songs going viral on TikTok for sure, but I know so many people I grew up with loved paramore and always have. They’ve been a beloved band of of many of us who grew up in the 00’s. And I mean EVERYONE I grew up with loved them

[@lowkeynopressure6739]

Yeah you guys give tik tok too much credit. I don't even have one. Could have sworn it was meant for kids, but that's just 1 woman's opinion 🤷‍♀️

[@katiemaniscalco1910]

Also so many of us younger fans (like who had the older sibs introduce us) can afford tickets so it’s a different playing ground

[@teejayaiono7180]

Huge W for paramore to have Zac back. Dudes a monster on the drums.

[@javierflorantelo]

Watching this interview after watching old Paramore’s interviews makes me realize how much older I am. I’ll always miss the old days but I will also always be excited for whats coming. Can’t wait to hear their new stuff.

[@_aly_cat]

literally saw Paramore during their first album "all we know is falling" at a VERY small venue near my hometown in Orangevale, CA when they were still growing and my life is forever changed.

[@joshb9817]

Shout out to the Bwalk! -what a place to see them too!

[@_aly_cat]

@@joshb9817 Yes that's the place! Some of my best memories of my high school years were spent at the little venue! It was so special seeing them that close up and for an album that means the world to me.

[@conradsz]

I love Hayley’s speaking voice

[@raoul7677]

Same!

[@Bonnies_spinning]

I love the space Paramore has taken, the voice that they bring to the world and how they evolved over time. As we all do, life is about evolution and looking back to see how far we've come, as individuals, as a couple, as friends, as a band. I'm here for it. All of it. Oh! And can't wait to see Paramore in Denver in July!

[@clarissadiokno]

Great interview! I've loved Paramore since 2005. They were the reason I also wanted to be in a band. Hayley has been a big inspo for me. Can't wait to see them in Toronto in summer 2023!

[@thesilentcartographer5575]

Debut album fan here as well, I was 12 back in 05 and fell in love with their music.

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

Nice photoshoot pfp 😂 I've been a fan since 2006/07. My profile pic is actually of Paramore when I last saw them in 2012. Seen them a few times now but missed their most recent tour unfortunately.

[@britanysaurus]

Hey guys great job with the interview. Really appreciated how you asked Zac questions as well. Always love to hear every band mates perspective on things. Can't wait for 6more!!!

[@brentthompson1607]

Hayley Williams is the queen of pop punk

[@jennaprovenzale5212]

I would say her and Avril Lavigne are both queens in this genre. I love Avril's new album. She killed it with Travis Barker.

[@brentthompson1607]

@@jennaprovenzale5212 avril is queen of shit

[@conradsz]

@@jennaprovenzale5212 Avril who?

[@jennaprovenzale5212]

Oh my gosh chill out. Since when is it cool to hate on Avril Lavigne? Wtf? I'm not hating on Hayley. I love her so why the fuck is my comment getting hate? Just because I said both girls are great and both are queens? Wow. Avril paved the way. I love Hayley but damn. I'm allowed to appreciate both musicians.

[@stephengiese7549]

She is a cutie no doubt! Heard running out of time and this is why. The band literally rocks and makes you happy and moving. She definitely has a voice😀

[@TrebleFM]

The day Hayley Williams does a song with Amy Lee. Life will be complete

[@imaneel2043]

Facts

[@michaeloterotho]

I love Hayley’s reaction to people being assholes about dealing with each other at a show. I was at the Oklahoma City show where they stopped 3 or 4 times. People need to enjoy the moment and not tell you to move because you’re in the way of them videotaping the whole show. Put your phone down enjoy the music and respect each other. 👀

[@red_swan_]

I was at that show too. Incredible show but disappointed about that lil fight before misery business

[@lixp03]

i was at that show too and she said “ mommas mad” 🫣

[@michaeloterotho]

Irregardless I had the time of my life! We were all vibing up top on the balcony! 🎉🎉🎉 for sure going to another Paramore show! 🤘🏽

[@DollfaceLizkah]

People are allowed to film, sorry if you don't like it. But everyone is enjoying the music in the way they choose.

[@michaeloterotho]

@@lixp03 she’s an angel ♥️

[@rewindthelifetape]

i grew up with these guys and hayley was my first celebrity crush. 11 years later i'm still into her

[@yeslyann]

i love that zac is involved and they specifically asked him a question.

[@Kay----]

Tbh, I wish Tiktok never happened. Pretty sure it's where the crappy "fans" come from 😒 That being said, love seeing Zac and Hayley thriving

[@soriedemjackie]

god I missed these type of interviews SO MUCH

[@BigAngBaracus]

Dumb & Dumber reference immediately. They run deep still. *single tear*

[@HollowDolly]

Damn. Paramore really is amazing. I remember I started listening to them back in 2006 and with that Summer Tic EP. Does someone still remember that EP?? Then so many female-fronted pop/punk/emo bands were popping up, but Paramore is the only one that stood strong like the last one standing and persevered to this day.

[@itsover666]

Do you have the CD of that EP? :o

[@haroldcanfly]

I feel like Hayley is gonna free herself from her email just bc that lady said it was impossible. I felt her decide through my phone screen. Lol

[@BeeKnown]

great interview!

[@carterwatson1949]

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!

[@k1988smith]

Paramore was my first concert!! I'm a Nebraskan, they came to Iowa and I was blown away!!

[@omelet-du-fromage9293]

great interview! so excited to hear the FULL version of The News 🔥

[@RichardsGaySon]

I really want to see Paramore live. They are one of my favorite bands

[@sowa707]

These guys♥️

[@isadoraaraujo1]

So excited for the new album!

[@idc9053]

Can't wait for the new album!

[@leticialara7372]

I Love them!

[@michaelmorehouse8872]

This is awesome, I am looking forward to hearing your new music.

[@brady50429]

So far so good the singles are great!

[@djrommybalibalita5747]

😊 seeing them again brought the feels 🥹💯 haley looks so bright and happy .. can’t wait to hear the album and being back in the scene ❤️💯🙌

[@ericotto314]

They’re back! 🧡

[@michelcomenta]

I love them sm that actually Paramore was my number #1 most listened to artist this year and This Is Why my number #1 most listened to song, so yeah. I love them

[@an6350]

aw when she mentioned Justin Hawkins reviewing their song, that's so sweet.

[@mrsonix20th]

Saw them at the when we were young festival in Las Vegas they were amazing. Had been on the bucket list since I was 13 I’m 25 now love them.

[@sudzy8285]

Good ol' Paramore. They are just awesome.

[@StoneHands25]

I love Paramore I've seen them four or five times. I'm super thankful I got to see them back in the heyday like 06 to 09

[@kylefletchers6366]

they’re so funny !!! i love paramore !!!

[@harmoni.e]

Wow, this was actually a really good interview!

[@heysweatyguy4536]

I saw them live in NY such a blast, I kept chanting go zac what an amazing drummer!

[@kovuqui]

i love them so muchhhh

[@abbiealverez2960]

She is just wonderful

[@u.s.family9279]

💕Paramore

[@davidturner2974]

I'm a new fan (yeah I know where the hell have I been?) that has become obsessed with their music in the last 4 months. "This Is Why" is just an amazing track and can't wait for the new album. Also, very cool that Justin Hawkins' youtube channel gets a mention, love him and that EP where he talked about the song/video was awesome.

[@jasonsudeikis26]

Will always love paramore! The first 3 albums were important to me as a musician and will always be my faved but I love the newer work they've put out too. They've been through so much and are still going at it. Respect.

[@davewoodring]

Excellent music

[@melindabachman9620]

Just went to their show and I want to go again so bad!! Amazing show in Irving!

[@gracetanner4132]

I grew up listening to Paramore adore Hayley and Zac so much!

[@ichimaxru]

Hope they come back to mexico, one of my dreams is watching them perform live.

[@ivanmendez5419]

I love Paramore

[@Therobramdotcom]

Its fantastic to see this band happy and striving. I met their road family at the Greek Theater in LA and they’re super duper cool people. Very grounded. I even had the pleasure of chatting with Hayley’s grandfather who coinensedeuntally sat right in front of me at the gig. Another thing to note, is exactly what Hayley mentioned which people are definitely digging alternative music. (Which we should call mainstream really just as trap rap is basically mainstream with the Rolling Loud Tour) And the general public of music lovers love live bands who can get into their own pocket and rock the $hit out of everyone. It’s a WIN WIN WIN scenario.

[@ri260]

I love Hayley💕

[@CarolBrasileiro]

its so good to be able to hear their voices, love them sm

[@duufa85]

traduz ae pra gente ☺

[@CarolBrasileiro]

@@duufa85 traduzir o que?

[@duufa85]

@@CarolBrasileiro A entrevista da banda, a legenda é ingles ; 😥

[@ScubaSteve3560]

I remember seeing Paramore the Bender arena and it was literally like a big gymnasium and it was right after Riot and it was life changing and that was the second time I saw them, the very first time was at warped tour.

[@katelyn3612]

Zac is so funny I love his interviews

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

I love the new new , the tour looks amazing

[@robertandruchow]

Hayley Williams and Zac Farro are amzing

[@aylanasilva9269]

The best band ever

[@beanburrito8903]

Yo Hailey and Zac are cool 😎 They are an awesome band. We love paramore 💜.

[@sublimedointime]

WE ARE PARAMORE!!!!

[@jazminpolanco3187]

Love paramore ♥️

[@EJLMC]

Manchester ❤

[@catoleg]

I never been a hardcore Paramore fan, but I'm really happy that they got back together. They are so good, so professional

[@jessicaelizabethlopezrodri1332]

LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUU

[@winmultbravo2312]

Hayley, you're the best😉

[@jklbbbbbbbbbbjkl]

I love you Haley

[@rolldecode]

Come to the Netherlands!!!

[@brianOcurradhin]

I'm a fan

[@tonyfogden8790]

shes lovely

[@yusmarusov]

Come back to Singapore.

[@jeraldschoudt2155]

OMG, so glad they're back. And so glad they're continuing to evolve. Every album is like Christmas all over again. Something new and awesome to listen to on repeat for a year. Can't wait for the whole album!! Maybe I'm different, but my go to Jam from Riot! was always Born For This. And then the way they opened with it on Final Riot really cemented it. Misery Business is awesome, but it wasn't the best song on that album for me.

[@miguelclaudio4553]

My childhood crush Hayley ❤

[@joeking88]

While I’m not as much of a fan compared to their early albums I still love what they bring to music and they always seem upbeat and genuine.

[@davewoodring]

Wicked great song Blake in the studio (: has a lot of water in her singing ability

[@hmadden]

8:12 this is so new. I never heard this laughter from Hayley ever since I watched her hundreds to thousands of interviews.

[@randomramyeon4209]

i've heard that laugh from their old live streams but for some time it was gone and now it's back

[@hmadden]

@@randomramyeon4209 may send me a link and a timestamp. This really is the first time I heard it. And, Im a follower since 2009

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

So cool that she was talking about Justin's channel :) :)

[@darakristi]

The fighting and aggression aspect of shows is really new to me but I had my own negative experience seeing Paramore at When We Were Young. I purchased VIP tickets and waited for 6 hours at the same stage in anticipation to see them live for the first time. Some girl approaches just before they come on and is trying to get to the front (there were only like 1 or 2 people ahead of us) and puts all of her body weight on me to shove her way forward. I was so surprised that I snapped at her and fortunately she was cowardly and backed off but it was so unsettling how aggressive people can be, even when you're standing at the front with THOUSANDS of people behind you. I wonder if people are getting in fights because they're too hardcore of fans and they get selfish about being in front. Weird.

[@molasorrosalom4846]

I was wondering about who would fight at a Paramore show, but I can sort of see it happening. When you're on the ground level, and if you want to get closer, you have to kind of push forward in a way. It's easier at a Metal show, because someone will be crowd surfing, I'll tell everyone "Heads Up," and I'll use the surfer to go forward and then launch the person.

[@iheartthirteen]

She thought they weren't cool outside their inner circle but LITERALLY ELTON JOHN IS YOUR FAN, GIRL

[@allenf.5907]

Alchemized - love it. Existential crisis . Tatooing each other. Close band.

[@bryanromero2522]

Best band in the world!

[@sarcasticlove5158]

No little mix is how dare you disrespect my idols perrie Edwards, Leigh Anne pinnock, and jade thrilwall.

[@bryanromero2522]

@@sarcasticlove5158 you misspelled BLACKPINK, Jisoo Kim Jennie Kim Lalisa rosé

[@sarcasticlove5158]

@@bryanromero2522 who was on about blackpink it’s little mix I was on abt if you can read I’d recommend you go and pick yourself some glasses up.

[@sarcasticlove5158]

Little mix are sweethearts they care about there fans and are so thankful something paramore will never be.

[@nbashorts877]

Paramore is paramore every music they release was good🤘

[@leticialara7372]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@paoloreyrueda2777]

please come to Halifax, NS

[@Rojali.avsnz2]

Great interview! You missed the opportunity to play Pressure after asking that first question though

[@marenaandrade5365]

Can ya’ll do longer concerts 🥹❤️

[@Ebvardh]

Love the Klein and Ally show. Self deprecating and funny as hell, just how I like my comedy.

[@janellegarden4689]

Host to Hayley: give us your new number Zach: 911. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lotusmilano]

I like Hayley’s nod to Justin’s show. I just got into it a month ago

[@MatheusAq]

I grew up with these two humans

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

With this is why it’s more mature and I relate to it as an adult I love it

[@vajblue]

I can feel the pressure It's getting closer now

[@noahsan92]

1:14 is it getting closer now!? 🎵

[@bigtomatoes6735]

The 8th!

[@darakristi]

I thought the same thing! Only true Paramore fans know! 😄