This Is Why.

"This Is Why" is the brand new track by Paramore after a 4 year hiatus! I haven't spoken about Paramore before on this channel, but I'm excited to take a look to see what this new song is all about. Are you a fan of Paramore? I'm not sure if many of you are or not, but tell me what you think about this track "This Is Why" in the comments.
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@garthmarenghi9623]

Speaking of the DX7 tattoo, have you ever considered a 'cowbell' tatt? After all, it appears on two of the coolest rock songs ever, BTO You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet and BOC Don't Fear The Reaper.

[@teddybears4life240]

Ok 🌈

[@sues6944]

@@garthmarenghi9623 and of course very famously, Honky Tonk Women where RS producer played it 😄

[@futureskeletons66669]

LOL Justin! My missus made the mistake of asking me what the DX7 on your arm meant the other day.

[@olliecarson5150]

Cool, I think I might join

[@lianie4606]

Paramore seem to reinvent themselves with every album. Saw them in 2018, Hayley Williams was incredible live.

[@erinesee]

I saw them open for No Doubt in 2009. Great show and Hayley stopped at one point to stop some people fighting in the GA section.

[@MissMirokie]

Saw them in ‘07 at Cinci Warped Tour! She was fantastic live even then. I can only imagine how much better she has gotten throughout the years 🤯

[@blakemaxfield4267]

She seems to have unbelievable stage presence. So much energy

[@wbmarceloz]

She is an icon

[@aw2729]

Yes! I saw them back in '17 and she sounds just as good, if not, better on that stage!

[@musicthroughroughtimes4439]

Paramore are one of the only rock bands from the 2000s that transitioned to pop and actually did a good job

[@zackzallie8735]

BMTH????

[@luvstellauk]

@@zackzallie8735 They went too far, their post That's The spirit stuff is crap

[@Liofa73]

Were Paramore ever rock though? It was mostly emo pop, they've just dropped the emo.

[@luvstellauk]

@@Liofa73 Did Emo bands ever exist, it was all punk pop/alternative? To me Emo was more to do with the state mind of some of the teenage fanbase, many bands hated being labeled as Emo.

[@jaggy-snake]

You could argue Biffy Clyro too.

[@TheOrisya]

Hayley Williams and paramore is probably that rare occasion where she didn't get trapped by the record label and the industry.

[@saywhat7349]

Hayley Williams is the rare occasion where she sues to get her way.

[@viceb7]

@@saywhat7349 like with what?

[@acesupyoursleeve_]

I mean originally around the start of the band there was a label that just wanted Hayley and she basically said that she was bringing the rest of the band or nothing so she definitely is.

[@juffrrio9676]

She’s turned down features bc she “doesn’t want to be famous” I respect it

[@juffrrio9676]

@@saywhat7349 rare occasion? A lawsuit is just another day in the music industry that’s nothing new

[@Childofbhaal]

Hayley Williams is one of my favorite singers of all time. Not just because of technique which she’s incredible at but also the emotion and realness she puts into it. You can tell the way she moves and dances the music flows throughout all of her

[@MajinFernie]

what's a real ness?

[@Childofbhaal]

@@MajinFernie realness*

[@MajinFernie]

@@Childofbhaal thank you

[@lianie4606]

If you haven’t already check out Paramore at Radio one live lounge where they do a cover of Drakes Passionfruit. Her voice 🤌🏻

[@gilligan80]

There are so many identical singers.... Of ALL time.... how old are you?

[@Dylanquinn666]

I was never a fan of Paramore (emo pop punk isn't my cup of tea), but I have a lot of respect for bands that can mature and evolve instead spending their career trying to recreate the spark that made them popular. I actually quite like this.

[@MysticClaws100]

Have you heard their last album After Laughter?

[@codyscards6698]

I dont dislike the music now, but i hate when people say mature and evolve. Paramores first albums had a very original sound and are hits for a reason. It seems to me they went the route of a million bands and recreated something that has already been done years ago.

[@MysticClaws100]

@@codyscards6698 I honestly don't see their first couple albums as being any more original than their later albums. I mean, AWKIF and Riot were clearly influenced by other pop punk/emo bands of the 90's and 00's. And I honestly can't think of a single song or album that sounds like This Is Why. You can't expect a band to constantly make wholly original stuff all the time.

[@Kotiga]

@@codyscards6698 paramore sounded like alot of other pop/punk/emo bands. But i agree she seems to be kind of blending in a little radiohead sound now

[@jimstewart8122]

I still listen to After Laughter a lot. Despite being a hard rock/ heavy metal fan, I'm not ashamed to say it's in my top 5 favourite albums. It's just pop perfection. The previous, self titled album is also quite excellent. Very much looking forward to the new album.

[@Kotiga]

Yeah not gonna lie I like it alot

[@bartallen6849]

It's such a good album man, there's always something to enjoy from any Paramore album

[@aahmadfadhilah]

Me too, one of rarest occasions where I love all the songs in an album.

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

After laughter is a very good album. I just can't listen to it that much as it's quite a sad album. But it is very cathartic when I'm in the right mood.

[@abelmanmoth1]

It's so refreshing that even successful professional musicians like Justin still don't pay for KZbin

[@jackward5204]

This was the perfect evolution from their last album. Refine the poppy funk down to a more gritty, punky, and punchy sound. Taylor York is one of my favorite guitarists and he brings it again on this one.

[@DebbieTDP]

I would say it's backwards. They sound like the Cardigans now 🤭

[@DebbieTDP]

@Sebastián Baeza I'm 59 I have a lot of references... believe me. This reminded me of the Cardigans singer.

[@Badusername2000]

@@DebbieTDP you can still be wrong even if youre 59

[@DebbieTDP]

@@Badusername2000 everyone can be wrong. My ears bring back memories of Cardigans singer. There's nothing punky here. As many others said in comments below...

[@lesaubergines]

@@DebbieTDP Cardigans are a great band

[@liamhartley-wright8739]

her range in decode is awesome.

[@QueenVictoria26]

Exactly!! I just commented this about how you can hear the subtle vibrato whenever she sings "how did we get here". Decode is amazing

[@mhks68]

...such a cool name, Liam.

[@tomhutchin8104]

Absolutely love this track. That chorus really gives me a Talking Heads feel.

[@mikekaminski7598]

I said the same thing!!!

[@lovelyy6491]

Talking Heads is a great influence to them, they always mention them

[@lostinbadbooks]

yes when I was listening to it: I thought to myself talking heads! thank you.

[@crynne66]

Gang of Four meets Susanne Sundfore. It sounds incredible

[@axllebeer]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@violetflame22]

"it's boring, but, it's part of my life". Love it! A line I think I'll adopt when the need arises.

[@dadiaz19]

It’s an Anchorman quote, isn’t it?

[@jshannski8905]

@@dadiaz19 yeah, was just about to say that!

[@tableface77]

Now that you've done Paramore, I recommend doing a review of "How not to drown" by Chvrches featuring the legendary Robert Smith. They are another great example of a synth pop band who occasionally branch into indie/dream pop and incorporate some lush washy guitars into the mix. They self-produce all their own stuff and even design their own guitar pedals! They also worked with Paramore's Hayley Williams on another of their tunes

[@sherochafernando6346]

Oh yeah! The Screen Violence album is a banger from start to finish. I especially love the clever use of the horror movie concept.

[@PerPolar]

Oh yes! Love chvrches. They play synths like they were guitars at time. It is basically rock music masquerading as synth pop. Ian from chvrches used to play in aeorogramme and unwinding hour’s.

[@steph_ssdd]

Thanks for mentioning Chvrches- just listened and love it!

[@petitpedro]

Love Chvrches! Such an amazing band!

[@mrcarlo5357]

@@PerPolar Yeah i only found this out the other day. Aereogramme were awesome.

[@SaumBodhi]

Check out Haley's solo stuff, as well as the story behind those two (or 3?) albums. Really different from the Paramore songs, beautiful stuff. Then you can see their influence on the new Paramore sound a bit, it's really interesting.

[@abominablyawsm]

I was just about to comment this! Her solo stuff is incredible.

[@flawed_vision]

Love the dynamics in this song. Fun fact: The vocalist and chief songwriter in Turnstile directed the video. I could see the bands touring together

[@masterbeat04]

Always thought the video had the "Turnstile Love Connection" vibr

[@PoetryAndTofu]

Oh god, I'd catch that tour immediately!

[@SadieMc81]

Apparently Turnstile are touring with Blink 182

[@flawed_vision]

@@SadieMc81 confirmed for North America. Unsure about other parts of the world. New Blink song sux imo

[@SadieMc81]

@@flawed_vision we are getting The Story So Far as support in Ireland. Haven't heard it yet, going for nostalgia mostly

[@mewgiah8057]

People who wanted their old sound hate it. But this is actually really good, and shows their maturity as writers.

[@rubbermyducky5998]

Yep. I wanted their old sound and was very disappointed in this. I'm still hoping for their full album to be good. Paramore has been my favorite band since Riot! album.

[@valeoncat13]

I feel like people who like the old sound... should listen to the old tracks and appreciate them, rather than chasing feeling that is (90% of the time) impossible to get from new music. Otherwise they're missing out on the feelings the new sounds bring to the table.

[@rubbermyducky5998]

@@valeoncat13 Yeah. Because we can't hope to get more music that sounds like the band we like, instead of every band reinventing themselves. Makes sense... I'm not chasing the old feeling. I hate the new sound. There is a big difference.

[@Badusername2000]

@@rubbermyducky5998 then stop listening, lol. they play music they enjoy playing

[@rubbermyducky5998]

@@Badusername2000 If the rest of the album sounds like this is why i will stop listening.

[@melaniekeane5176]

I really like where they're going with this. Musicians are allowed to evolve, just like we do as people, and I really respect artists who take the risk to veer away from what's expected of them and take a new path. Props to Paramore, looking forward to seeing what else they have in store!

[@ignaxing]

Never been a Paramore fan, but THIS stuff is a different animal. Love it!! Plus all the 70s look and sound...

[@sierrasample8632]

Agreed!

[@NoteToLoser]

Maybe give Hayley's solo album Petals For Armor a go! It's the sound that bridges the gap between Paramore's last album and this new sound. There's a chance you'll like it!

[@ignaxing]

@@NoteToLoser Great tip!! Will go for that. Thnx!!

[@slowdancers]

absolutely hollering at the Damien Rice connection 😭 so lovely to see you enjoyed it!!! you definitely should get into their discography, it's really varied and interesting to dig into 🧡✨

[@abbietabby]

i can not believe he plucked that out of the depths of his brain hahah amazing.

[@slowdancers]

@@abbietabby I started screaming and went "WAIT THE X-FACTOR SONG??" I love how his brain works

[@coleydotmp4]

I'm so ready for another Paramore album - so many people were distraught by their self titled (Aint it fun, Still into you) and After Laughter, but I don't think those albums are bad at all - in fact, Still into you is probably one of my favorite pop rock songs of all time, and After Laughter is my current favorite Paramore album (though, Brand New Eyes is really close). They've never missed. For those who are sad that they don't sound like they did in 2009... its 2022 and they're a decade older. If they still sounded like they did in '09, i doubt they'd be as successful, and the music would be stagnant. Same issue i have with arctic monkeys fans who cant get over their departure from garage indie rock.

[@coleydotmp4]

speaking of arctic monkeys - would love your opinion of Body Paint! (on your legs and on your arms and on your face!)

[@marcushill8926]

Spot on, they’ve never missed at all. People want bands to sound the same forever which I’ve never understood. Why wouldn’t you want your favourite band to have different styles in each album so you can have an album for each mood or each feeling? The self titled and after laughter are incredible just like the albums that preceded them.

[@coleydotmp4]

​@@marcushill8926 100000% agree. Arctic monkeys have an insane progression, and so do Paramore. If you're not bringing something new to the table after 3 album cycles, are you really growing? There's always an arctic monkeys/ paramore album for the mood, if i want something bright and fun i listen to After laughter/self titled, if i want to be emo i listen to Brand New Eyes, if i want to be hyped and angry Riot! is right there... they have staying power, they can do these different styles and pull it off, an indicator of their quality as musicians!

[@l.anders8867]

I agree. To me it is just sad or numb when bands "phone it in" on albums. They can have their signatures but I want hear musicians evolving their overall skills. Express whatever seasons of their lives or relatable themes. All for it. There is an artist (who will be nameless) Pops on the scene simply by a single song bit in a movie. Intrigued I checked out the past albums, who no one cared about. Sounds great indie. Next two albums after "discovery" great each different. Musically evolving. Now a complete boring fest of repeat.

[@rowandavis2061]

@@marcushill8926 I think it's sort of an "if it works really well, don't change it" mentality that some people have, which I find understandable but I certainly don't agree with it. It's a very unprogressive and unproductive mindset.

[@lovelyy6491]

i've been a fan for over 12 years and with each album i adore them more, i believe this new album will be their best tbh. This Is Why's intro alone told me everything i needed to know about this new era for Paramore, it's very exciting!!

[@doctor-goggles]

Paramore and The Darkness have been near the top of my list of favorite 21st century bands for like 15 years now, and with each new release that position holds.

[@tonyhenry2685]

Could not agree more.

[@sp0ngeb00b7]

Taste!

[@tomlangdonec]

every time Paramore release new material it takes me a while to adjust, but then I fall in love with it, every time.

[@thatguywithausername]

My wife has always been the bigger Paramore fan than me. I haven’t even dabbled in their music, but I really enjoy this single. Will have to go on a deep dive! Thanks for covering, Justin!

[@QueenVictoria26]

I am obsessed with the vibrato in Hayley William's voice. I've been listening to Decode and whenever she sings "How did we get here" there's a subtle hint of vibrato that just demands to be heard. It's something that I find covers often miss, but it's hard to hear sometimes but listening to it on repeat makes it easier to notice.

[@meximarttech]

You should KZbin Paramore's recent concert at Austin City Limits 2022. They sang Decode and it's by far my favorite version of it ever. The vibrato your looking for is there in SPADES

[@Kotiga]

For some reason, one of my favorite is on their early song “fences” when she sings the word “style” at the end of the second “youll go out in style”

[@marksummers666]

Hayley's vocal melodies are always SO good, and her stage presence is out of this world. Her power and control are bonkers. Love this song, love this band, love their evolution. At last, Paramore Rides Again!

[@ProudAmericanValdez]

That bass line 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Absolutely awesome! Played by their touring guitarist.

[@davidturner2974]

I have been obsessing over Paramore ever since this new song came out. I must have heard it 150 times by now and have started working backwards and getting their albums. Just got the last one from them yesterday on vinyl and spun it 4 times. Just LOVE this song!

[@sp0ngeb00b7]

Aaaa, I’ll never get over music listeners from past generations discovering the music I got bullied for listening to in school, is actually good 😂 Hayley was the last great woman of rock so far, I wonder who will follow in her place! Bands like MCR and Paramore getting review bombed and becoming stigmatised for their fanbase will always be a true display of how evil and powerful music journalism can truly be

[@davidturner2974]

@@sp0ngeb00b7 Yeah, can relate. When I was in school is was me getting bullied for listening to Culture Club, Prince etc. I was familiar with Paramore and have had the Riot cd for years and liked it but never really paid enough attention until now. But I've been in the middle of my musical tastes transforming a lot in the last few years towards female-led groups so this was perfect timing. There are so many amazing front-women in rock right now! Courtney LaPlante from Spiritbox being the top of the mountain for me personally.

[@rickcollingwood8828]

I love Paramore and can’t get enough of this song, again Paramore reinventing themselves and producing great tunes

[@Redman2910]

Big respect to Brendan Yates from Turnstile for directing this film clip also, dudes got talent 🤙

[@dboy69395]

I only checked this song out because of this but damn this song is a banger

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

Paramore have been just on fire since their 2013 self-titled album. Their early stuff was good teen-angst stuff but they have become that now-rare form of great art-rock band that you just don't really see anymore. Plus, how could they not be stars with Hayley Williams fronting them? She is a supremely talented singer/performer, fantastic lyricist and, of course, is stunningly beautiful in a very natural way. I'm a metal guy really but these guys have impressed me increasingly over the past decade.

[@ColorfieldMedia]

Was lucky enough to work with the "Fueled by Ramen" crew back in like 2007-2008 right around the time they did "RIOT". Some of the best Producers and Engineers ever. I really like how Paramore reinvents themselves. This is a cool track.

[@BroKEnCaPSLoCk1]

It really reminded me of Talking Heads, specifically Burning Down the House vibes

[@lily4813ds]

I'm never disappointed by Paramore. I didn't like this song as much as I liked their other songs but not in the sense of disappointment because I knew I'd grow to love it and I have, it's now one of my favourite ever Paramore songs

[@broademma89]

The drawing of the lipstick ‘wider than my mouth’ is a lyric from ‘fake happy’ a song off their last album, thought it was very clever!

[@stephanies.9786]

Thank you so much, Mr. Hawkins!! I cannot express how much joy this channel has brought me. I listen to music in a completely different way now. Best to you!!

[@amandatibbs7468]

Totally diggin' it! The air of 70's funk, mmmm yes please!!! Hayley's got one hell of a voice, I love the overall joie de vivre of her je ne sais quoi... how she's always gone her own way stylistically with her look & music.

[@djr_drums]

Paramore are simply one of the best rock bands of this generation.

[@SoundandShape1]

My dad had a DX7 the whole time I was growing up. He taught me the basic chords and one of the ways I learned how to play guitar was to stand behind him and watch him play the DX7 and play along.

[@NDKY67]

I love the dynamics of that song, made me feel quite excited. 😊

[@invisAG]

One of my favourite bands ever and I really like This Is Why. It’s so catchy and different from what they’ve done before, but still feels like Paramore imo

[@pyrox2518]

DX7 tattoo is so cool man. Wouldn't expect the singer from the darkness to have that. Most iconic synth sound from the 80s imo!

[@JackMellor498]

I commented about it too, I’m a synth-pop guy myself (more of an Oberheim and Prophet 5 lover myself) just cool to know that Justin on top of all his talents and typical hard rock glam rock image, he’s geeky about synths. 😂 If he ever goes into solo stuff that isn’t the Darkness, just saying, if it’s synth-pop, fair to say I wouldn’t complain.

[@totalrobot]

She gives amazing stage presence, and her voice is top notch! Love Paramore's older stuff the best.

[@FrankyPi]

Would be cool if you check out a power trio called The Warning. Villarreal sisters are the real deal, very talented powerhouse musicians all three of them, and they're just getting started on the level of their career where they find themselves now. They're currently touring on their second leg with Halestorm and will soon open for Guns 'N' Roses in their hometown of Monterrey in Mexico. They also opened for Foo Fighters in Mexico City earlier in the year, a mere 10 days before Taylor passed in fact, one of the last bands that opened for them before the tragedy struck. They even got to briefly interact with Taylor and Dave as the two were on their way to their set, Taylor told them they sounded amazing. More and more people are discovering them and they just keep blowing people away, especially in a live setting where they shine the brightest. Lzzy Hale gifted the lead vocalist/guitarist a custom made Gibson Explorer midset on stage, in a wonderful surprise gesture and expression of appreciation. That's how much they mean to Lzzy, she's been inspired since the day she discovered them, and a veteran band like Halestorm has nothing but praise every time they get asked about them in interviews. Their latest album ERROR produced with David Bendeth, dropped in June and it's their debut album as signed artists. Oldest is 22, youngest is 17, but they have nearly a decade of experience and history as a band and even more than that as musicians. Sky is the limit for this band and I think you'll absolutely love them, brilliant musicians, songwriters and performers.

[@TimberWolf762]

Try 'Evolve', 'Disciple', and 'Error' music videos to start!

[@tytyguy22]

Freaking love Paramore... they are so talented and continue to grow so much with each era!

[@j.r.shartzer]

"Let's see wot's wot?" My God, Justin transformed into Captain Sensible right before our eyes.

[@darkflame5917]

Paramore are my favourite band of all time, each album has it's own unique sound but in my opinion, they *ALL* sound like Paramore. They've been a fantastic band from their first album and whilst their pinnacle in my opinion ius Brand New Eyes, they just continue to mature, evolve and improve every time they release an album. Super excited for the full release of this album.

[@julesjones9651]

As an absolute Parawhore I was straight in as soon as I saw you'd looked at their new song! I was kind of relieved you liked it as they've had a lot of stick for how their sound has evolved. And you always spot interesting things in songs that I haven't noticed. Cheers.

[@nealpage5732]

Brian Langan is one of my best friends in the world and is an incredible creative force. This show has been such a ray of sunshine, Justin. Thanks for all of this! P.S. (In the Brian voice) "Oh that's gotta be a strat! Listen to that tone!"

[@asaemin9427]

I'm glad they really explore outside what people want their band to be.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

i’ve loved paramore for over a decade now. haileys voice and their sound is a perfect match. they’ve managed to reinvent themselves a few times too which isn’t always an easy thing today

[@LuanaLevenhagen]

I'm obsessed with this new song. So refreshing but familiar at the same time. Excited for their new album

[@JackMellor498]

Great funky vibes in this song. On a geeky note, you add a sweet and light Prophet 5 synth patch to that funk, and it sounds a bit reminiscent of Gentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan.

[@wbmarceloz]

Their live act is one of the best there's it as far as bands go

[@justjoshingf1]

Love this song, love this video! Think a video on Paramore’s stage presence would be pretty cool to see

[@toughlifevirgina]

A bit reminiscent of Gran Turismo era Cardigans. Love to see you critique a song off that album, Justin. Nice one!

[@laurenhoffmanmusic]

Gran Turismo 🖤 excellent album. i rarely hear anyone mention it and i think the band got dropped from their label immediately after 😔

[@stef2432]

Oh yes that’s a good idea

[@toughlifevirgina]

@@laurenhoffmanmusic they got dropped after it? But it was so good! A really different turn for them. Hanging Around was a particularly good song IMO, with it's Polanski inspired video.

[@laurenhoffmanmusic]

@@toughlifevirgina wait it came out in 1998?? ok, well one time i was on tour in france and was playing ‘in-store’ shows at record stores. at a FNAC or something they told me i could have some CDs for free. i asked about the cardigans because i loved gran turismo, and the guy was like, ‘aahh no, they don’t have anything new, sadly they were dropped by their label’.. and i don’t know whether that was the time i was there in 2000 or in 2006. and that’s the whole basis of my claim that they were dropped! so… what some french guy said, in a FNAC, in maybe 2000, or maybe 2006? 😄 well. on wikipedia it says “they went on a long hiatus”, which is kind of vague, so maybe they didn’t get dropped, they just had some other shit going on? hard to tell. so chaotic in the music business.

[@willgunter2674]

Just want to say: Yessssssss a new video!!

[@stacyriker5471]

I’ve seen Paramore many times they are so energetic and she is very cute thank you so much for reviewing them I just love them I love your opinion and what you have to say about them also

[@ffooxeess]

Fun fact: the video was directed by Brendan from Turnstile!

[@carycrosbie7578]

Champagne supernova , oasis also has " floating like a cannonball" lyric

[@teddybears4life240]

YUP❗...its "slowly walking down the hall like a cannonball"...❤

[@simplyafederalist]

I was shocked how good this was. It is so much more technical than there other stuff in cool a timing signiture.

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

Been waiting for an explanation on that DX-7 tattoo! I misread it as RX-7 initially and thought that you were just a Mazda RX-7 enthusiast :)

[@QziQza]

Listened to Jeff Wayne's War of the World's yesterday, that took me back, and properly set me up for this is why.

[@CinemaPuree]

That's one of the many things I love about this channel is that I learn about music that I'd never heard before. Really dig this song and video, and probably never would have heard of this band if it weren't for good ol' JH.

[@ottomattix86]

They got held up at Canadian border when I was to see them in Winnipeg nearly 20 years ago. They didn't make it. Sad day

[@barristophilliesiii5863]

Great video! Big love to you Justin!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks!

[@leonie563]

Love this. Thanks youtube for sending me this too. Best interview ever. Now I get what Justin & Dan are doing. Hoping he will do a 2nd show in Perth Astor ,COS I WANNA GO! Was it you guys or Josh who played The Cars "Just what I needed" for Taylor. That is awesome cover for you guys. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2KalpSYrteoa7M

[@erikcox8749]

Love the channel my friend ✌️💙 from Maysville Kentucky USA

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers!

[@FRGNinthebuilding]

I love your KZbin channel and music commentary! Been listening to your reviews for about a year before it hit me that your are the lead singer of The Darkness! What an amazing band. Love when musicians praise other musicians. Enjoyed this review a ton. Cheers!

[@mikebailey783]

The compression on the drums, especially in the intro section, is hugely satisfying. Amazing track in general.

[@nathandorrans9252]

Hey Justin, love the channel would love see you do a video on The Snuts, great young band making a name for themselves and just have a new album out Burn the Empire

[@honkytrousers]

Good day to you too my friend

[@Boleskinebeatz]

It’s awesome.. only listened to them tonight but can we show some love for that massed vocal chorus technique? Killer…

[@robjgolde3221]

The bassist on this track is a guy by the name of Joey Howard, he’s been touring with the band since 2017, and he played bass on Hayley Williams’ 2 solo records. Lots of really great stuff on those albums, but the bass lines alone make them worth checking out.

[@izzi7478]

I agree joey is very talented but the bassist on this track and the record is actually Brian Robert Jones who also plays guitar with them on tour

[@robjgolde3221]

@@izzi7478 oh! I didn’t realize that. Thanks for correcting me. He’s also a great bassist/musician too. I just assumed it was Joey because of the touring and PFA/FFV work he did.

[@omelet-du-fromage9293]

@@robjgolde3221 he's still playing bass for them on tour, check out their set on ACT fest that was aired on Hulu yesterday. both Brian and Joey are playing 😉

[@robjgolde3221]

@@omelet-du-fromage9293 I checked it out yesterday, they were soooo good! 🙌🏼😊

[@garr123]

This is such a cool reaction channel. I never really understood the appeal, but I get now, seeing an expert musician analyze music is interesting.

[@Cyanideslurpee]

Love this song. Also love that the videos directed by Brendan Yates of Turnstile!

[@rage12345678]

Hayley was on KROQ a few days ago and mentioned how awesome and surreal it was for her that Justin made this video.

[@LeslieJones_RSTRCTD]

So awesome, did not know you had a tattoo of the FM Synth I got at my home studio. Yay for the Yamaha DX-7!

[@kellystar312]

Hooray for new Paramore! Definitely one of my absolute faves. I love all of their albums.

[@seanacton2420]

I requested and you delivered. Favourite channel at the moment, cheers Justin!

[@noe-db5iw]

paramore is known for the "fake happy" depiction of depression (album: after laughter). going from the lyric "if i smile with my teeth... would you believe me?" to only depicting everyone in a certain music video with disturbing looming smiley faces, to overlining lipstick to the point where its not even convincing yourself anymore and you feel the person staring back in the mirror is an impostor. hayley herself stated she suffered from both depression and impostor syndrome and i find it astonishing how well she hits the nail on the head with visualizing it through both music and their respective videos.

[@ashleymarie804]

I needed a Justin Hawkins rides again intro in my morning. You bring the sunshine mister Hawkins!

[@funnypantshd150]

floating like a cannonball is also a lyric in champange supernova

[@kyrastube]

Nina Hagen has got a single coming out the 12th I believe it was. A cover of 16 tons. The little sneak sounded amazing I think, wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts when it releases!

[@Nuage9987]

I was sometimes noticing parts of the tat, thinking "is it a DX7 logo ?". Now I'm sure. Glad to see that there is another synthfan among the old school rockers like me ! Having a blast with the Dirtywave M8 these days !

[@MetePurphy]

I liked early Paramore, some fun riffs and good drums. And their new stuff is quite interesting. Big respect to them.

[@matgale1298]

Absolutely love this channel, re-enthused my love for the darkness as a whole... I was wondering if you have perfect pitch / can hear the correct key... Or do you work it out and then cut the video together to make you look super musically smart 😜

[@tripwirealarm]

Hi Justin. Can you do a video focusing on The Mars Volta? They are an amazing band famous for their musicianship and live shows, and they just released a new album.

[@martinrenner2992]

Thanks for introducing this band to me, somehow never heard their music before!

[@christineoconnell9237]

I stumbled across your channel and have now gone through your past posts. Thank you for an enjoyable watch. I love the way you discuss music, dissecting in a kind and proactive way. It shows your heart and a wonderful insight into different genre’s. Thank you.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks so much Christine!

[@glennoc8585]

saw them live years ago and was a great show. I like this new sound and she looks as pretty as ever.

[@lilmelvin11]

You keep turning me on to bands I haven't heard of before! "Stabbery stuff..." Thank you!

[@jaccie0007]

What a song! Thank You - never knew the band before....

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

6:00 I was thinking faster than a cannonball from Champagne Supernova. I've never heard the song you were thinking of, but now I have someone new to listen to.

[@alvarorodaguilar8143]

5:54 My fav part of the video! Damien Rice rules!

[@MichaelMcClelland1]

Justin, your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you.

[@andrewrawlinson2764]

Been watching your vids for a while now, love the content and everything about the channel, great to actually see what sort of person you are , funny and a fantastic musician 👍👍

[@ChrisPage68]

Major Talking Heads influence right there..

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

Enjoyed your performances at both Taylor Hawkins tribute shows!!!

[@andrade2129]

Justin RLZ

[@adamb.4585]

Man I forgot about Damien Rice, that guys great.

[@SimonfromAus]

Countdown to seeing the Darkness in Sydney on 16th October. So disappointed that I can't also see Steel Panther on the 21st too, but will be in Malaysia then...