Hayley Williams releases new music on her website
It is currently unannounced whether these tracks are considered a new record, with the link also containing a live video and other miscellaneous content.
Williams has previously released two solo albums, Petals for Armor (2020) and Flowers for Vases/Descansos (2021), and reunited with Paramore for their 2023 album This Is Why.
She has used her platform to express strong political views, notably denouncing Donald Trump and Project 2025 at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Williams urged fans to vote to counter the Trump agenda, having also previously stated her strong opposition to those who vote for Ron DeSantis.
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