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Paramore release surprise remix album Re: This Is Why

American rockers Paramore have dropped a surprise remix album titled Re: This Is Why featuring notable alternative LGBTQIA+ acts. The revamped album features reimagined versions of tracks from their latest studio album, This Is Why, which came out earlier this year. Re: This Is Why includes contributions from LGBTQIA+ artists Julien Baker, Claud and Wet Leg, Remi Wolf, and Romy. Speaking on the new album, vocalist Hayley Williams says: “We’ve long wanted to recognize the connection we have with some of the artists who’ve influenced us as a band and/or who have…

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Steve Lacy reveals he was “raised” by industry legends Paramore and Prince

Gemini Rights artist Steve Lacy has opened up about his “favourite” artists and how they influenced his sound. In an interview with The Guardian, Lacy talked about musicians that “raised” him, including American acts Paramore, Prince and Weezer. “Growing up playing Guitar Hero put me on to a lot of rock and guitar music,” he said. “As I got older, artists such as Paramore raised me. Mac DeMarco, Dirty Projectors, Vampire Weekend. Even [the] Weezer [song] Undone is one of my favourite songs ever.” Continuing on his love for Paramore,…

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Hayley Williams criticises ‘Don’t Say Gay’ onstage

Hayley Williams spoke out against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws onstage. “Apparently we can’t say gay here. I want to see the gayest sh*t I’ve ever seen,” she roared, to the crowd’s delight, during a concert in Florida. Florida’s Senate passed a bill banning schools and teachers from covering topics related to sexuality or gender identity in March 2022. The video posted on the band’s official Tiktok was captioned “The Don’t Say Gay bill is a thinly veiled attempt to further stigmatize the LGBTQIA+ community. It is rooted in hate and…

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Paramore’s Hayley Williams celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in heartwarming essay

Paramore singer Hayley Williams has championed the LGBTQ+ community and POCs in a heartwarming social media post. On 23 October, the Petals of Armor singer took to the band’s Instagram to reflect on their incredible journey and impact in the music scene.  “To grow up in this scene was not a simple thing. To be celebrating it (and to be celebrated by it) is not a simple thing. Nothin about this life – for you, me, or anyone – is simple,” Williams wrote ahead of the band’s When We Were Young…

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Paramore’s Zac Farro breaks silence over his brother’s anti-LGBTQ+ statements

Paramore drummer Zac Farro has opened up about his brother and ex-bandmate’s past homophobic comments. Since the early 2000s, the pop-punk band has made massive waves with their hit singles like Misery Business and Ain’t It Fun. However, alongside their record-breaking music, the group has also had their fair share of controversy. Back in 2010, fans were shocked when Josh and Zac Farro left Paramore after their Brand New Eyes tour. “For the last year, it hasn’t seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore,” the remaining members said…

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