Is Paramore the Only Exception?

MCR sang about growing up to watch your heroes sell a car on TV. For many of us, we've grown up to watch some of our heroes sell out. (Looking at you MCR & your million dollar concert tickets.) Or we've grown up to watch our heroes reveal themselves to be terrible people (@ Brendon Urie). Does the same apply to Paramore? Within the past couple years, the biggest "issue" that Paramore has publically undergone is that of their separation from Atlantic Records upon the completion of their 20 year record deal. The fallout from this was one cancelled show and a social media wipe. Fans are now left wondering what the future holds for the band, who has been relatively quiet. Contrasting this with the very public downfalls of bands like Panic! at the Disco, I think we can safely say that Paramore has not fallen victim to the 2010s pop punk curse.

Why did we like Paramore then?

Take one listen to Misery Business and tell me that it ISN'T catchy as all get out. We loved Paramore for the fast beats, killer guitar, and cool lyrics. Not to mention that they were one of the few female-fronted bands of the time, definitely the most famous. Personally, I loved Paramore because it felt like bottled feminine rage. Then I learned that Hayley Williams is originally from Mississippi, so no wonder she was so mad.

What can we take from Paramore now?

Their story is absolutely one of resilience. It's one of taking back your own name. After 20 years of essentially being held hostage by overlords of corporate greed, they are finally an independent agent. I look forward to seeing what art they create under their new independent status!