Hayley Williamshas been having a blast going on musical side quests across Nashville.
Shes joined bothFinneasandCyndi Lauperin recent months.
The pop-up doubled as a reunion for Williams and Deftones, who last performed together over a decade ago.
Hayley Williams and Deftones performed “Minerva” during the band’s recent concert in Nashville.Josh Brasted/FilmMagic; Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Paramores own headlining tour, in support of their most recent albumThis Is Why, wrapped in November 2023.
Last year, they hit the road with Taylor Swift as special guests on the Eras tour.
More recently, Williams has beencontemplating heading on tour on her own.
These sporadic surprise appearances might just be her warming up.
Im going to try and finally play some shows next year that wouldve happened nearly 5 years ago now.
That is, if the world doesnt fucking stop before then.
I am going on tour.
Its not Paramore and truthfully, its just a little terrifying, Williams wrote at the time.
There was a time I thought I wouldnt tour Petals for Armor.
For Williams, performing live has also been a way of remaining grounded and connected as the world crumbles.
Being on tour is hard on the body, its hard on the brain.
