THE famous rock band may be thinking “ain’t it fun” to toy with their fans’ emotions, but even the band’s die-hard supporters couldn’t pretend to be “fake happy” about the news.
Paramore still hasn’t explained “this is why” they decided to delete seemingly all content from their website and social media accounts, leaving devoted listeners curious to see what’s in store for the band.
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When did Paramore delete posts on social media?
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Paramore seemingly wiped all traces of themselves off the internet.
The band started by deleting all content from their social media pages, including their Instagram account.
All content on their X, formerly Twitter, account has also been deleted.
The band also removed the profile picture on their official Facebook and YouTube pages.
Paramore’s co-founder, lead singer, and keyboardist, Hayley Williams, also erased all photos and reels from her own personal Instagram account.
The band’s website, paramore.net, was completely scrubbed, leading users to an error page.
Fans were left wondering what the future had in store for their favorite band.
They couldn’t look up future tour dates, browse or buy the band’s official merchandise, or get an inside, behind-the-scenes look at how the band operates on their website or social media accounts.
The band, which has been together for over 20 years, has managed to survive – albeit with some membership changes – clashes with their record labels, internal feuds, and the whirlwind drama that fame often brings, producing six iconic albums since their debut in 2004.
On December 14, 2023, Uproxx published an interview with band, citing that they’ve “fulfilled all label obligations and are effectively free agents.”
According to Uproxx, “all three members agreed there’s a level of uncertainty [for their future].”
Despite not having a clear next step, it didn’t seem like the band was planning on splitting up anytime soon.
Williams stated: “The only thing that matters is we will still get to be each other’s community.”
Zac Farro, the band’s drummer, added: “I just hope we can keep building the Paramore empire and then rule the world.”
As of December 27, 2023, Paramore has yet to comment on the news and has stayed silent as to why they erased all of their content.
What are fans saying about it?
The band’s actions have caused a mix of responses on the internet.
Some users remain pretty optimistic. They believe the content erasure is simply due to the band signaling that a new era – and new music – is coming.
Other users are crushed and think the band has decided to take a hiatus from recording and performing music.
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A select few are outraged, and upon hearing the news, believe that the band has broken up for good.
Paramore fans took to social media to share their thoughts, tweeting their opinions about the content deletion.
One super-fan joked: “morning (if it was a good morning i wouldn’t have woken up to a possible paramore breakup).”
Another user tweeted: “paramore disappearing from the internet… if they announce a break up you will NOT see me again.”
One user wrote: “paramore literally can’t break up because they’re on the eras tour next year,” citing the band’s commitment to joining Taylor Swift on tour in 2024.
X user @fueledbyrobert also drew comparisons between Paramore and Taylor Swift, who similarly wiped all social media content ahead of her 2017 release, Reputation.
He wrote: “Paramore’s pareputation… here they are sparking fresh breakup rumours- let’s talk about Paramore’s pareputation – Paramore calling attention to themselves with their social media cleanse – so instead we’ll talk about Paramore’s Pareputation. Pareputation. Pareputation.”
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Who is in Paramore?
Paramore is an American band from Franklin, Tennessee.
The group was founded in 2004 by lead vocalist Hayley Williams and drummer Zac Farro.
The band’s current third member, guitarist Taylor York, joined the band in 2007.
Previous members include Josh Farro, Jeremy Davis, Jason Bynum, John Hembree, and Hunter Lamb.
Paramore’s music includes a mix of genres, including alternative rock, pop-punk, emo, new wave, and pop-rock.
Their debut album, All We Know Is Falling, was released in 2005 to moderate success.
The band’s second album, Riot!, reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 shortly after its release on June 12, 2007.
One of the album’s singles, Misery Business, catapulted the band to fame, achieving mainstream success worldwide.
By April 20, 2021, the album achieved triple-platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America.
On February 10, 2023, the band released their sixth album – and first album in six years – This Is Why.
The album garnered the band two Grammy nominations.
The band’s album secured a nomination for Best Rock Album, and the album’s single, This Is Why, was also nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance.
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