Singer-songwriter Hayley Williams quietly made 17 new solo tracks available via her official website on Monday, July 28.
There were no announcements surrounding the Paramore frontwoman’s newest release, just a hidden music drop that fans stumbled upon online via an access code.
To access the music, users reported unlocking the content by entering an access code from Williams’ Good Dye Young hair dye company that had been sent to her mailing list. Once entered, the full set of tracks appeared in the player, ready to stream.
“I thought new music was coming soon but not THIS soon wtf,” said one commenter on the Paramore subreddit. “I swear if she announces a tour soon ima be so pumped,” said another. “Who else is freaking out?! Need these songs on Spotify ASAP!” chimed in a third commenter.
Fans quickly noticed that the “Airplanes” singer had updated her Facebook cover photo — her first activity on the platform since her last solo album dropped four years ago. She also tweaked her Instagram bio to read, “the pleasure and the agony’s all mine.”
On July 23, Williams, 36, debuted a new single titled “Mirtazapine” on Nashville’s public radio station WNXP, handing over a CD with a handwritten note to the station. That surprise release, paired with the 17 unreleased tracks on her website, has fueled speculation that a new solo project may be on the way. As of now, nothing has been officially confirmed.
Paramore recently released a deluxe digital edition of All We Know Is Falling to mark the album’s 20th anniversary, but Williams’ most recent solo release remains Flowers for Vases / Descansos, which came out in 2021.
