The hottest sound of the summer? K-pop.
The signs have been there since the start of the summer, with groups such as Stray Kids, Itzy, Enhypen and Ateez driving sweaty swarms of American K-pop fans to stadiums from Los Angeles to D.C.
Then two of the genre's international trailblazers reunited. The girl group BlackPink, whose four members dispersed to pursue high-profile solo projects over the past couple years, are back on tour together and promoting new music. The boy-band septet BTS wasted no time reconvening after the last of its members completed their mandatory military service in June, and have told fans that they are already at work on new music.
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Practical Purchases That Are Low-Key Super Exciting
A Bounce wrinkle release spray in a convenient travel size so you can take it with you on your next vacay. Seriously, who has time to iron while traveling?! There's also no telling if that dusty hotel iron is actually going to work. All you have to do is spray, tug the fabric a few times, then smooth the wrinkles away with your hand like some sort of magic wrinkle-fighting wizard. It's also perfect for refreshing any clothes you plan to wear a few times during your trip, thanks to the fresh scent. Built's "Puff Protein Bars" — they may look like a typical protein bar to the unsuspecting eye, but they're actually hiding a gooey, marshmallow center that's basically a delicious mountain of flavor packed with up to 17 grams of protein. I'm personally a bit obsessed with these — the Cookie Dough Chunk flavor is always in my kitchen. A set of limited edition wildflower Band-Aids so even your boo-boos will be super cute and match all the sundresses you bought for summer. Or! If you scrape your knee while gardening, these floral cuties will keep the happy vibes going. A set of breathable, seamless thongs, which are so comfy they've won over certified thong haters. Let's run down all the positives — they're sweat-wicking, they have a compression waistband, are they're super stretchy with an soft cotton liner. The negative? They might make your pairs from Skims and Victoria's Secret extremely jealous. An oscillating tower fan with six speed levels that cranks out some serious breeze without making serious noise. No really, you'll be so cool you'll stop day-dreaming about fall weather! There's even a timer function so it'll shut down when it starts to cool down late at night. Go ahead and pick out a name for it while you're waiting for the delivery, because this is basically about to become a member of the fam. An eight-compartment pill organizer so you can ditch the bulky bottles for something that's way easier to slip in your pocket. 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They're also super fast-drying, so no worries about accidentally smearing your extremely thorough to-do list. And a set of 10 retractable Crayola markers — wait, how long have these been a thing?! Do you know how many markers child-me had to toss because the cap went rolling under the stove, never to be seen again?! Well, today's kids (and kids at heart) can simply give these a satisfying click once they're done coloring, and today's parents can rest assured that these markers will last through dozens of arts and crafts sessions. A portable air compressor that has "Super Adult" written all over it. You won't jump for joy once it arrives at your doorstep, but you'll be STOKED when you realize your tire pressure is low on your next road trip... and you have no idea where the next gas station is. It even has a flashlight so you can use it at night, and it's small enough to stow away in your trunk or glove compartment without taking up too much space. They thought of everything. A smooth edge can opener — a helpful gadget and cool party trick in one! This can remove the entire top of most drink cans, meaning you can spruce up your bev with ice, syrups, or fresh fruit without having to dirty an extra glass. Imagine sipping a wild berry Poppi (the best flavor, FYI) with actual blueberries floating in your can. 😭 Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream if you've reached the era of your life where finding new skincare is genuinely exciting. The tube may seem unassuming, but this magic formula contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, while glycerin and aloe add some extra hydration. Put that Groupon for a laser treatment down — try this first! And a lightweight gel-cream from Nivea that uses the magic of an incredible called ~Q10~ to help firm and moisturize your skin — and it's racked up more than 17,000 rave ratings. Reviewers say it takes consistent use over a few weeks to see results, but those who stuck with it have seen improvements in the smoothness of their neck, thighs, and more. A next-level toothbrush your dentist will be so ridiculously proud of you for using. It has the standard bristles you'd expect from any toothbrush (it also looks like any other toothbrush, let's be honest), but the game-changer is the extra-long bristles that are 10x thinner — meaning they can reach in between teeth and under the gum line to help sweep away food and residue. Dare I say you might actually look forward to brushing?! The Pink Stuff, a tub of cleaning paste that against all odds has become one of the biggest celebs on TikTok (no really, it's racked up 156,000 positive ratings). It'll completely revitalize your sink, bathtub, and neglected oven with the help of a little elbow grease. You'll stare in awe as you realize that crayon stain on your staincase wasn't as permanent as you thought. A delightfully affordable instant foot peeling spray that makes giving yourself at at-home pedi just as nice as going to the salon. If you're looking for a fast-acting, super convenient way to get rid of dead skin pronto, just spray a few spritzes on clean feet, rub off dead skin (the formula will start to roll up into tiny balls to help you exfoliate!) then wash it off! The ChomChom pet hair remover roller — it'll pick up each and every stray hair your fur baby leaves in their wake. It's perfect for restoring your couch back to its former glory or making your car's seats look presentable again. Reviewers especially love this one (it's a constant best-seller on Amazon) since it only takes a few rolls back and forth to pick up the toughest pet hair, and the quick-release button makes it a breeze to remove the gross-but-satisfying ball of fur from the roller brush. A satin bonnet so silky smooth it's inspired more than 10,000 reviewers to leave a 5-star rating for upgrading the bonnet experience. Those satisfied reviewers love that it's super soft (yes, the inside is also lined with satin!) and roomy enough for long hair. And all my fellow hot sleepers will be relieved to know it's breathable enough to wear all night long! Suction cup knobs that are about to completely change your bathroom storage game. The twist-and-lock design can easily adhere to glass, plastic, mirror, or porcelain surfaces — and it holds up to 15 pounds! You can also easily remove them and place them in a new area as many times as you want, so your loofah knobs can become your hand towel knobs with ease. A 3D-printed battery organizer and dispenser, which is honestly so genius and helpful, it weirdly makes me a bit emotional? 🤔 Where has this been all my life?! You simply pop the batteries in at the top, grab one from the bottom when needed, and the rest will roll down so you can quickly and easily grab another. All you parents out there, this is about to become the MVP of your household. A 3-in-1 wireless charger so you can power up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time — no more wishing you had way more USB ports near your bed! The standout feature might just be the foldable design, meaning you can take it to the office with you so your noise-canceling AirPods never run out of juice. Imagine having to listen to your co-workers instead?! An absolutely genius device called a "Supoon" — this perfectly sized spoon not only helps you scrape every last bit of food from the container (think: peanut butter, yogurt, cream cheese, etc.) but also has a unique design that keeps it away from the countertop when you set it down! This is about to prevent SO many "babe, stop leaving your peanut butter spoon on the counter" arguments. The beloved Hard as Hoof nourishing cream made with beeswax and jojoba oil to condition brittle nails and cuticles (on your fingers AND toes!) and have them looking as shiny and fresh as they did before that gel manicure did its damage. It's designed to sink in quickly (a rare feat in the world of cuticle oils) and it also smells like coconuts. I probably should have led with the coconut part. 🥥 🤤 A jar-opening tool that will be an absolute lifesaver when that jar of Ragu is holding on to the lid like its life depends on it (to be fair, it kind of does). It has four different slots to help open a variety of jar sizes, and there's even a helpful hook at the top to help with pull-tab cans when it's a Chef Boyardee kind of night. An exfoliating glove with immediate results you can actually see — seriously, the dead skin just clumps up and rolls right off of your body. It's somehow satisfying and gross at the same time. 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A pack of antibacterial paper soap sheets that will seriously come in handy when the public restroom you're using is out of that mysterious pink sludge they call soap. Just pull out a sheet, wet it, get to lathering, and thank yourself for being such a smart shopper. A glasses lens cleaner so you finally say goodbye to those microfiber cloths and disposable wipes that just seem to smear the dirt and oil all over your lenses. This little tool has a small brush on one side to wipe away dirt and dust, while the microfiber pads on the other side will wipe away oils for a streak-free finish without scratching your lenses. It even comes with a case so you can keep it clean when not in use. You'll be seeing in 4K in no time! An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil that'll do the impossible — make you excited about washing your face at night. It's specifically designed to help regulate your sebum production and break down blackheads, making it a great option for all my fellow oily-skinned peeps. It also helps break down makeup, so you can finally stop wasting money on makeup-removing wipes! A super grippy suction attachment so you can stick your phone to basically any smooth surface (think mirrors, walls, windows, basically anything without any texture). I recently saw someone use one of these to stick their phone to the back of a plane seat and my jaw dropped as I was filled with pure jealousy.
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How All Time Low Turned Outside Noise Into New Music
Twenty years into their career as a band, All Time Low hit a crossroads. They had just re-recorded and released a compilation album, revisiting the catalog hits that made them pop-punk pioneers in the mid-aughts. As All Time Low tapped into the nostalgia of past milestones, they were forced to contend with their legacy, and more importantly, what next steps to take. Would they walk away or brave a new chapter? That question also came as the band was embroiled in a major legal drama, which involved a defamation suit All Time Low filed in response to serious accusations of sexual abuse by fans online against founding guitarist Jack Barakat. A storm of controversy ensued as the All Time Low fanbase split into two camps: supporters and detractors of the band, both unequivocal in their stances. It all made the band's next move particularly important. More from Rolling Stone Warped Tour to Head to Washington, D.C., for Second Consecutive Year Warped Tour Pulled Off the Impossible and Took Fans Back in Time Cartel to Celebrate 'Chroma' 20th Anniversary With Re-Recording and Fall Tour Last August, All Time Low played three shows in celebration of their compilation album, which they dubbed the Forever Shows. The Baltimore-bred band performed to 14,000 ecstatic fans at their hometown amphitheater. It was their biggest show to date. Electrified by the crowd of dedicated fans who sang nearly every lyric back to them, All Time Low found the answer to the question hanging over them. 'There's still a story to be told here and there's still another chapter for All Time Low,' lead singer and guitarist Alex Gaskarth says over Zoom. 'It really made us fall in love with the band all over again and made us want to go and make this record,' he adds, reflecting on the pivotal 2024 performances. A few months after those Forever Shows, All Time Low requested to dismiss their defamation suit without prejudice. 'All Time Low has chosen to handle the matter privately and protect the identities of those behind Doe 2, instead of pursuing further litigation at this time… The investigation proved what All Time Low knew all along – the allegations in the posts are completely and utterly false,' the band's lawyer shared in a statement with Rolling Stone at the time. Now, All Time Low is ready to talk about it all. Rolling Stone spoke with Alex Gaskarth about the band's new chapter with aptly titled 10th LP Everyone's Talking!, how controversies influenced the record, and what the band's hope is for the future. You played at the Vans Warped Tour in D.C. for their and performed with the American University cheer squad and D.C.'s Different Drummers marching band. Why was it important to bring them onstage with you guys?There was a lot behind it. The idea came from us looking at the Warped Tour performance as a celebration. We knew that it was the 30th anniversary and we wanted to do something special and new and unique. We'd never really done a show where we had that many moving parts and other performers as an extension of our show. So it started as this fun challenge for us to try and tackle for such an epic day and a celebration of the Warped Tour. Then as we got into piecing it all together, the D.C.'s Different Drummers came to us and said they'd be down to be a part of it. We loved the idea of having a heavy representation on the stage. It was important to have, particularly that weekend when there was so much else going on in D.C. A lot of folks, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, I think are feeling scared and out of place. It was great to be able to use the Warped Tour environment that has always been known as a diverse and welcoming community to lift them up and to extend a warm hug at a time when it feels like everybody freaking needs a warm hug. You told the crowd, 'This is the place to be tonight in D.C., I'll tell you that.' Just a few miles away President Trump hosted his birthday . Was that a pointed remark?I can assure you it was. Soupy [Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years] put it slightly differently, but he said, 'I'm going to say it with my whole chest.' In hindsight, I probably should have said it with my whole chest, but this is me now retroactively clarifying that it was with my whole chest that I very much mean that was the place to be. You just announced your new album . When did you guys decide to get back into the studio?We write a lot with Dan Swank, our fifth Beatle, who is also producing the majority of this record. We wrote together on the road where we have a little studio set up on the bus. There were songs being written over the course of the Tell Me I'm Alive tour and The Forever Sessions tour but we didn't know if they were going to be a body of work. Around the time that we were starting to play those 20 year celebration shows, it just put us in this mindset of 'there's something here that we can keep going.' It set the tone. That's when we started piecing the songs together and made a real intentional effort to get back in the studio and write, write, write. We started putting together the actual album in the middle of last year. It was done in sections. We'd spend a few weeks here writing songs and step away. One of the things we've learned about making albums now is to give the songs some room to breathe and to come back to the ones that we truly love. There's a song on the album called 'Butterflies' that we wrote pretty close to the end of the process; I didn't need to live with that one to know that it was special. It's unlike anything we've done in a while. I fluctuate with my writing — there are songs with concepts that are very easy to follow and then sometimes there are songs where I lean a little more into more off-the-cuff poetry and it's left open for interpretation. 'Butterflies' leans a bit that way. It reminds me of the lyricism on Don't Panic, like something from that era kind of spun over into this one. When you look back at all the albums that you've made, it's fun to draw those comparisons and be like, 'Oh yeah, it's got a bit of that to it.' Why did you choose 'Suckerpunch' as the lead single?When we wrote it, there was a feeling in the room that day. We all said, 'This feels like the first thing that people need to hear.' It felt like a good statement like, 'Hi, we're here. We're back, and we're ready to go.' It was an exciting way to announce that we're back in a way that's hard not to pay attention to. It felt like coming out of the gates swinging with that heavy leaning guitar riff. We thought that would translate really well with a live audience too. You have a world tour kicking off in North America in the fall. With 10 albums to choose from now, how are you going to pick the setlist?It's really funny, the biggest argument that we have in the band at this point is about the setlist. Whenever we have to put together a show, it's tough. We always want to make a show that feels well-crafted. I personally always hate the nostalgia band vibe. I love our legacy and our old music, but I see us as a current band making current music. Whenever we put together a set list, I want to show love to the new songs while also fitting in the old. I feel really good about the fact that 'Suckerpunch' and 'The Weather' came out first. Sometimes the songs that end up going off live are deeper cuts on the album, but in this case, those two songs are going to translate really well for the live show. One focus of making this record was 'what's going to pop off at the shows?' We're putting our best foot forward there with these first two tracks. I can see a sea of people just bopping. Is there any particular song that a band member fights for?Oh yeah. If anyone so much as infers that we take 'Lost In Stereo' off a set list, Jack will not be a happy boy. That's his song. I don't know that it's ever left the set list because he fights hard for it. There have been times where we've been like, 'Hey man, what if for this tour we just didn't play that one and popped a different one in there?' He's like, 'No, I'll walk.' What's the significance behind the album title ?I think it's the dichotomy between gossip and celebration. There was this sentiment in the air off the tail of these Forever shows. There was a buzz about All Time Low again. There's the people that have been supportive of us through over 20 years, and then there's people that have found out about our band in more recent times with Wake Up Sunshine and Tell Me I'm Alive. It felt like for the first time in a long time the entire fandom was really buzzing over the story of All Time Low and what we've done over the course of our time as a band. We kept saying 'everyone's talking.' It was a phrase that kept getting thrown around, and then the more we honed in on the album, the more we were like, 'That's such a buzz-worthy title. Let's line it up.' It's definitely intriguing, even compared to some of the band's other album titles. Hell yeah, I'll take that. We were going for it. Over the past few years, the band has been involved in a very public legal battle. How has that impacted the making and release of ?Obviously it's been a dark cloud over our last few years. It was a really difficult thing to navigate and deal with. All of it has been talked about, covered, said, so there's not much more to say there, but it affected the writing process and the creative process in that what more was there to say when there was just this horrible thing that we were going through and navigating? It didn't make it easy to want to write about anything. Coming out the other side of it and getting to share our side of the experience, it feels good. It feels liberating, and it's nice to know that the truth is out there and that we can now proceed without this dark cloud hanging over us. It's a sigh of relief, honestly, and a breath of fresh air. We're so excited for the future. Fans in the All Time Low subreddit have that the lyrics in 'Suckerpunch' seem to reference the public legal battle from the past few years. Was that purposeful? Did you have an audience in mind when you wrote and released 'Suckerpunch'?Oh yeah. There's definitely a hint of that in the song. We live in a world these days where so much can be heavily influenced by faceless voices and opinions on the internet and on social media. The song was in response to some of that in the sense of there are people that resoundingly just seem to want to take you down and seem to get their kicks in the comments section being negative. This song is accepting that and being okay with being the punching bag. It's like, 'I'm going to put myself out there and I'm going to take this risk at living my dream. I know that's going to come with some licks along the way. I'm down to take a couple punches, let's go.' That felt liberating. This song was a way to acknowledge we're here to get past those things and continue to try to thrive. I just hope it feels hopeful. There's a tinge of hope to everything on this record that is exciting. What would you say in response to fans that might be hesitant to listen to the new project in light of the controversies from the past few years?I understand it in a way because it's never easy to see these things in the media and know how to feel about them. The main thing that I'll say is that we stand behind what we said. We established that in the best way we could in a court of law. We established what we set out to say all along, which is that All Time Low has always been a safe space and it's always been a place of cultivating support for people, support for one another, and bringing people together in a celebratory way. As far back as I can remember, that's been the message of our shows. The people that do come to our shows really feel that, and that's what they've told us all along. So much of what you see online is unfortunately not real and can be so easily made up and manipulated. We were living in the shadow of that for a while. That's why those 20 year celebration shows last year felt so good to kind of come out the other side of. It was about 14,000 people coming together under one roof to celebrate and have a great time and support one another in the community that we've been lucky to build around this band. We left the stage of those shows going, 'This is why we do this.' Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?Yes, I would say so. We're invigorated, we're inspired. We feel lucky to be able to do this, to be granted the platform and the privilege to take a stage every night. We've always felt that way, but it's much easier to acknowledge it when you've been through something as difficult as that. It really puts you in perspective of going like, 'man, we're lucky to do what we do.' It's nice that people come and support us doing what we love doing. The album is being released under your new label imprint Basement Noise Records. What was the reason to go that route and release the first independent record since your debut album?We were with Fueled by Ramen for the last couple records and it was an amazing label to be a part of. Then, as is the nature of the business, the parent company of Fueled By Ramen went through a massive shakeup. By the time the cards landed, we were mid-record cycle for Tell Me I'm Alive, and the label just wasn't the label that we signed with anymore. We've been around the sun enough times at this point as a band to know there's a tendency for things to change without you realizing and suddenly it's like you're not part of the machine that you signed up to be a part of. We had finished up with the [last] record and we were winding down the cycle and we saw all these people that we loved working with moving on from their jobs. We realized it was probably time for us to move on too. We wanted to take some of the control back and it felt like the right time to do that. It's one thing to be an artist and to make this body of work that you pour your blood, sweat and tears into and love so much and then hand it over to this big company and go, 'please do all the right things with this.' We're fortunate to be in a place where we have more say in the business side of things and the decisions that get made. It's just a really freeing place to be this deep into a career. Some of your peers like Mayday Parade and the Maine have also recently gone back to being independent again after years of being in a band. Has this trend come up in conversation at all?You're seeing it more and more now where artists are starting to approach the business with a little more awareness. We came up at the same time as bands like Mayday Parade and the Maine, and we were all just kids chasing a dream. It sounds corny, but that's what it was. We weren't put together in board meetings. We were kids that played VFW halls and just wanted to make loud music and then dove into the business. We were naive. All Time Low signed a deal that we were fortunate wasn't a terrible deal, but had we been presented with a terrible one, we probably would've signed it. We were just stoked to be at the table and there's a million stories of bands that did sign the bad deals. With all the years of experience that All Time Low has gained, how does it feel like to be guiding new up and coming bands like the Paradox?It's funny. It was actually Benji and Joel [Madden] that told me, 'Look, man, you're in the driver's seat now. You're in that position.' They were a bit older than us and when we were starting to come up, they really took us under their wing and showed us some ropes because we had a Maryland connection. We were lucky to have them as mentors. It hadn't really dawned on me that we were now in that position until they said it. I realized there are some artists out there that look to us for what to do. I would never be so bold as to assume anyone wants to hear what bullshit I have to say to them. At the same time, if anybody comes to us and asks how we handled specific situations or even watches us from the side stage and steals a couple of our jokes, I love it. That's what we did coming up and I think it's amazing to sort of be in those shoes now. What do you think it takes for a band to be 'in it for the long haul' in 2025?It's hard to say because the landscape has changed so much in music. It almost feels like there's no way of knowing exactly where the industry is going to go next. What it comes down to for me is performing. I love being on a stage and I love feeling the connection and the back and forth with an audience. I really respect artists who have maintained that for years. Some people criticize performers who are in their 60s, 70s, or 80s and say they should have thrown in the towel years ago. But these people are getting up on stage and doing the damn thing because they live and breathe their music. I was lucky enough to go to one of Paul McCartney's shows on the last tour. It was right before his 80th birthday, and the dude played for three hours nonstop. That is someone who loves to play music doing the damn thing. I aspire to be that. I want to be in the game for as long as I possibly can making music for people. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
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Paramore's ‘All We Know Is Falling' Was a Revolutionary Emo Moment. 20 Years Later, It Still Is
It started at Warped Tour 2005. Five teens from Franklin, Tennessee thrashing around a scrappy, makeshift stage on a flatbed truck with unabashed confidence and emotion-packed songs. At the center was a beacon, sporting a graphic t-shirt and auburn hair, with a voice that pierced through all the noise. This was Paramore's first Warped Tour appearance, and that voice belonged to lead singer Hayley Williams, a fire-cracker of a performer amidst the festival's black-clad parade of dejected boys. In retrospect, it's crazy to think that Paramore, one of the biggest bands to come out of the pop-punk and emo scene, was once relegated to the female-only Warped Tour stage known as the Shiragirl stage, far from main stage acts like Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance, who would soon be their peers in the pop-rock mainstream. 'As a 16-year-old who had dreams of playing with the big boys, it felt like we were being slighted,' Williams told Vulture in 2020. For Paramore, that just meant they had to rock harder. 'I would spit farther, yell louder, and thrash my neck wilder than anyone,' Williams added in the same interview. More from Rolling Stone Hear Hayley Williams Debut New Song 'Mirtazapine' on Nashville Radio How All Time Low Turned Outside Noise Into New Music Zac Farro Is One of One on Latest Solo Single '1' And that she did. The way Williams commanded the tiny, pink-bannered stage was a turning point for the emo genre, and would prove to have a ripple effect beyond the confines of that scene. Here was this teen girl showing she could rock amongst the best of the scene with powerhouse vocals and great songs to match. It shouldn't have been a phenomenon, but at that time of peak misogyny, it was. While most people heard of Paramore because of their breakout 2007 LP Riot!, it was All We Know Is Falling that served as their introduction to a generation of fans on that vital first Warped Tour run. This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Paramore's sharp debut, which laid the foundation for everything the band would become. (To celebrate, Paramore has just released a deluxe version of the album, which includes the first-ever digital release of their 2006 B-sides EPThe Summer Tic.) All We Know Is Falling is simple, introspective, and filled with hardcore influences from bands like Deftones and Underoath, filtered through a pop-punk sensibility. Explosive, dark-tinged tracks like 'Emergency' and 'Pressure' showed Paramore's penchant for bangers — and have since become notable additions to the emo canon. From the album's instrumentation to its lyrics, All We Know Is Falling displays Paramore's strengths as they bellowed about their shared dreams and experimented with screamo singing on songs like 'My Heart.' Though Williams admitted to being careful to not use any defining pronouns in the lyrics for All We Know Is Falling and some of the band's subsequent records, she still didn't shy away from writing about her personal experiences as a young woman. 'Conspiracy' is the first Paramore song ever written and is about the controversy behind Williams' name being the only one on the band's record contract because she was the key interest of Atlantic Records. 'Explain to me this conspiracy against me and tell me how I've lost my power,' Williams wails. 'We wrote those songs over the course of probably a year,' Williams told Time in 2023. In the same interview, drummer Zac Farro shared how the actual album was recorded and created within three weeks. 'That it made us not second guess ourselves… That's something we still attribute to this day in helping us make quick decisions.' Looking back 20 years after the fact, it's a feat that a pack of teenagers had such strong instincts from the jump. At the time, Paramore was both accessible and preternatural; they were everyday teens that proved to young kids anyone could make a band, but with talent well beyond their years. But the mere fact of Williams' presence made them otherworldly and spoke directly to young women; Paramore proved that their voice mattered, too. 20 years later, it's a fact that's inescapable and cannot be overstated. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has the lacy white dress from Paramore's theatrical 'Emergency' music video on display as part of the Warped Tour exhibit. In the museum description, Williams is specifically heralded for inspiring future generations of bold musicians like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo. Those Gen Z icons may not front rock bands, but Paramore, with Williams at the helm, showed them how to navigate their own thriving alternative avenue. In a 2005 interview, a week after the release of All We Know Is Falling, Williams was asked what advice she'd give to girls who want to be in the music industry. 'Do it for yourself. Don't do it because it seems cool or anything,' she said 'It's hard because you either have people who like you because they say you're hot or you have people who hate you because you're a girl. And a lot of people don't give you a chance. But you're doing it because you love it and it's what you love to do, then it's not hard.' Nearly two decades later, in 2022, Paramore played the inaugural year of the emo nostalgia festival When We Were Young. This time, they served as co-headliners alongside My Chemical Romance, cementing their status as scene titans. During their set, Williams delivered a brutally honest emo history lesson before launching into a post-hardcore take on 'Here We Go Again' from All We Know Is Falling. 'When Paramore came onto the scene in roughly 2005, the scene was not always a safe place to be if you were different,' she said. 'I can think of nothing more anti-establishment than young women, people of color, and the queer community… If you are one of those people, there is space for you now.' It's a message they've been sharing since the early days. Now, 20 years after Paramore's debut, it's a goal they've met. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
