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Hayley Williams Performs 'True Believer' on Fallon, Growing From Solo Piano to Full Ensemble

The appearance framed her solo era as politically engaged, previewing a physical release set for November 7.

Overview

  • On October 8, Williams played The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, starting alone at a piano before a full band and eight-piece string section joined.
  • Stereogum reported the words "Mississippi G-d Damn" were taped to the piano, and described the song as a protest piece about distance from her Southern roots.
  • Her solo album Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party is available digitally following its August release, with a physical edition scheduled for November 7, according to NME.
  • NME previously gave the initial 17-song collection a five-star review and highlighted the project's ambitious rollout from website demos to a cohesive album.
  • Coverage notes Williams identified Morgan Wallen as the "racist country singer" referenced on the album, confirmed Paramore are on a break rather than split, and joined the No Music For Genocide campaign.