Hayley Williams is living her best life.
No longer confined by the strictures of a major record label, Williams' recent release of new solo album Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party marks the start of a new era for Paramore's vocalist. Initially made available via her haircare company, Good Dye Young - fans could download its 17 songs by obtaining an access code with the purchase of one of her products - it arrived without any prior notice on July 28. And as if this left-field declaration of independence wasn't bold and original enough, Williams showed her disregard for music industry marketing and profiteering conventions by encouraging fans to share their codes, a callback to an era before streaming platforms dominated.
