In case you missed it: Last Thursday, lead singer Hayley Williams and her band Paramore closed out "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" with a guns-blazing performance of "Brick By Boring Brick." The clip is striking in its precision, as the band, and especially Williams, took full advantage of the brief national spotlight.
Paramore's success hangs on Williams, a fiery performer with incredible vocal range, and she appears confident and comfortable. Just try and watch this performance without loving the singer's conviction, pipes and/or skanking. Her musically capable band members drive home the tight songwriting, but know the outfit's attraction comes in red and stripes. It's a winning combination, and proves this is a band that deserves the glitz, glamor and hysteria of super-stardom.
Paramore plays Merriweather Post Pavilion with Tegan and Sara, New Found Glory and Kadawatha July 31. Tickets are available now.