"The News" is a song by American rock band Paramore, released as the second single from their sixth studio album This Is Why on December 8, 2022.[1][2] It was written by the band and produced by Carlos de la Garza. The song was accompanied by its music video, released the same day.[3]
| "The News" | ||||
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| Single by Paramore | ||||
| from the album This Is Why | ||||
| Released | December 8, 2022 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Carlos de la Garza | |||
| Paramore singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The News" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"The News" was released on December 8, 2022.[1][2][3] According to Williams, "'The News' is one of those songs that came together pretty quickly and felt exciting from the start. It feels like a happy medium between classic Paramore angst and bringing in some influences we've always had but never exploited...watching Zac track drums for this one was one of my favorite memories from the studio."[3]
The song was later remixed by the Linda Lindas as a part of Paramore's remix album, Re: This Is Why.[4]
Composition
edit"The News" is a post-punk,[5][6] alternative rock,[7] and math rock[6] song. According to Loudwire, "the song...is a more driving, upbeat rocker within the verses, but pulls back to deliver a more hypnotic...chorus".[3]
Music video
editThe music video was released the same day as the song and was directed by Mike Kluge and Matthew DeLisi.[3]
Personnel
edit- Hayley Williams – vocals, backing vocals, composition
- Taylor York – guitar, composition
- Zac Farro – drums, percussion, composition
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts)[8] | 11 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 33 |
| UK Physical Singles (OCC)[10] | 9 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 34 |
References
edit- ^ a b Arcand, Rob (December 8, 2022). "Watch Paramore's Video for New Song "The News"". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Dailey, Hannah (December 8, 2022). "Here's 'The News': Paramore Drops New Song & Horror-Themed Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Childers, Chad (December 8, 2022). "Paramore Release New Song 'The News' With Horror Inspired Video". Loudwire. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 5, 2023). "Paramore's 'Re: This Is Why' Remix Album Features Collabs With Foals, Linda Lindas, Wet Leg & More". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (December 8, 2022). "Paramore share twitchy post-punk anthem "The News" off upcoming LP". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
It's a loud, driving, twitchy post-punk song…
- ^ a b "Hear the new Paramore song, "The News"". Treblezine. December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
…titled "The News," which pairs lyrics about anxiety from a 24-hour news cycle with a blend of pop hooks, math-rock complexity and a post-punk pulse.
- ^ Erickson, Anne (February 18, 2023). "Paramore This Is Why". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
"The News" is simply a catchy song and one that fits on the radio alongside previous Paramore chart-toppers, such as "Misery Business" and "Decode". That said, the song most closely recalls the straight-ahead alternative rock sound from which Paramore was built.
- ^ "Radio No9 Charts [Week 50/2022]". Radio-No9. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Paramore Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
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