There's no need to fear, Paramore fans. The band isn't breaking up.
It worried a lot of followers of their music when suddenly their website no longer exists, a concert cancellation occurred, and social accounts disappeared, Variety reports. However, they're becoming a free agent after completing Atlantic's contract — which led to the rumors.
Paramore is now a free agent
The end of the contract caused their website to end with a 404 Not Found, and posts from Instagram and X disappeared into nothing. Those accounts have a total of over 8 million followers.
Paramore is not breaking up, but the band is now a free agent.
The group wiped its social media clean and took down their official website on same the day its 20-year deal with Atlantic Records was up. https://t.co/dtNMA6Buxe
— Variety (@Variety) January 5, 2024
However, despite everything disappearing, there was an apology story on the Instagram account about canceling a recent show at iHeart's AlterEgo concert.
Article Continues Below“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paramore can no longer attend and perform at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO on January 13,” the statement said. “The band apologizes for any inconvenience.
Paramore's sixth studio album, This is Why, was released last February. It was their highest-charting album in a decade, Billboard reports.
Additionally, the band will be touring this year. They're set to join Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Europe on May 9 in Paris. From there, they're with Swift for three months until August 20 in London. Before this, the band is scheduled at festivals in Central and South America in March.
As for the Atlantic, the contract was a solo deal with Hayley Williams, who was signed in 2003 in a 360 deal. That means the artists share revenue from album sales, concerts, merch, and other places.
At the end of the day, it seems like Paramore is together, and the contract expiration is the reason behind most of the disappearances. Fans will breathe easier once they surface in performance or their socials are active again.