Paramore: 'After Laughter' and Losing Friendships | Apple Music 

thanks, Zane.

Wow I can't believe Taylor York singlehandedly saved music

Taylor is the hero. He brought Zac back, he was always there for Hayley... He's the one that made us hear a new Paramore song yesterday and I am so grateful to him about it. He's the real MVP I guess we could say haha

Taylor saved Paramore and us all.

and this is why ppl gotta stop sleeping on Taylor! He's the best kind of friend you can have and the SAVIOR of Paramore. he's legendary

Whenever Hayley was saying nice things about Taylor you could see him analysing it all. He probably didn't realise how much he'd done...

At this point I'm pretty confident they will forever be my favourite band

I have this feeling taylor was thinking "please get your shoes off my couch" the entire time

taylor squinting at hayley when she compliments him is my aesthetic

"I had dreams about it of me, like, them calling me and be like HURRY UP WE NEED YOU and I'd be like OH CRAP" - Zac Farro

I teared up watching this. When Zac talked about his dreams of Paramore calling him because they needed him it made me tear up that his dreams became a reality and it all came full circle. With every album and interview Paramore does, I feel like I fall in deeper love with them not just as a band but as people that have their issues and go through hard times. Thank you for such an amazing and long interview (I wish all interviews were like this) can't wait for the next part. I'm so proud of Paramore and I'm super pumped for the album.

Hayley's shoes on Taylor's white couch gave me anxiety

Zane Lowe acts as a psychologist, asking the right questions and taking the conversation to a point of trust that you could only achieve with your best friends and a couple of beers. This is a master class of journalism and one of the best music interviews I have ever seen. My respects.

22:51 Hayley: 'Taylor told me, you know, we went to coffee one day, and he was like, 'I am your friend. And I will be your friend if Paramore is a thing. And if it's not a thing, if you wanna write music, then we'll write music. It doesn't even have to be for-no one can ever hear it. Like, you just tell me and I'll support you." THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. WHY CAN'T WE HAVE MORE PEOPLE LIKE TAYLOR YORK.

you can tell hayley still has a deep sadness inside of her just from this interview. from the very early ages of paramore i always got the vibe that zac & taylor were best friends while hayley and jeremy always leaned on each other. the first time jeremy got kicked out of the band hayley was the one to convince them to let him rejoin in the first place. i read in the new york times interview that came out yesterday that jeremy's lawyer stated that jeremy didn't "leave" the band - which makes me think something REALLY bad happened that ended w him being kicked out. hence why there seems to be a lot of bad blood and this whole lawsuit thing. it's really unfortunate because hayley has gotten so much flack over the years when really she is one of the most genuine artists in the music industry. and now everything with jeremy seems to really have taken a toll on her and it's super sad to watch. i remember how excited she seemed when the self titled came out but in this interview she just seems very... quite and uncertain? also. 2017 is the year of taylor york. i am so fucking glad that man is finally getting recognition for everything he has done. not only is he a musical genius, but he's the reason this band continues to do what they do and put out the best records. can't wait to see what this new album has in store and i hope that hayley finds her voice again

Honestly crying bc Zac is too honest and perf

I wanna hang out in Taylor's house too

I swear to god, every time hayley starts talking about how much taylor's support means to her i start crying. I love their friendship so much because they've been through so much together but they could always rely on each other. I think you can see that they truly have a special bond.

I really hope Hayley is ok. She's such an amazing artist and creator, and I want her to appreciate herself and what she's done like all Paramore fans do. She deserves to be happy.

It takes a lot to be vulnerable and sit down to have an interview like this. Thank you, Zane and thank you, Paramore.

this is such a crucial interview. literally cried over zac. fck. i love these guys. and taylor i'm so happy and proud of you.

You have to give Taylor immense credit for not just filling the song writing gap left by Josh, but by bringing his own influence and not having it sound like a knock off of the earlier records.

Taylor and Hayley essentially saying that "Ain't It Fun" is the song that kept the band rolling during Self-Titled era reminds me of FOB saying that "Where Did The Party Go" was the song that saved the band... That should show that they were never intending to sell out and be radio pop superstars.. they only wanted to recapture the fun of making records with your friends, and it took those songs totally outside their comfort zone to bring them around. The upbeat sound isn't a departure, and it isn't a sell out, it's a battle cry.

Zane is a superb interviewer, really on the ball with his comments.

I love how Hayley's expression changes when Taylor calls her loyal, like, you can see how much it means to her that he says that.

God knows the world doesn't need another band. Thank you Paramore for staying with us!

im so happy when zac started talking about being italian and stuff and said "the list goes on" its like their own inside joke and they all started laughing my heart is so happy i cant even

I LOVE TAYLOR SO MUCH HE HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR PARAMORE GOD BLESS YOU T

It's pretty clear Hayley is not over some things (maybe Jeremy leaving and all that suing shit). You can see it in her face, and if you compare to when they released Self-Titled it becomes more clear. Her excitement about the album and the new songs was so visible.

Taylor forgot to dress like a sailor

taylor has some nice eyebrows.

Part 2 is coming out May 12th when the album comes out because they're going to be going in depth of the album track by track and they don't want to spoil it.

"Hey is Zac there?" his voice lol

Thank you to choosing to carry on with paramore. Honestly wouldn't mind if you took things slow..glad to know paramore is still keeping up and fighting💙❤️💛

I love how Zane makes this such an effortless conversation whilst still asking all the nosey questions we all want answers too. So thankful for at least one more album. Hurt my heart a few times throughout when Hayley looked genuinely sad. But I'm hoping that's just her concentration face :P

this interviewer knows his shit

They are so real. Down to earth. With problems, that's why I love them so much.

Hayley doesn't look like she's 'there' in this interview; she's obviously (as she said) struggling with her mental health and it breaks me to see her so quiet and hurt. I love them all so damn much.

I play drums, I started to listen to Paramore back in 2009 because Zac was so awesome I became a huge fan because of Zac, when he left I was really disappointed. To see him back it's overwhelming

36:19 changed my life

i want a friend like Taylor :(

"when you lose friends, it's like you lose a part of yourself; you lose these memories that it feels you are not allowed to have them anymore." 😭😭😭

Wow. I had no idea how bad the leaving of Jeremy hit them. :(

This interview will change some people's minds about that new single, I think.

Two things made me tear up: Zac saying how he dreamed of being back in the band w his best friends, bc he was always the kid who just liked playing w them, he didnt know if it would be certain And hayley, ugh when she said "im tired of losing friends" just gutted me, and when zac first talked about josh, she just looked all deep in thought, sad and missing him : (

Yeah, you play with that ring, Zac. I missed you. Missed all y'all.

this whole video showed me how much of an angel taylor is.

I want a best friend like Taylor 😭😭😭 He's such a saviour in Paramore. Edit: I wanna hug Zac so bad, this is sad

I just fucking love this band, man. I'm so glad that Zac is back and that they reconciled because I feel that rarely happens in groups or bands when someone leaves. Thank God for Taylor, he really saved this band! Hayley is awesome as always. This interview was great and I appreciate the honesty. Watching this interview reminded me of why Paramore is my favorite band an why I will probably always love them. Hard Times is a great song and I'm really looking forward to After Laughter!

How can you not tear up from watching such a raw interview with these three beautiful humans. I don't know why I'm so attached to this band. I think its because I spent the last 10 years of my life listening to their music which helped me get through some of the hardest seasons in my life. I'm now 28 and I turn into that teenage girl all over again. Like when I heard Misery Business for the first time on the radio. Thank you Paramore for continuing to make beautiful music in the midst of so much sorrow. I am forever grateful.

The day will come when I'm middle aged and Josh, Zac, Hayley, Taylor, and Jeremy put their past behind them and pair up for a "Paraunion". I would tear off my ears and offer it to the gods if they'd let me hear Josh and Taylor's rhythmic strings, Jeremy's boasting bass, Zac's earth-shaking percussions, and Hayley's powerful vocals altogether once again. Alas here's to hoping we all live long enough to find out when.

Hayley: This has been the longest break we've taken between records Paramore 6: Hold my vinyl

Hayley has faced so much sexism and bullshit in this industry and it kills me to see how visibly it's taken a toll. A male lead singer would never get called a 'diva' or a 'bitch', especially when she's clearly tried very hard to keep this thing a band. The point Zane made about how if she wanted to be a solo artist she could easily have done that in 2010, that's very important for people to realize. And staying a band has meant a lot of personal hurt for her. Depression is like a black, cloudy, 1000lb weight around your neck and carrying it around is very exhausting. I just hope this album and tour go well, and that they can finally catch a break, drama-wise. Hayley is absurdly talented, and clearly a good person who cares about her friends and her music. She deserves to be happy, and to have fun in what she does. I'm grateful for Taylor for being such a loyal, stand-up guy. She clearly needed support and he's the only one who's never turned his back. I can already tell how the music he wrote for this album is going to take Paramore in a new, exciting direction. He's been truly instrumental in keeping this band good and keeping some fun alive in the process. Also, I'm glad Josh has apologized. I understand he was young, but that blog post was so petty, bitter, and frankly sexist it baffles me to this day. And it's played a big part in all the bullshit (still does). Too bad you can't unring the bell huh. Anyways, excelent interview all around. Hope they can have some damn fun, finally! We the fans always do, it's only fair they should also enjoy themselves for a change. And I hope Hayley is getting the treatment she needs. Mental health is no joke.

the way hayley smiles when zac said josh is such an good brother makes me feel good about life

I. AM. CRYING. Started listening to Pmore when I was 8, by this time y'all are already a part of my being. LOVE IT. LOVE HARD TIMES. Paramore was a band. Paramore IS a band. Paramore will be THE band.

All praise to T!

It's honestly been so long since I've listened to Paramore. The last time I really listened to them and bought their stuff was when Brand New Eyes came out. After all the drama happened with Josh & Zac leaving, I legit thought they wouldn't last another year or so. It wasn't until I saw someone praising their new song (Hard Times) that I decided to give them a listen again. I'm so glad I did. Hopefully this is an amazing era for them. They deserve it.

i've cried adult tears and it's only the first part

I've missed you guys so much, so so much. Thank you for coming back, seriously, Thank You for fighting, writing, creating, existing.

For the longest time Taylor has always been my favorite because of how soft spoken he is and I do not regret that decision at all. I love Taylor so so much. I love this band so so much. I'm so happy.

Paramore will always have my heart, they're one of my first real memories of music, i try not to be nostalgic because there's so much new music and so many new artists to listen too but ill always come back to paramore

The face Hayley makes when Josh is mentioned :(

i really like that everyone got a chance to talk and no one was talking over anyone, it was nice

Paramore saved my life, thank you so much

okay im crying zac u cute human jelly bean

"Family." "Baked Ziti." "Marinara Sauce."

Zac talking about the band and Taylor being his best friend seriously made me tear up. So beautiful.

I loved this interview so much, it gave us a much needed insight on their lives for the past three or so years, and how Zac and Taylor feel about the album. they're both usually quiet on social media and I think people forget how involved they are in the band. I love that it just feels like such a cohesive unit as a band now. Like it all makes sense and everything fits right into place without feeling forced ❤ Zane was brilliant by the way, he talked to them in such a way that it elicited deep feelings but it never felt awkward and it had the right amount of humour too ❤❤❤

At some point, I also have gotten to the thought which Hayley was so tired of everything, more precisely when Jerm sued the band. Since the bad blood, I think their bonds are getting emotional as Hayley also seemed unhealthy mentally. This interview proves it all and I'm glad that this comeback is much better. People out there tend to judge this band is "Hayley-centered" while what they're heading to right now is the even portion of the whole band members. I'm so happy that Taylor saved the band from split and Zac for coming back!

Thanks for sticking together, Paramore. I can't imagine the music industry without you guys.

man, I was so sad when the video ended all of a sudden!! I was sooo interested and having such a great time listening to them and did not see time passing. We need part 2 asap!!

Thank you guys for sticking together and making this new record. I love Hard Times, I can really relate to it. It's beautiful. You are beautiful human beings.

I'm so happy that Zac is back I LOVE YOU SO MUCH LIKE YOUR DRUMMING IS MMHMMM ON POINT brand new eyes and riot the drumming was hella good

Amazing interview. Can't wait for the second part of it. Thanks @Paramore for never hanging up!

Thanks for producing music that is honest to what is happening in your life and the evolution of the band! Thanks for being true to us! I love you!!!!!

omg, that's the most beautiful interview I've ever heard and it's so damn hard to find a good, not irritating interviewer and Zane is just pure genius.

i thinks that she' a little bit... nostalgic maybe, she talks just so lovely about the old times and its so unsure of the future, but i think that when they performe the songs live, things are going to have sense

Great interview!! Can't wait to hear the rest of the album!!

I love this interview so much. I cried and laughed while watching it, it made me realize how I much I appreciate you guys as a band and as people. I wanted and begged for new music for so long, but now I'm grateful that y'all took your time and that stuff happened as it happened cause this is perfect. I'm excited about the new album.

I have listening them since I was 6 years old and now I'm 18 years old and they will be forever my favorite band. I love them so much. I honestly I really miss Jeremy but I'm so happy that they finally come back! with Zac too!

I was just watching her interviews from 2008 and seeing her now makes me realize wow... she's so different... so calm...

This is just a nice, refreshing, and engaging interview. Love it.

I love them so much. Such a genuine band that have evolved so much. Can't wait to hear the new record and see them tour

Probably one of the best interviews I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. It seems like Zane and Paramore are somehow on the same wavelength and are able to produce such amazing, meaningful conversation. Paramore is a huge part of my life and definitely a major inspiration as to who I am today so to be able to watch them come back as one like this alongside Zac once again was amazing to watch. What a wonderful start to a new era. Can't wait for the next part!!!

They are so pure I want the best for all three of them

Paramore interviews like these are the most down to earth things I see from this band. I love it

What an amazing interview!! He treats them all equally and and I love seeing Zac and Taylor talking passionately! I'm so happy they stuck with it.

I absolutely loved this interview. Thanks for your honesty. So happy you guys decided to stick with it and excited have Zac back.

I hate to say this, but there's a certain sadness and lack of energy in Hayley now, combined with her tweets, that makes me think this could be the last album and tour for Paramore. Of course if this release and tour all goes amazingly well, who knows?

theres a lot of pain in this interview and I cried a lot.. thanks for not giving up..

The most honest interview I've seen. When they started talking about friendship, it made me really emotional. But I am happy that my favorite band is coming back with a new record. Love

18:54 *”he’s an awesome brother”* look at that smile, I mean she’s just the sweetest

This feels like a therapy session or something lmao. Haha all jokes aside.. incredible interview. Everything about it was superb. Next level camera work, lighting, and setting; very professional. And damn, what a host.. asking just the right questions (albeit personal) I got to hear just what I was curious about. Love how relatable and understanding he is. I was actually really touched by this video being a big Paramore fan when the Farro bros where still in. Also, can't believe Zac returned.. didn't know this till now. Overall shockingly entertaining and informational. Loved getting to know their personalities and stories on a deeper level. Gonna give their new album a few more spins before jumping to conclusions. Thank you for the interview!!

He is an amazing interviewer! He makes it feel so ok to be open and isn't treating them like their God's or better than him, he's just one human talking with other awesome humans. praying for you paramore. you got this!

Love you guys. Following your heart on your style of music is the best thing you can do. Y'all will always be my favorite band!!

i watch this everytime i feel lost in life, they have such beautiful outlooks on the world

After seeing and hearing this I don't think I could love Taylor York or this band anymore than I do now. I'm literally in tears after watching this. This band and the music they make has been a huge part of my life and deeply rooted in my soul. I've had the great honor to have met and hung out with the past and present members of this band a lot of times. I can't think of my world ever being the same without Paramore in it. So the fact that the band at one point was going to be over hurt me to hear. But I am forever grateful for Taylor for saving the band and just being an amazing human and friend. Then to hear Zac talk about coming back to the band and what lead to that bought on more tears for me. I'm one of the few people who can say I knew and loved this band before their fast album ever came out. I've grown up on and with the present and past members of Paramore, and they have been there for me in my happiest and worst times. Whether it was through the music or through something they said to me personally they've been a big part of my life since I was 15. I'm just very happy to see and hear the love they still have for music, the band, and each other. I'm selfishly waiting for the day that Paramore is Hayley, Josh, Zac, Jeremy, and Josh again. But I'm also very sure that that probably won't happen. To me no matter who is officially in the band those 5 people will always be Paramore. I'm so excited to hear this album and see them live, and see what awesome things they're going to do in the future.

Oh man, when Zac is talking about having had dreams about being asked to rejoin the band, the way Hayley laughs at 14:17 says so much that's hard to put into words. Great interview so far. I can't wait for the rest of it, and I can't wait for this album.

zac is so cute with the 'cause you know im a realistic person' so innocent and beautiful i love this band i love this band with all my heart

Incredible interview so far, Part 2 ASAP please and thank you