In one more reason why they need to simply type a dang band already, Hayley Williams and David Byrne have launched one other new collaboration in “Open The Door.”
The sentimental, sunshine-laden ballad is from the soundtrack to the brand new Netflix movie The Twits (primarily based on the beloved 1980 Roald Dahl youngsters’s novel). Within the movie, two youngsters and a “household of magical animals” group as much as battle the “meanest, nastiest villains [who] pull a trick to take over their city.” Take a look at the tune under.
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The identical day the pair launched “Open The Door,” Williams made a shock look throughout Byrne’s October tenth present at New York’s Radio Metropolis Music Corridor. Byrniams/Willyrne carried out their different duet, “What Is the Purpose for It?” (off Byrne’s newest, Who Is The Sky?). Then, later within the set, Williams returned for a rendition of Paramore’s 2017 jam “Arduous Occasions” (of which Byrne previously released a cover and performed regularly across this latest tour). Take a look at footage from that present under.
The pair first linked up in 2023/2024 when Paramore lined “Burning Down The Home” for the A24-led re-release of 1984’s Cease Making Sense live performance movie. Byrne informed People not too long ago that they’ve maintained common contact ever since, and he has nothing however adoration for Williams’ expertise.
“She has a rare rapport along with her viewers,” Byrne mentioned. “It’s very honest and really shut, which I made be aware of that. I simply thought that’s actually superb.”
Byrne additionally famous that “What Is the Purpose for It?” got here collectively reasonably organically, and that he and Williams each managed to be on the town on the similar precise time. He added, “I simply texted her and mentioned, ‘Do you need to come by and sing on this?’ And she or he mentioned sure.”
David Byrne introduced Hayley Williams on stage in NYC to carry out Arduous Occasions by Paramore and What’s the cause for?, their not too long ago launched collab pic.twitter.com/Fbi7oSUoBL
— Paramore-Music.com (@paramoremusicom) October 11, 2025
It’s been a busy few weeks for Williams. Along with these collabs, she’s been additional supporting her newest solo album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party. And talking of that very LP, the title observe continues to garner the singer some contempt from sure conservative figures.
The tune, which encompasses a line a couple of “racist nation singer,” is hands-down a sturdy center finger to at least one Morgan Wallen.
“It could possibly be a pair [singers], however I’m at all times speaking about Morgan Wallen. I don’t give a shit,” Williams not too long ago informed The New York Times’ Popcast podcast. “Discover me at Entire Meals, bitch, I don’t care.”
But whilst Williams is clearly speaking about another person, that didn’t cease Child Rock from commenting throughout a recent Fox News appearance.
“You already know what’s silly is individuals who assume they’re cooler than artwork thou that fear about their outfit on daily basis like a few of these rock singers that dwell right here in Nashville — I gained’t keep any names — or these chicks working round on their campuses with their blue hair, their 5 nostril rings.”
In flip, Williams responded to Rock’s feedback with an Instagram story (per Stereogum), spinning a hilarious little yarn that locations the “rapper” in some reasonably attention-grabbing context.
“I keep in mind being a bit child in Meridian, MS the primary time I heard a Child Rock tune [‘Bawitdaba’]…at Poplar Springs Elementary’s annual area day. I believed it sounded harmful and funky. Later, I discovered I wasn’t allowed to take heed to him ’trigger the Southern Baptist Church mentioned he was evil. My how the flip tables!”
So, who wins the Williams-Child Rock beef? Properly, certainly one of them is often collaborating with David Byrne and the opposite’s on The Ingraham Angle, so we’ll allow you to resolve.
