Music Review: Hayley Williams’ Fierce ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’ Is Her Best Solo Work
Hayley Williams explores mental health and inherited trauma in her most independent album, releasing 17 singles before the full album, including a limited edition of 1,500 CDs.
- Hayley Williams officially released her solo album 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' along with the new track 'Parachute' on August 28, 2025.
- The album followed Williams' departure from Atlantic Records after a 20-year contract and was self-released via her own Post Atlantic label.
- 'Ego Death' includes 17 previously released singles plus the new song 'Parachute', and features collaborations with Daniel James, Brian Robert Jones, and Joey Howard.
- Physical versions of the album with multiple vinyl color options and 1,500 CD-Rs available for immediate shipping will be released on November 7.
- The release marks Williams' most independent and unshackled project, sparking renewed questions about Paramore's future while highlighting her growth as a solo artist.
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Hayley Williams Officially Releases 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' Album With New Song Fans Call "Brutal"
On July 28, Hayley Williams surprise released 17 songs on her website under the title Ego. 48 hours later, the album was gone, replaced by a message reading “Hello, there. Thank you for listening.” On August 1, the songs were released as separate singles on streaming platforms, including a track titled “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” As of August 29, Williams has officially released those 17 songs once again. It’s now packaged as a complete…

Music Review: Hayley Williams’ fierce ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’ is her best solo work
By MARIA SHERMAN, AP Music Writer “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” is the Hayley Williams album listeners have been waiting for — whether they realize it or not. Twenty years ago, the teenage emo band Paramore wrote and recorded their first song, “Conspiracy,” recalling the plucky post-hardcore riffs of New Jersey’s Thursday, fronted by a full-bodied vocalist in Williams. Her voice became their signature — huge and growing huger, religious be…
Hayley Williams officially releases new album 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' and shares pensive new track 'Parachute'
Hayley Williams has officially released her new album ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’, alongside an additional track ‘Parachute’. Listen below. READ MORE: Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartache Last month, the Paramore frontwoman first previewed 17 songs on her website for a limited time, as a surprise project named ‘Ego’. Later, she released all the tracks on streaming platf…
Hayley Williams’ Recent Singles Are Now Officially A New Album, ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’
A month ago, Hayley Williams released a pack of 17 singles that, officially, weren’t an album, but just a bunch of singles that were released really close together. Now, though, Williams has gone ahead and made than an official album, formally releasing Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party today (August 28). The album includes a new song, “Parachute.” Furthermore, Williams’ announcement post on Instagram indicates that two more tracks are set to be…
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