Hayley Williams discusses the trials of making a new Paramore record

Paramore singer Hayley Williams has taken to Instagram to dish some details on the new Paramore album.

Addressing her fans with a behind the scenes snap from the studio, the iconic frontwoman touches on the topic of writing and recording the band’s fifth album.

“Following up on self-titled album didn’t seem like it was going to be an easy task and, unsurprisingly, it was not. ” Hayley writes. “The problem about comparing yourself to… yourself… is that even though it’s better than looking elsewhere, you’re still looking the in the wrong direction.”

She goes on to hint (pretty strongly) about finding a whole new sound for Paramore’s next record.

Adding, “For me, it wasn’t until I trusted that the past is finished with me that I could go looking for what’s next.”

about a year ago, we began writing & demoing songs for #5 / / / following up our self-titled album didn't seem like it was going to be an easy task and, unsurprisingly, it was not. the problem about comparing yourself to… yourself… is that even though it's better than looking elsewhere, you're still looking in the wrong direction. for me, it wasn't until i trusted that the past is finished with me that i could go looking for what's next. our pasts can be a great comforter, or a horror movie; a noose, or a shield… but it is "past" for a reason. after a rest, we have to go looking for what's supposed to come after that. – h

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Exciting times ahead for Paramore fans!

We can’t wait to hear more.