Hayley Williams launched the primary half of her solo mission, Petals for Armor, in February, and was because of launch the subsequent batch of songs this week. But as a result of ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Williams has delayed the brand new EP’s launch, and as an alternative shared one track, “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris,” on Thursday.
The new observe options backing vocals from the indie supergroup Boygenius, the trio made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker.
Williams additional defined her choice to postpone the EP in a press release: “I wanted to drop a line really quick to give an update about my upcoming album, Petals for Armor, and what’s going on with my music in light of the effect of COVID-19. I had planned on dropping another EP’s worth of songs this week but after a couple of days of thinking about it, I just don’t feel comfortable going through with that plan anymore. My reason being that just like everyone else, I feel a lot of anxiety right now.”
Earlier this month, on International Women’s Day, Williams had shared the lyrics to “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” on her Twitter “in honor of my personal journey through femininity, with its endless facets; and in honor of the feminine wonder that connects literally everyone and everything,” she wrote.
ROSES/LOTUS/VIOLET/IRIS options @julienrbaker @lucydacus and @phoebe_bridgers on backing vocals. they’re simply three of the unimaginable girls who i get to know and develop alongside on this life.
can’t wait to launch this track and extra.
blissful girls’s day. 🌺— hayley from Paramore 🌺 (@yelyahwilliams) March 8, 2020
Williams’ solo debut Petals for Armor might be out May eighth.
