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 platforms as individual singles and last week she shared a music video for ‘Glum’.
Today (August 28), she’s officially released the album, titled ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’, alongside an additional 18th track ‘Parachute’, which she premiered on BBC Radio 1 this evening.
Beginning as a pensive, piano-driven track, ‘Parachute’ quickly unfolds into a cathartic rock anthem, with Williams singing: “I thought you were gonna catch me/I never stopped falling for you/Now I know better, never let me/Leave home without a parachute.” Listen below.
The physical album will be officially released on November 7, and is now available for pre-order here. It will be available in black and “Zissou Clear-Wave” vinyl as well as six additional colours (Highlighter Yellow, Marble Yellow, Orange Juice Splash, Crystal Clear, Grayscale Metallic Silver and Poolwater Wave).
The release marks Williams’ first new music since she became an independent artist when her record deal with Warner/Atlantic ended.
