So a lot has happened since your performance here last year. Can you describe the shape of your music after the departure of Josh and Zac?
The couple of songs we’ve written since they left the band are in line with what we’ve been doing for some time now but I have a feeling in my bones that the next album will have a bit of a new sound for us and that’s really exciting to me.

If you weren’t a musician what do you think you’d be doing?
Even if I wasn’t making money, Paramore has become something that is so much bigger than us and we’re blessed to be a part of it. I’d rather be in Paramore than working any job.

Best tour story you’ve got?
We nearly burned a building down in downtown Tokyo a couple of years ago. It was one of those Korean barbecue restaurants where you cook your own food at the table and one of the flames caught a lampshade on fire. Nine fire trucks showed up as well as a couple of news teams. We felt so embarrassed and so rock and roll at the same time!

Last record you bought?
The Dangerous Summer’s War Paint, I love the vocals and there’s something so nostalgic and soulful about the songs. And I’m waiting patiently for the new Bjork album (Biophilia) to come out. Her new single, “Crystalline” is incredible!

What’s going to be different about your performance this time around that we can look forward to?
I feel like the set list we’re going to play this time is a little more dynamic. And of course, we have a new song to play for you guys ... so stoked.

Don’t miss Paramore’s return to Singapore on Aug 21.