Hayley Williams has released a new batch of music under a different name, stepping briefly outside her familiar roles. The project is called Power Snatch, and it appeared online without advance notice, catching fans by surprise.
The release surfaced this week through streaming platforms, where listeners found several short, fast, and abrasive tracks. The sound leans heavily into hardcore punk, with distorted guitars, shouted vocals, and a stripped-down approach that contrasts with Williams’ recent work. There was no promotional rollout, no statement, and no explanation tied to the release.
The timing places Power Snatch after Williams’ two solo albums and alongside her ongoing work with Paramore. Unlike those projects, this material feels intentionally raw and informal, as if meant to exist on its own terms rather than as part of a larger campaign.
What this really means is simple. Williams is still experimenting, still writing, and still releasing music when it feels right to her. Power Snatch stands as a brief but direct snapshot of that creative impulse, shared quietly and left open to interpretation
