Hayley Williams debuts new solo track on Nashville radio
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Hayley Williams premiered a new solo track titled Mirtazapine during a special segment on Nashville’s WNXP public radio.
The song marks her first solo release since 2021, when she put out Flowers for Vases / descansos.
In keeping with the station’s community-centered spirit, Williams personally delivered the CD to WNXP headquarters.
The disc was handwritten and labeled with the phrase “Long live public radio,” along with a note that read, “Thanks for keeping me company.”
The song's title refers to an antidepressant medication, suggesting the lyrics may reflect emotionally introspective or mental health related themes, though no official statement about the meaning has been made.
The broadcast was unannounced prior to the day of airing, and listeners were invited to tune in at 5:30pm Central Time for the surprise debut.
Williams has not yet clarified whether the song is part of a larger solo project or a standalone track.
Online reactions to the release have been positive, with fans praising the emotional tone and stripped-down delivery.
Hayley Williams calling her new song Mirtazapine feels like a personal attack. 😂 pic.twitter.com/IgkJ0e3Wcp
As of now, Mirtazapine has not been made available on streaming platforms, and there’s been no word on a wider release.
This unexpected release adds to Williams’ growing solo catalog, while her work with Paramore continues to remain active alongside her individual creative projects.