The singer began her Ego Death tour with a set featuring the new album in its entirety and a tribute to Nina Simone.
Hayley Williams started her Ego Death tour last night in Phoenix, Arizona. The performance centered on her recent solo album, which was played from start to finish.
Beyond the album material, the set included a cover of Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” The choice reflects the thematic undercurrents of her own work, linking personal reckoning to a wider historical context of expression.
This tour marks a distinct phase for Williams, framing the album as a complete statement meant for the stage. The decision to present it in sequence, without Paramore songs, focuses attention on the current project’s narrative arc. It is a deliberate move for an artist structuring a solo path alongside her established band identity.
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