Hayley Williams continues to expand her collaborative reach with multiple high-profile appearances on upcoming albums and surprise live performances. The Paramore frontwoman has been featured on beabadoobee‘s newly announced album ‘Pylon’ and recently joined Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale on stage in London for a special performance of ‘Parachute’. According to Rolling Stone, Williams appears on beabadoobee’s fourth studio album alongside other notable artists including Chino Moreno of Deftones and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates.
The collaborations come during a particularly active period for Williams, who has been touring with Water From Your Eyes and making surprise guest appearances throughout her European shows. As NME reports, her London Roundhouse performance marked the second special guest appearance during her run, following a collaboration with The xx’s Romy on Prefab Sprout’s ‘Wild Horses’ at the previous show.
New Collaborations and Tour Connections
Williams’ involvement with beabadoobee’s ‘Pylon’ represents a significant emo-inspired pivot for the English singer-songwriter. Brooklyn Vegan notes that the album features “major alternative names” alongside Williams, creating what beabadoobee describes as songs containing “things I wish I could have said to someone.” The collaboration follows Williams’ recent touring partnership with Water From Your Eyes, whose member Nate Amos also records as This is Lorelei and recently announced his own new album.
The London performance with Wet Leg‘s Rhian Teasdale demonstrates Williams’ ongoing commitment to cross-genre collaboration and spontaneous live moments. These appearances come as Williams maintains an active touring schedule that has seen her bring special guests on stage regularly throughout her current run.
Southern California Connection
While Williams’ recent collaborations have occurred overseas, Southern California fans have significant events to anticipate. Williams has three confirmed shows coming to the region in October 2026, including performances at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on October 3rd and two nights at the Hollywood Bowl on October 5th and 6th. Given her pattern of bringing surprise guests on stage, these shows present potential opportunities for similar collaborative moments in Southern California.
Additionally, This is Lorelei (Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes) has a scheduled performance at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles on October 14th, 2026, maintaining the connection to Williams’ recent touring partners in the local music scene.
As Williams continues to expand her collaborative network across genres and continents, her upcoming Southern California appearances offer local fans the chance to experience her dynamic performance style firsthand. With new musical partnerships emerging regularly and a confirmed tour schedule extending into 2026, Williams remains one of alternative music’s most actively collaborative artists.
Last updated June 24, 2026.
Sources: Stereogum, NME, Rolling Stone, Brooklyn Vegan
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