Now, I realize that the Mod Squad wasn't composed of super-heroes, it was rather crime fighting members. But, it also had a unique group of people in it. That's the only way I can describe the super-heroes I had in this band. There's one S�ance (Haley-vocals) courtesy of Gerard Way, which has the ability to steal everyone else's powers. Then we have Spiderman (Josh-guitarist), Aquaman (Hunter-guitarist), The Tick (Jeremy-bassist), and an undecided hero: either Fat Albert or Jimmy Neutron (Zac-drums). As you can see, they have quite a uniqueness to them and a lot of creativity flowing. Which is can be seen not only in their imagination, but their music as well.

HM: Being a band that is fronted by a girl automatically places you guys in a category, before people even get a chance to listen to the music. How have you dealt with that?

Paramore: There are a lot of female fronted bands, but we're totally different as far as our music goes, we're just really energetic. There's a lot of emotion mixed in with that, so when you see us live, it won't be what you expect. You see a girl singer and you automatically put the band in this different category. We can change that. It starts at the source, we don't consider ourselves a female fronted band, we're just a rock band. That helps a lot.

HM: You have some young members in the band, where the rest of your age bracket could still be in high school, has that ever presented any problems?

P: Zac - I have my permit, I can drive, but I'm only 16. Hayley - We're a completely different band than we were when we started. It's evident in the way we look and act, but in the music we're writing now. We just shot a video that can really show people how much we've grown. It's somewhere we've all wanted to be, but it seems we've gotten there a lot faster than we expected it to.

HM: All We Know Is Falling is your first album and really first appearance on the music scene, how has the response been from the industry?

P: We've had a ton of good and bad, but the bad comes with everything you do. We all kind of knew coming into it, what we would be compared to and who we would be grouped up with. The industry has been cool, for the most part, they've had a lot of good things to say and give us a lot of compliments that we appreciate. But, at the same time they're the reason that we do get those comparisons to the obvious artists.

HM: Warped Tour is a unique tour for most bands to go on, how do you like it, has it been enjoyable so far?

P: We played last year for a month and this year we've only played for like 4 days but it's already been such a great experience. Last year was kind of draining, we didn't really know what to expect going into it. And this year we were just ready for it, this was our second summer. It's been amazing, this is like summer camp. The most fun we've ever had on a tour.

HM: You're currently signed with Fueled By Ramen, how did that all fall into place for you?

P: Through management, got hooked up through a friend-of-the-family. We recorded some demos; he flipped out over them, just loved it. So, he came to visit one day and watch us, and that was it, he wanted to put out the album.

HM: Is it a perfect fit or are there thoughts of going major some day?

P: Yeah, perfect fit. We can't imagine being on another label.

In the end Zac decided on Fat Albert, and Hunter still couldn't figure out the name of the one superhero with the long white beard who lives in the water. Even though we're all convinced he secretly wants to be the king from The Little Mermaid. Whether water bred or land, and cartoon or real, this band has something to offer the industry. Put aside the fact that a female is in front and really give them a chance. Besides if you don't, you better watch out, the S�ance might be watching.

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