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Paramore

Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams sure has done her share of working against the grain, leading her rising pop/rock group to an unlikely success in a changing music industry. Along with artists like Madonna and UK pop star Robbie Williams, the Tennessee-based band is part of what has been dubbed a “360°” deal with their record label, Atlantic. The deal gives them rights to album sales, concert and merchandise revenue as well as increased support of their career and progression as artists. Judging by their consistently sold-out tour across the country, Paramore would appear to have made an outstanding business choice. But for these budding punk rockers, it’s all about the music. Their recent release, Riot!, has sold over 350,000 copies thus far, doubling sales of their 2005 debut, All We Know Is Falling. In addition to their youthful appeal and savvy business tactics, the group has been hailed by supporters as one of the most energetic live acts on the rock scene today, and they look to prove it to local fans when they visit the Queen City this week. Joining Paramore are indie favorites the Starting Line, who rose to fame thanks to an unrelenting tour schedule and strong word-of-mouth. Their newest album, Direction, is being touted as their strongest yet, no doubt influenced by their near dissolution following a big-label signing and the subsequent neglect that so often gobbles up talented rising stars. Also performing is Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie’s side-project, screamo collective the Almost. (This is a sold-out show.)

Sunday, November 25 at 7pm (doors). Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street. $21.50 advance (box office, Tickets.com)/$24 day-of show.