- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Hayley Williams and Jeff Tweedy Cover Unknown Mortal Orchestra on Colbert
The Paramore singer and Wilco frontman team up for a surprise late-night performance.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:12pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A surprise musical collaboration between two acclaimed indie artists shines a spotlight on the vibrant cross-pollination of talent across alternative genres.NYC TodayHayley Williams, the lead singer of the popular rock band Paramore, recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform a cover of a song by the indie rock group Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Williams was joined on stage by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy of the band Wilco, in a surprise musical collaboration that delighted fans and critics alike.
Why it matters
Williams' solo tour and high-profile late-night TV appearance showcase her versatility as an artist, while the unexpected pairing with Tweedy highlights the cross-pollination of talent across different genres of alternative and indie music. The cover performance also introduces Unknown Mortal Orchestra to a wider audience, potentially driving new listeners to discover the band's eclectic sound.
The details
For the Colbert performance, Williams and Tweedy delivered a stripped-down, acoustic rendition of the Unknown Mortal Orchestra song "So Good At Being In Trouble." The two artists harmonized beautifully, with Tweedy providing delicate guitar accompaniment to Williams' powerful vocals. The cover was well-received by the studio audience and has since garnered praise from music critics for its inventive interpretation of the original track.
- Hayley Williams is currently in the midst of her first solo tour, which kicked off in March 2026.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert performance took place on April 14, 2026.
The players
Hayley Williams
The lead singer of the popular rock band Paramore, who is currently touring in support of her first solo album.
Jeff Tweedy
The acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman of the acclaimed indie rock band Wilco.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
An indie rock band known for their eclectic, psychedelic sound.
What they’re saying
“Hayley and Jeff's cover of 'So Good At Being In Trouble' was a truly special moment. The chemistry between them was palpable, and they breathed new life into the song.”
— Stephen Colbert, Host, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The takeaway
This surprise collaboration between Hayley Williams and Jeff Tweedy showcases the continued cross-pollination of talent across the alternative and indie music scenes, as well as Williams' versatility as a solo artist stepping out from her work with Paramore.
