There’s been a recent deluge in Paramore merch. That’s thanks largely to the band’s involvement in the hit teen movie, Twilight. The soundtrack for the movie feature’s the group’s Decode and I Caught Myself. For certain though, with the level of passion that the band pours into its work, its members would mostly likely take offense at being labeled merely as that band that played for Twilight.

The group’s sound is primarily grouped under either emo or pop punk. This is almost ironic considering that the group has shown signs of veering away from the traditions of pop punk that previous artists like Avril Lavigne have established. There is no shallow angst in the band’s music. In some tracks, there are indications of enthusiasm, albeit a bit moving and confrontational.

Many music fans consider Paramore to be more mature than other punk artists. This is unexpected since the group is almost rooted on a youthful image. The members are all grown ups now but they began their road to stardom when they were barely out of primary school. Before Paramore albums became the hottest things, they were just young musicians enjoying themselves in a garage. Vocalist Williams was just fourteen and drummer Zac Farro was just twelve. Rounding up the first members were lead guitarist Josh Farro, bassist Jeremy Davis and rhythm guitarist Jason Bynum. Hayley Williams was and still is the only female in the group which possibly accounts for the band’s unique dynamics.

The group’s debut album All We Know is Falling was released in 2005. For a first release, the album’s theme is unusual. The work was inspired by what the members felt when Jeremy Davis left. The album is therefore deeply emotional but is at the same time close to conventional pop punk. Despite being close to what people would expect from pop punk though, the album failed to generate tremendous success for the group. Later in the year, Davis returned but Bynum was replaced by Hunter Lamb who also later left.

At the beginning of 2007, the creation of more Paramore albums seemed obvious. It was on this year that Riot! came out and entered the Billboard 200 at 20. Although it didn’t debut with a bang, the album did reach platinum in the U.S. At around the same time the band tasted their first success, Taylor York came in as rhythm guitarist to replace Lamb.

The group saw greater visibility and recognition in 2008 when they hit the February cover of Alternative Press after having been voted by readers as Best Band of 2007. On the same month, they received a nomination for Best New Artist in the Grammy Awards. By May 2008, the group had embarked on a tour called The Final Riot. Shortly after the end of the tour in September, two of their songs were released for Twilight. In September 2009, the group released Brand New Eyes which to date is the band’s most chart topping release.

You can expect even more Paramore merchandise like music clothing to come your way. Although there have been issues about conflicts brewing due to media focus on Williams, there is no sign that the band will be breaking up soon.