Paramore is clearly riding the youth movement to success. The band’s resume includes the breakthrough hit “Decode” from the “Twilight” soundtrack, two Teen Choice Awards and the contribution of several tracks to video games such as “Rock Band 2,” “Guitar Hero: World Tour” and “The Sims 2.” Not to mention the consistent exposure MTV gives the group.

But let’s be honest. These are the kinds of accomplishments you’d expect on Avril Lavigne’s or the Jonas Brothers’ Wikipedia pages. What’s most impressive about Paramore is that the band has stayed true to its emo/punk rock origins while gaining mainstream popularity. Singer Hayley Williams’ lyrics are honestly gutsy, and even though the band features plenty of catchy, pop-influenced hooks, it never comes off as bratty or fake.

Paramore is the anti-Avril, the anti-Jonas. And that’s probably why so many tweens, teens, college kids and young adults have connected with the group.

“I ask myself that all the time, like, what is it about our music?” says Paramore’s guitarist Josh Farro. “Honestly, I don’t know. If I had to guess, we don’t write songs just to make money off of them.”

Paramore turned a few heads with its 2005 debut album “All We Know is Falling,” but it was 2007’s “Riot!” that put the band on the map. The album featured the hits “That’s What You Get” and “Misery Business.” Williams claims “Misery Business” was written about a past experience involving a male friend who she felt was being manipulated by another girl. Young people immediately related to the vengeful, rebellious concept, and the single flew up the charts.

However, while most liked the honesty of the lyrics, some criticized the band for playing formulaic pop-punk and not straying from its signature sound.

Those folks may be pleased with Paramore’s upcoming album “Brand New Eyes.” Farro says the band went for more of a dynamic on the record, set to be released on Sept. 29.

“The last record, ‘Riot!,’ pretty much was the same the whole way through. It was all pretty much at the same level of intensity,” Farro admits. “On this record, we really wanted to strip it down and kind test the waters a little bit.”

The new album also will be fueled by the group’s issues over the past couple of years. There were rumors that the band would break up in that time. Among the many issues, the guys in the band were growing tired of nearly every Paramore article focusing on Williams’ spunky orange hair. Meanwhile, Williams felt singled-out and betrayed. And through the whole thing, every member had a different opinion about the direction of the band.

“I think in the beginning, we all wanted to be so like-minded,” Farro says. “I think none of us really understood. You just learn that everyone’s opinion and perspective is just as valuable as your own.”

Paramore will be playing a few songs from “Brand New Eyes” as well as its prominent hits when they open for No Doubt at 7:30 p.m. July 6 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.

The band’s pairing with No Doubt may be a match made in heaven. Both bands have iconic female lead singers. Both went through tumultuous patches. Both are authentic punk bands who have connected with their generations.

“It’s perfect,” Farro says. “It’s the perfect tour for us, especially at this point in our careers.”