Billie Eilish, the popular 23-year-old artist known for smash hits like “Birds of a Feather” and “Ocean Eyes,” recently opened up about her creative process. Arriving in London for her six-night “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour” at the O2 venue, Eilish made an appearance at her merchandise pop-up store in East London.
Having traveled from Glasgow to the bustling city, she spoke at a panel discussion at the store, reflecting on her time there. “It was beautiful, be-yooo-tiful,” she insisted in her signature California accent. “I mean, I’m also a little Scottish, so it was kind of cool to be there.” Notably, she had opted for a six-hour train journey, eschewing private jets, in an effort to conduct her tours as sustainably as possible.
Addressing the climate crisis with the moderator, the “Lovely” hitmaker remarked, “I think about the future a lot, but more in, like, an impending doom way. We’re so f****d that we’re all going to be killed by climate change in the next 15 years or so.” Quickly lightening the mood, she exclaimed, “But we’ve got some great concerts to look forward to!”
In a surprising revelation, Billie also candidly discussed the struggles she faces as a singer-songwriter, confessing, “I don’t enjoy writing music.” Much to the shock of many, she elaborated, “I don’t like the physical act, it makes me feel very frustrated, like I’m dumb. I’m thinking of what I want to say, but I can’t say it and I feel like I can’t figure out the right chords.”
The “hotline bling” crooner then explained that this aversion is one of the primary reasons she prefers to collaborate on music with her older brother, Finneas. “I don’t feel the need to work with anyone else, to be real,” she stated. Eilish emphasized the unique dynamic of sibling collaboration: “With a sibling you can be so honest with each other – and brutal, as we all know. With Finneas, I never have to worry we’re gonna not be friends again.”
Billie Eilish concluded by highlighting the depth of their bond: “Finneas and I have said the most cruel things that anyone has, and ever will, say to us because we’re siblings. That’s just how it goes. We love each other more than we’ll ever be capable of loving anyone else and so I think that’s why it’s so special.”
