Billie Eilish wearing one of her odd outfits and holding a trio of trophies.
Billie Eilish began her career in music when she was only fourteen years old, making a splash with the single Ocean Eyes. It was uploaded to SoundCloud to be listened to for free by anyone, and within only a few weeks it had accrued a million plays. Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, rejects many of the standards for what a billboard topping artist can look and sound like. Eilish has a unique sense of style, frequently matching baggy and brightly colored and patterned clothes with large and eccentric jewelry. She is inspired by Pop, Industrial, EDM, and Jazz, among other music genres. The result is something timeless and innovative, what some call a whole new genre. Much of her songs and lyrics which are now trending internationally were first written in her home in collaboration with her brother. (He releases music separately as part of a band called The Slightlys.)
Billie Eilish is a very creative person. Eilish speaks in an interview with Noisey about how she gets many ideas from her strange dreams. She was homeschooled, enjoying horseback riding, dance, and singing. In her youth, she was a fan of Anime, specifically the movie Spirited Away. Billie Eilish has an impressive record when it comes to acclaim, trophies, and awards. She has had her music appear in 13 Reasons Why and Barbie (2023). She is the youngest person to win the Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year awards at the Grammy’s. Though her career has been highly successful, it has not been a very long one. As of yet, Eilish has only released three studio albums over eight years of music making. She’s just twenty-two years old currently, and has the potential to be a mainstay in the Pop music world, continuing to bring new, dark combinations of sound onto the billboard charts. She can be an example to us all that if you pursue your ideas (no matter how strange) with enough passion and vision, you can find an audience. Put yourself out there, and share your ideas!
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmFgsLjpnM
https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/4/18/18412282/who-is-billie-eilish-explained-coachella-2019
It is crazy how Billie Eilish has taken over the music scene in the last 5-10 years. She is inspiring for all of the younger artists out there who are looking to pursue their dreams and make an impact in their respective communities. She will continue to be a prominent figure in the years to come. Well written!
She’s going to cause quite the ripple effect, I’m sure. Thanks for reading!
Great job with your post! While I can’t say I’m much of a Billie Eilish fan myself, this was still a very interesting read that helped me gather some perspective on this popular artist. I had no idea she was that young! She truly is an inspirational figure that proves how far you can take something you’re passionate about.
Thank you! I didn’t know that she was that young at the release of Ocean Eyes when I chose her for this. If it weren’t for my sister being a big fan of hers, she wouldn’t have been on my radar.