Beyond that, she recently announced her third album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, to be released May 17, 2024. She spent the days leading up to the announcement building excitement by adding all of her Instagram followers to her “Close Friends” list. Eilish had the most Instagram followers in 48 hours…with her count increasing by 7 million followers total.
While her debut album, when we all fall asleep…where do we go?, was a chart-topper in its own right, it landed Billie every GRAMMY it was nominated for at the ripe age of 18…Eilish has solidified herself as one of the most sought-after and revered popstars in the world.
Eilish recently caught media attention for quietly revealing her sexuality. In an interview with Variety, she states that she’s always liked girls…and assumed people always knew that. In a viral snippet from her new song, LUNCH, she details a love affair with a girl.
But people don’t only adore Billie for her catchy tracks that consistently top the charts. It’s not just her songwriting ability and unique vocals that keep us hooked. People love her because she’s unafraid to speak her mind.
Whether it be complaining about too many influencers being at an awards show, or calling out other artists for using unsustainable practices…Billie does not hold back.
Billie Eilish On Sustainability
Eilish home
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The Eilish home is iconic for many reasons: it’s where Billie and Finneas recorded her debut album, countless other songs, and EPs, in an effort to conserve water there’s no grass, and the roof is covered in solar panels. And being environmentally conscious extends beyond the four walls of their home.
When the hottest young talent is discovered at such an early age like Eilish, record labels are chomping at the bit to sign them. It’s like when a D1 athlete is ready to commit to college…you have your pick.
But what Eilish and her mom, Maggie Baird, were looking for wasn’t about money or label-perks…they were seeking a solid sustainability program. And while that may seem like standard practice, most labels didn’t bring up environmental policies during these meetings at all.
After signing to The Darkroom via Interscope Records, the struggle didn’t stop there. Billie Eilish and her family have been consistent contributors to the fight against climate change.
Maggie Baird has since started Support + Feed, which focuses on the climate crisis and food insecurity. Support + Feed helped Eilish’s 2022 Happier Than Ever tour save 8.8 million gallons of water through plant-based meal service for the artist and crew members.
During Billie’s 2023 Lollapalooza performance, she aided the launch and funding of REVERB’s Music Decarbonization Project – which guaranteed all battery systems used during her set were solar powered. The MCD’s overall mission is to lower – and eventually eliminate –the music industry’s carbon emissions.
But more recently, Billie Eilish called out other artists for releasing multiple versions of vinyls in order to boost vinyl sales. In an interview with Billboard, she says,
“We live in this day and age where, for some reason, it’s very important to some artists to make all sorts of different vinyl and packaging … which ups the sales and ups the numbers and gets them more money and gets them more…”
Artists convince fans to buy different versions of their albums by offering exclusive features on each vinyl. Take Taylor Swift, for example, who released five separate vinyl versions of Midnights, each with a different deluxe “Vault” track.
While Billie may not have been trying to shade one artist in particular, the point is that she’s fed up. After being the rare artist in the industry who go out of their way to remain environmentally conscious, Eilish sets the bar high.
How Eilish’s New Album Is Sustainable
Billie for "Hit Me Hard and Soft"
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Social media users were quick to claim Eilish was hypocritical by announcing that HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will have eight vinyl variations. However, each vinyl is made from recycled materials – either 100% recycled black vinyl or BioVinyl, which replaces petroleum used during manufacturing with recycled cooking oil.
This just illustrates that Eilish wasn’t directing criticism towards other artists for using vinyl variants to gain album sales…but she does think there are better ways to do it that benefit the environment without hurting their sales.
This Christmas Start A Tradition Of Helping Those In Need With The GOAL Mile
GOALis an agile first responder to humanitarian crises and works with some of the most vulnerable communities across the world to help them recover and get them on the road to recovery.
For the last 45 years, they’ve been working tirelessly to support those who are in need and battling poverty. GOAL responded to crises such as the genocide in Rwanda, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, and the Haiti earthquake. They worked to provide safe water and food rations in Syria; they established treatment centers in Sierra Leone and Liberia during Ebola, and today GOAL is responding to the needs of IDPs (internally displaced people) fleeing Ukraine.
GOAL’s commitment and courage stem from the notion that each and every person deserves equal rights and a life of dignity and opportunities. As they envision a world without poverty where every community is safe and healthy, we wonder what more we can do.
So, the big question is, how can you help GOAL this holiday season? Take part in the GOAL Mile, an inspiring event that sees people run or walk a mile at community events all across Ireland. Or you can take part virtually, from anywhere in the world — just walk or run a mile around your house, garden, or local area. For the last 4 decades, the GOAL Mile is a highly popular Christmas tradition for families. What a tremendous way to get the community involved while raising funds for a cause that matters.
Signing up and getting started is super easy. The GOAL Mile takes place on the 25th and 26th of December. Simply pick your location — and it can be any location — beach, forest trail, or running pitches. Depending on the number of participants in your GOAL Mile, you may need a team of organizers to stand at the start, cheer at the finish line, and along the course to hand out refreshments or collect donations.
GOAL sets up a fundraising page for you and sends you collection buckets. Additionally, they’ll promote your GOAL Mile through their advertising campaign and, of course, social media.
Participants can also register online for their mile on the GOAL Mile website: https://www.goalmile.org/
GOAL Global and the GOAL Mile have helped so many communities all over the globe. Join a local outside event, participate virtually, or start your very own GOAL Mile.
The GOAL Mile is the perfect way to brighten your holidays, make someone's Christmas, and help make a difference in the world.
