Billie Eilish on new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish chats to triple j's Lucy Smith about her new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'.
00:00 approach to writing HMHAS
01:58 shark
02:22 BITTERSUITE and L'AMOUR DE MA VIE
03:22 dance influence
06:28 visualising HMHAS
07:50 CHIHIRO music video
08:26 vocal comping
10:08 favourite vocal moment

[@maxwelledisonmajoringinmed848]

Girl literally said she gave up on trying to make the perfect album and then drops the most beautiful raw emotion album ❤

[@GreenPie69]

i thought the exact same when she said that. as i was saying to my niece earlier that the album is perfect.💚

[@lisarogers3393]

Yes! I love it.

[@kay-lee8571]

And that’s why it’s so good! Perfection doesn’t exist, so if your chasing after something that isn’t real, your not gonna get that far

[@charlesbarclay8181]

The entire album felt listening to music under water. The cover perfectly depicts it

[@foxy-my9jd]

I'm not gonna lie i don't like it so much because its not what she usually writes and sings and its different and i don't like it that much but overall its still pretty good

[@redcurrantrecords]

My faith in modern music has been restored

[@ben0789]

Same. Before billie eilish I thought morden music for the most part is trash.

[@juju-vl7oj]

She’s the best pop star in the world . I probably shouldn’t mess with the Swifties but Billie is so much better and is artist that I actually think deserves to be the most popular in the world.

[@billyalarie929]

Honestly fucking never had faith until recently, Billie definitely plays a HUGE role in this. I really think this is the best era in pop music in 50 years

[@billyalarie929]

@@juju-vl7ojTaylor is a remarkable storyteller in terms of her specificity, let’s give her that.

[@JB-wy8fc]

Because of one album?

[@TigerNamedJerry]

We need a jazz album from Billie

[@jona7059]

100%

[@princessp3arl]

exactly!

[@hebaodan111]

and a ROCK album!!!

[@pennyinaz]

I was so hoping this new album would be more jazzy. Of course her voice is always beautiful, but I agree with her that she was born to be a jazz singer. Maybe next time as she'll mature so much.

[@EssenceEtienne]

Idk I feel like Happier Than Ever had Jazz tracks to me

[@dabordietrying]

i genuinely think billie eilish is one of the only celebrities who didnt fall into the trap of "whatever age you get famous at you will stay that age mentally forever" because she's really grown and it shows.

[@bliss_555]

that's cause she's one of the rare healthy humans out there.

[@LC-go1uh]

She seems really insecure! Avoiding eye contact and talking to her dog to turn away attention.

[@ashleyb4925]

she has Tourettes and is doing an interview at home with a pet. wtf do you want from her lol

[@non_conformist4229]

@@LC-go1uh It was a video call and all she said is that her dog might come in.. she's not insecure..

[@lningja]

@@LC-go1uh she is also on the neurodivergent spectrum and gets ticks from her Tourettes

[@insanedaydreamer]

Sobbed and shaked ass to this album seriously one of the best

[@sophhiebn]

shaked is crazy

[@KANGAXRUU]

on god

[@kellifrumento8992]

That was her message, to hit us hard and soft ❤

[@Swbcook]

Hahahahahahahahaha same!!!!!

[@endlesslyloverman]

This record is unlike anything else, I feel like I'm free. I love you Billie and Finneas!

[@babyvanderwoodsen]

'I feel like I'm free' you made me feel seen, that's exactly what I felt listening to the album last night :')

[@bliss_555]

freedom is contagious 💫

[@TheVariShow]

The light vocal control Billie has is her super power everybody can’t do that like her

[@GogosUTube]

Dude it's so hard!

[@tylerhackner9731]

It’s very difficult to sustain it like that

[@Misguided_hope]

Yesss! It’s like a light airy head voice, I want to know her techniques because it’s so intriguing 😭

[@TheVariShow]

@@Misguided_hope it’s angelic and I hope she knows it

[@Claire73109]

billie with the high pony tails I LUV IT

[@sgtcloud]

I LUV IT I LUV IT I LUV IT!!!

[@playcoarmboy1210]

@@sgtcloudI read this in Lana’s voice 😭💀

[@_cef]

I LUV IT I LUV IT I LUV IT OOH

[@jellyfishsquawk]

she looks so pretty

[@billyalarie929]

Two ladies just chatting, Billie playing with her hair this whole time. HAVE to love this vibe.

[@gilli4899]

shout out to the interview, she was very attentive and you could tell Billie felt comfortable and was active in the conversation. Excited to hear the album!

[@lagos2145]

ALBUM OF THE YEARRRRR

[@Billie_irishEdits]

AGREED!

[@QRXYPRONE499]

Agreed

[@olac1804]

its great but quadecas scrapyard is there also

[@intothewoods2033]

I LOVED her vocals in this album. She sounds confident, it’s fun and creative. Loved it

[@MrAaaKMA]

just listened nonstop the album and never thought I would be able to produce this amount of tears. thanks to you billie i look like shit at work tomorrow, but totally worth it. you touched my heart

[@248winter]

How did you listen to it??

[@itsnya_394]

Probably different time zones

[@MrAaaKMA]

@@248winter i am in germany

[@billyalarie929]

“Singing is a craft. Getting it right is a really big passion of mine.” You absolutely can tell she means it when she says this.

[@mitcht2717]

I'm 70 and a long ago hockey player - and the STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ARE ON - I chose listening to this oover over watching the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes [ I will get to that] - as I am a Billie super-admirer [as an aside, Triple j 16 yr. old Billie's cover of Michael Jackson's 'Bad' is classic , it's awesome - try to invite, encourage, entice, her into doing another cover of someone in 2025 for "Like A Version"] - For me as someone who truly treasures Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, S&G, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven - I truly believe, Billie is not just another pop artist, she is a hapax phenomenon - a generational artiste guided by a muse who blesses all sorts of people. Thank you for the interview Lucy Smith and Billie Eilish.

[@levaithen2.0.75]

Omg that’s so cool ur a hockey player at 70 also I love Billie too! ❤

[@emojalapeno646]

BLESS YOUR SOUL SIR

[@isabellrc]

60 & find her music with her melodic voice, her brothers phenomenal mixes & lyrics excellent. I am mostly a classic rock connoisseur. I do like various groups & music mostly in the 90s. B.E. is brining a whole new vibe.

[@zeynep1O7]

U are so cool sir

[@cattinkerbell4946]

I'm 54 and I think she's the best thing happening to music since at least 3 decades. I was so fed up with that plastic pop and overhyped "artists" just being puppets to make money for the industry.

[@capriisann]

Stop because The diner & Chihiro are literally restoring my soul

[@courtneyidstein8489]

I’ve often thought Billie’s voice is old Hollywood-esque so it makes total sense she sees her voice as a jazzy voice! Soooo smooth I absolutely love it

[@ciaraceli8759]

I LOVE when interviews are ACTUALLY about the music! This is what I wanna hear about! Loved them both - such a nice vibe 🫰🏼

[@SophiaProbst]

Im literally counting down the minutes till this comes out. i love this woman oh my lord

[@aranaei]

1 MORE HOUR BABES

[@khayenq]

CANT WAIT AHHH

[@reubenhjk1641]

It’s out?

[@reubenhjk1641]

It’s been out for 14 hrs

[@scrumptiousborger21]

​@@reubenhjk1641 12am local time for everyone so midnight for you your local time and when its everyone elses midnight

[@Nowmylifeis.swee.like.cinnamon]

You guys Billie&Finneas are literally one of the truest musicians and incredibly talented, what did we do to deserve this crazyy good album!!!! Love you both sm

[@Jaeger_rva]

10:58 L’AMOUR DE MA VIE is vocally my favorite too, love all the beautiful runs & falsetto moments

[@isabellrc]

I’m very glad to hear she’s trying to face her mental health issues, and get up & out. She went through such a deep depression over the last year. Remember, if you are struggling REACH OUT….

[@alexvalentine4934]

This is the most intelligent interviewer of music. I’ve heard in a long time and this is a great interview. Thank you.

[@KrissyFizzle]

The fact she put out her heart with this and said, this is how I feel and who I am, period. This album is so different from everything she's done The lyrics and production Her and finneas? Magic together

[@AduderReviews]

Can't beat a soulful woman. Her voice is gorgeous.

[@athenascomet]

girl really gave us the album of the century

[@waxtopia]

Every album she does is so amazing in their own ways. This new album is exactly what I needed at this point in time, it’s almost like she knew that 🫣😆 anyway, I will always support this lady no matter what!! She could drop a beat with her just making noises and I’d eat it tf up. Her voice is so magical.

[@cool_pilled]

she asked some really great questions!

[@Journeymanlive]

and it's not the first time! she a great journalist, check out the Tame Impala ITW as well.

[@sherlynayaraespinoza2167]

I’m so excited for HMHAS

[@strangeranime]

its soooo good omll. Worth the wait!!

[@sherlynayaraespinoza2167]

@@strangeranime I’ve been avoiding spoilers SOOO BAD because I wanna have a great experience when listening to it for the first time. I literally can’t wait but I have to admit that im inpatienttttt

[@nasiabasia]

@@sherlynayaraespinoza2167 same!!

[@strangeranime]

@@sherlynayaraespinoza2167 Luckily i live in aus so i already have it. Its 100% worth the wait

[@Billz_Eili]

Sameee

[@Kuyjac258]

I love this album from beginning to end. I love the hints of synthwave in various songs.

[@elisazouza]

i absolutely love how vunerable this album is and how you can tell she didn't make it for others but herself

[@Sk8erchk4life]

Great interviewer! Asking REAL questions fans want to hear about the process

[@dreamulator]

BILLIE EILISH YOU SO STYLISH

[@FinalBand222]

4+4= HAHAHA

[@lovenparanoia]

album of the year. and i'll say... ALBUM OF THE DECADE

[@MG1K]

FAX

[@billyalarie929]

Still 5 years to go but damn it’s close

[@eutueli3106]

gays can never just say they enjoy something

[@lovenparanoia]

@@eutueli3106 ?

[@rocklobster590]

@@eutueli3106SHE SHITTED IN THE MOTHER TOILET

[@ZodiacBoi42]

Billie and Finneas being the best thing for music this generation

[@ASMRMissMi]

„the only person who needs to enjoy this is me“ so true ❤ now we all love it to the moon 😍

[@Jaeger_rva]

Only 13 minutes & this is one of the most enjoyable interviews ive EVER watched! All the questions were so insightful & everything ive wanted to know in the past 48 hours! I mean you can tell Billie was really excited to talk about this album🫶🏼

[@RikkeGade]

My neighbors already love this albums 🥵🔥

[@savannalore.]

I listen to Billie because her music is so creatively stimulating - I consume her music as I would appreciate visual art. Love this girl

[@TheCreativeTherapyCo]

Incredible interview!!! Thanks triple J x

[@trusty77]

Super interview, thanks Lucy! The album is a complete stunner, I can't even. Brilliant, beautiful Billie xoxox

[@laura.amanda05]

Billie is such a genuine person, it‘s so beautiful to see this interview after hearing the album! 😍😍

[@chloejohnson2290]

this album had me jumping up and down on my bed while crying. at 1am. waking up my parents. BUT WORTH IT

[@248winter]

HOW DID YOU LISTEN???

[@chloejohnson2290]

@@248winter well i’m in the uk so it’s already out everywhere for me

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

LUNCH and WILDFLOWER looping in my brain even when they’re not on

[@nomadine85]

Yes, the jazzy bit is my favourite!

[@darii3523]

Realest Billie interview I’ve seen so far

[@bliss_555]

that was such a great interview with great questions and thoughtful answers. love Billie, love the new album. we are blessed to experience a world with Billie Eilish in it. ✨💙

[@iambethania]

just listened to the album live on triple j, along with this interview and im absolutely mindblown by billie and fineas' talent. crazy how they can work with different styles of music, i mean, this one is completely different from the previous two albums, and they're all masterpieces

[@nayumesilva]

just loved this album because Billie feel real and free, it is incredible 💙

[@biancml]

We need a jazz album pleease

[@gabby.maya11]

I did not expect this album from them. It was so fresh and adventurous I’m excited for how they are pushing mainstream pop.

[@academicweapon-gt6tw]

the interviewer is soo talented

[@sunbear_413]

Yesss one of my favorite things about her new albums - new interviews!

[@MANNERSMUSICOFFICIAL]

What a fantastic interview!

[@jahzr]

It's so crazy to me how much I relate to billie in her journey as a singer. We have similar voices in the sense that they are softer and melodic, and I've also doubted my talent because I can't belt or do impressive runs that well. Thats the main reason I became a fan in the first place. I love the relatability and I love that she's creating what she wants. This album was not my favorite, but I still recognize the growth in her voice and style of creation, and I love that she created something she can appreciate and share with her supporters 🥹💞

[@Ariella.pickle]

OMD THE NEW ALBUM IS AMAZNG I CAN'T

[@angelsarereal111]

I love her sm ❤❤❤ i could listen to her 24/7

[@TheLucidway]

She has a charming demeanor about her

[@astrxnauts1168]

AHHHH she’s so prettyyyyyy

[@ameligoni4796]

thank u so much for not caring ab releasing the album as it was, it is actually so perfect and so free I LO VE ITTTT

[@SebMaster6]

So inspiring to hear this amazing artist claim her natural ability in such an authentic and humbling way She is the epitome of how transparency of human vulnerability is the catalyst of phenomenal music that cannot be bound by any time period. Just love her

[@abbiegmez]

loved it. billie is my truest vocal inspiration ❤

[@jancihassani]

Great interview

[@ehlaaah]

she’s so gorgeous omg

[@c1elo.]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR HMHASSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@hersyith-1033]

SAMEEEE 🤩😂😂😂

[@honouraf]

This is such a good interview! I love the questions :)

[@stevehornshaw4478]

Fabulous interview. Great Australian professional with a true talent. Huge thnx❤as mentioned the future of music and analysis is secure. Thumbs up for talented professional women

[@nicholastobias1102]

It's true, Billie, you and your brother are both amazing musicians, and we love the music you create

[@oh.possined]

Watching this before the album comes out in my timezone 😻😻

[@oliviawiseman2236]

she is so pretty❣

[@bryonanthony2373]

I can't stop listening...to this masterpiece....it's....beyond spectacular.... Thank you Billie and Finneas... ❤

[@itstonycia]

Billie does jazz so well too!

[@cacobapt]

The interviewer had such great questions, I was getting hyped on every single of them, just cause how passionate she sound about then and how they made Billie react Kuddos to her!!!!

[@Criticalhazee1144]

billie i just want you to know everytime i run i play happier then ever..... that song pushes me

[@EssenceEtienne]

This album is so amazing absolutely amazing. I hate listening to albums from the jump but this album I waited up for it!

[@angelsarereal111]

Great interview ❤

[@MicheleSaint-Yves]

Album of the year 💯 its brilliant

[@erosavila6576]

ily billie u are the GOAT baby dont forget it

[@Kelly-xr6xe]

nooo but the hoops and high pony is giving YOUNG billie😍

[@evestanton]

9:53 Her little “okay” is so cute

[@HouseofBette]

Also LOVED hearing her talk about jazz. I always hear her as a jazz singer who transcends genre.

[@sienna7564]

I love her so muchhh I went to her listening party yesterday in LA

[@ImV1v13nn3]

THE ALBUM IS FIRE

[@belle8324]

shes such an ARTIST

[@neonelf-ish]

Love the album its amazing. Such a mixed bag of songs.

[@helloworld-sl2lw]

It was amazing

[@rebzsh]

i love her so much

[@JuliesWorldXo]

It’s REALLY good. The attention to sound detail in this album is excellent.

[@oliviahanson7398]

The greatest is the greatest on this album, my jaw was slack the whole way through

[@Blissfulanon]

I’m two songs in and she DEFINITELY had help from the neighbourhood! 😍😍😍 this … this is masterful!

[@purpleplaylist28]

Smells like album of the year💙

[@jlw04161]

I love you Billie eilish you are the best

[@AgnesaPellumbii]

Love her 😘

[@sajadnrp]

Natural with a red heart❤❤❤❤❤

[@umidenic]

This already is my fave album of hers!

[@Ksu_]

genuinely a masterpiece.. especially songs like chihiro and Blue. Amazing

[@Gina-ul1kv]

This album is such a different vibe and so cool ! Like she found her sweet spot in music! She and Finneas make such cool music magic together!!

[@UrFavLocal_Dinosaur]

I LOVE YOU QUEEN!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nichtNANA]

i am so fucking greatful that i am able to listen to this album, Chihiro is my absolute favorite

[@lovestv6168]

Billie your so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰