Billie Eilish continues her meteoric rise in the music industry. Her captivating track, “Birds of a Feather,” from her critically acclaimed album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” has soared to the top spot on Spotify’s most-streamed songs of 2024.
The hauntingly beautiful ballad amassed a staggering 1.781 billion streams, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon. “Birds of a Feather” wasn’t just a streaming giant, it also dominated the charts, reaching No. 2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
Eilish’s dominance extends beyond streaming platforms. “Birds of a Feather” has garnered a whopping three Grammy Award nominations: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Hot on Eilish’s heels is Sabrina Carpenter’s infectious earworm “Espresso,” which claimed the second spot on Spotify’s most-streamed list. Though narrowly edged out by Eilish, “Espresso” achieved a remarkable 1.778 billion streams, topping the UK charts and earning Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. This year has undoubtedly been a year of musical triumphs for both artists, solidifying their positions as leading voices in contemporary pop music.
Finneas Expresses Surprise at “Birds of a Feather” Success
In a recent interview with Variety, Finneas, Eilish’s co-writer, producer, and brother, revealed his initial skepticism about “Birds of a Feather” becoming a massive hit.
“There was some hesitation,” Finneas admitted. “I tend to be wary when people tell me something’s going to be big. It feels like tempting fate – or maybe because things labeled ‘hits’ often sound like something else that already exists.”
“You know, nobody said that about ‘Bad Guy’ before it came out,” he continued. “I think the reason nobody said that was because it was genuinely new. But that being said, every time we played ‘Birds of a Feather’ for the label or our close friends, they’d absolutely freak out.”
Eilish’s Meteoric Rise and Upcoming Tour
At just 23 years old, Eilish and her brother, 27, have become a dominant force in the pop world. In 2022, Eilish became the youngest ever headliner on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, further solidifying her superstardom.
The pop icon is currently gearing up for the UK leg of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Tour, which kicks off on July 7th with a doubleheader in Glasgow before heading down to London’s O2 for a six-show residency.
After conquering London, the “Happier Than Ever” singer will play four gigs starting on July 19th at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
Billie on Friendship, Love, and Identity
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, conducted before she knew about “Birds of a Feather” topping the charts, Billie opened up about her experiences in 2024.
“This year has been all about making new friends and reconnecting with old ones,” she shared. “It’s been a year filled with genuine connection, which is honestly what I craved the most. And it was amazing.”
Billie also playfully added, “And yes, I’ve had a lot of good sex. So you’re welcome, Billie,” before elaborating on her sexuality.
“I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well,” she said. “But I love them. I love them as people, I’m attracted to them, genuinely attracted to them. I have deep connections with the women in my life, both friends and family.”
“There’s definitely a physical attraction there too,” she continued, “but I’m also incredibly intimidated by them and their beauty and presence.”
Billie later clarified that she hadn’t intended to “come out” in the interview.
“I saw the article, and I was like, ‘Oh I guess I came out today.’ OK cool. It’s exciting to me because I guess people didn’t know, but it’s cool that they know. I am for the girls,” she explained.
Billie also explained that she assumed people knew she was interested in women. “I kind of thought, ‘Wasn’t it obvious?’ I didn’t realize people didn’t know. I just don’t reallybelieve in it.
“I’m just like, ‘Why can’t we just exist?’ I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I just didn’t talk about it. Whoops.”
Billie Eilish continues her meteoric rise in the music industry. Her captivating track, “Birds of a Feather,” from her critically acclaimed album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” has soared to the top spot on Spotify’s most-streamed songs of 2024.
The hauntingly beautiful ballad amassed a staggering 1.781 billion streams, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon. “Birds of a Feather” wasn’t just a streaming giant, it also dominated the charts, reaching No. 2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
Eilish’s dominance extends beyond streaming platforms. “Birds of a Feather” has garnered a whopping three Grammy Award nominations: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Hot on Eilish’s heels is Sabrina Carpenter’s infectious earworm “Espresso,” which claimed the second spot on Spotify’s most-streamed list. Though narrowly edged out by Eilish, “Espresso” achieved a remarkable 1.778 billion streams, topping the UK charts and earning Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. This year has undoubtedly been a year of musical triumphs for both artists, solidifying their positions as leading voices in contemporary pop music.
Finneas Expresses Surprise at “Birds of a Feather” Success
In a recent interview with Variety, Finneas, Eilish’s co-writer, producer, and brother, revealed his initial skepticism about “Birds of a Feather” becoming a massive hit.
“There was some hesitation,” Finneas admitted. “I tend to be wary when people tell me something’s going to be big. It feels like tempting fate – or maybe because things labeled ‘hits’ often sound like something else that already exists.”
“You know, nobody said that about ‘Bad Guy’ before it came out,” he continued. “I think the reason nobody said that was because it was genuinely new. But that being said, every time we played ‘Birds of a Feather’ for the label or our close friends, they’d absolutely freak out.”
Eilish’s Meteoric Rise and Upcoming Tour
At just 23 years old, Eilish and her brother, 27, have become a dominant force in the pop world. In 2022, Eilish became the youngest ever headliner on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, further solidifying her superstardom.
The pop icon is currently gearing up for the UK leg of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Tour, which kicks off on July 7th with a doubleheader in Glasgow before heading down to London’s O2 for a six-show residency.
After conquering London, the “Happier Than Ever” singer will play four gigs starting on July 19th at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
Billie on Friendship, Love, and Identity
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, conducted before she knew about “Birds of a Feather” topping the charts, Billie opened up about her experiences in 2024.
“This year has been all about making new friends and reconnecting with old ones,” she shared. “It’s been a year filled with genuine connection, which is honestly what I craved the most. And it was amazing.”
Billie also playfully added, “And yes, I’ve had a lot of good sex. So you’re welcome, Billie,” before elaborating on her sexuality.
“I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well,” she said. “But I love them. I love them as people, I’m attracted to them, genuinely attracted to them. I have deep connections with the women in my life, both friends and family.”
“There’s definitely a physical attraction there too,” she continued, “but I’m also incredibly intimidated by them and their beauty and presence.”
Billie later clarified that she hadn’t intended to “come out” in the interview.
“I saw the article, and I was like, ‘Oh I guess I came out today.’ OK cool. It’s exciting to me because I guess people didn’t know, but it’s cool that they know. I am for the girls,” she explained.
Billie also explained that she assumed people knew she was interested in women. “I kind of thought, ‘Wasn’t it obvious?’ I didn’t realize people didn’t know. I just don’t reallybelieve in it.
“I’m just like, ‘Why can’t we just exist?’ I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I just didn’t talk about it. Whoops.”
