Billie Eilish thinks releasing multiple physical versions of the same album is a waste.
Besides music, Billie Eilish also wins the public’s sympathy as one of the rare young artists who supports a sustainable lifestyle and actively speaks out for the environment. Through a recent interview with Billboard magazine, Billie Eilish attracted attention when expressing a strong opinion about many famous stars forgetting about environmental protection in the music industry for profit.
Billie Eilish criticizes artists for releasing multiple versions of albums
Specifically, the “Bad Guy” voice pointed out that releasing multiple versions of albums or physical vinyl records is “ very important for some artists ” today because it increases sales and brings in more profits. However, Billie Eilish asserted that this is a wasteful act and has a strong impact on the environment.
Billie Eilish frankly expressed: ” This is happening right in front of our eyes and everyone denies any responsibility. I am very angry because I am someone who always tries my best to protect the environment, trying to call on everyone on my team to participate. But some of the biggest artists in the world are making dozens of different versions of vinyl, encouraging the audience to continue to buy more. It makes me feel frustrated because we are always concerned with numbers and too concerned about making money. All the artists that you love are doing it .”
Although Billie Eilish did not directly mention her name, fans can still list a few faces who have released different physical versions of an album such as Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo…
Billie Eilish and her commitment to the environment
In fact, Billie Eilish has released eight different colored vinyl versions for her studio album “Happier Than Ever.” However, her products are all made from recycled materials with packaging made from sugarcane. In addition, the singer has taken many other practical actions to demonstrate her commitment to protecting the environment.
Remember at the 2022 Met Gala fashion event, Billie Eilish made a deep impression when wearing a dress made from 100% recycled materials. In addition, the American artist also joined hands with major fashion brands to launch shoes made from recycled materials or promote designer bags made from vegan materials. In 2019, Billie Eilish was enthusiastically praised when she announced that she would give away free tickets to her “Where Do We Go?” world tour to audiences who took action to protect the environment.