Billie Eilish fans shouldn't expect three-hour concerts in the near future.
After the release of her third studio album, Hit me hard and softthe Grammy and Oscar winner went to the music app Stationhead to answer live questions from fans.
When asked if she would ever do a three-hour show similar to what Taylor Swift And Beyonce have done for the Eras Tour and Renaissance World Tour respectively – Eilish replied: “I'm not doing a three hour show, that's literally psychotic.”
“No one wants that,” you heard her say recordings posted on X, formerly Twitter. 'You don't want that. I do not want that. As a fan, I don't even want that. My favorite artist in the world, I try not to hear them for three hours.
While Eilish didn't direct her comments at any particular artist, some Swifties wondered if she was throwing shade at the “Fortnight” singer, who is currently on the European leg of her Eras Tour, which lasts more than three hours. However, Eilish has previously praised Swift and Beyoncé for their ability to put on long shows.
“I find it very difficult to play in stadiums”, the program “What am I made for?” singer said Los Angeles Times in October 2023. “Beyoncé and Taylor [Swift] his untouchable superstars; the fact that they can put on a show for so long, and it is filled with so many incredible moments, is truly amazing.”
Other artists have also been giving hour-long concerts for years, including music legends such as Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney. Last year at the Conan O'Brien needs a friend podcastThe Beatles singer even said he “blames” Springsteen for the increasingly longer stage times artists are expected to play today, compared to back in the '60s.
Eilish was also asked on the Stationhead app if she planned to record each song Hit me hard and soft on the set list for her upcoming world tourwhich will start in September and end in July 2025. The “Lunch” singer said she “can't do that” because the show would last “a million years” due to popular songs from her previous albums that she is planning. to perform.