Billie Eilish Drops a New Bomb During Her Grammy 2024 Appearance as Singer Gears Up For ‘Barbie’ Oscar Win
Billie Eilish had a huge night at the 2023 Grammys, fueling excitement for both an upcoming album and a potential Oscar victory for her Barbie song What Was I Made For? Now having the confidence to put her creative ambitions above all else, Eilish seems poised to drop a record that could dominate both critical lists and charts into 2024. Whether escapist pop confections or vulnerable torch songs, she’s earned industry trust to go wherever her muse takes her next. All that’s certain is more Grammy and Oscar nights likely await.
What Did Billie Eilish Tease About Her Next Album?
According to AP, on the Grammys red carpet, Billie Eilish let slip that while she’s currently focused on awards love for Barbie, she has a new full-length album in the works.
It would be the follow-up to her smash 2021 record Happier Than Ever. But other than confirming its existence, keeping Eilish’s cards close to the vest regarding a timeline, title, or single releases. Still, even the mere possibility of imminent new music from the pop sensation is enough to excite her legions of Gen Z fans.
From her interview tease to her stage ensemble, Eilish had Barbie on the brain all night at the Grammys. Performing What Was I Made For?, she dressed as a life-sized replica of 1965’s “Poodle Parade Barbie” doll. The look, complete with cat-eye sunglasses and a pink plaid coat, showed Eilish’s commitment to the Barbie aesthetic that dominated her image during this album cycle.
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What Barbie Grammy and Oscar Success Did Billie Eilish Enjoy?
Beyond her spot-on vintage Barbie outfit, Eilish took home plenty of Grammys gold for the hit Barbie tune, Song of the Year, and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
The track also remains a threat to win Best Original Song at next month’s Oscars. Eilish is no stranger to Academy Awards glory, having won last year for her Bond song No Time To Die. So Barbie could earn her the rare honor of holding music’s two biggest prizes for back-to-back years.
What Do We Know About Billie Eilish’s Next Album?
While details remain sparse about Billie Eilish’s third studio album, she’s previously hinted it will build on the creative vision she’s cultivated since her 2015 debut.
“We had plans, and I wasn’t going to waste them,” Eilish told Allure of her and producer/co-writer brother Finneas’ intentions.
Fans can likely expect him to return as her main collaborator for the new record. Eilish has said they recently “started the process of making an album, which is really exciting.”
With Eilish now acknowledging her third album is in the works, a full announcement with release date, cover art and single drop could arrive shortly after she concludes awards season at the Oscars.
She could strategically wait until April or May when Barbie hype dies down to then shift focus to her own new music era. Either way, by teasing it now, anticipation will only build among her devotees awaiting details on Eilish’s next sonic direction.
