Billie Eilish isn’t one to mince words, and she’s certainly not holding back when it comes to sharing her thoughts on marathon-length concerts. In a recent chat on Stationhead, the 22-year-old songstress didn’t hesitate to throw some shade at the idea of stretching a performance into a three-hour extravaganza, dubbing it “literally psychotic.”
“Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that. I don’t want that. I don’t even want that as a fan,” Billie candidly expressed, as reported by Page Six. “My favorite artist in the world, I’m not trying to hear them for three hours.”
For Billie, the idea of subjecting herself and her fans to such an endurance test is simply unfathomable. She firmly believes that anything beyond a certain threshold crosses into the realm of overindulgence, declaring a show of that length as “far too long.”
While some on social media speculated that Billie’s comments might have been aimed at fellow megastars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, who have both wowed audiences with epic three-hour performances, Billie was quick to clarify her stance. In fact, she’s previously sung the praises of both Swift and Beyoncé for their remarkable stamina and magnetic stage presence.
During a candid interview with the Los Angeles Times in late 2023, Billie acknowledged the unparalleled star power of these iconic performers. “I find it really hard to play stadiums,” she confessed. “Beyoncé and Taylor [Swift] are untouchable superstars; the fact that they can put on a show that long, and it’s filled with so many incredible moments, is really amazing.”
It’s not the first time Billie has found herself at the center of controversy for speaking her mind. Previously, she sparked debate by calling out the music industry’s practice of flooding the market with multiple variants of an album on vinyl. However, she was quick to clarify that her remarks were not intended as a direct attack on any specific artists, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding her words.
As Billie Eilish continues to navigate the highs and lows of superstardom, one thing remains clear: she’s unapologetically herself, never shying away from speaking her truth, even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way. And with her raw talent, unwavering authenticity, and fearless attitude, she’s carving out her own unique path in the music industry—one bold statement at a time.
