For some they are the definitive symbol of concert apathy, for others simply the contemporary way of experiencing live music. Billie Eilish has taken a position on the debate linked to fans who film entire concerts with their smartphones, after the controversy that arose in recent weeks around Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna's performance at Coachella.
In an interview with NME, the singer openly defended her audience's behavior during theHit Me Hard And Soft Tour: «I simply think that this is how it is today. My generation and those below us love to film things. I film and take photos all the time.” Eilish explained that for many kids recording concerts is a way to relive that experience once they return home: «When I was young and went to concerts or festivals I recorded every single minute. Then I watched those videos again and again, until I even remembered the sound of the crowd.” For this reason, according to the singer, the phenomenon should not be dismissed superficially: «An important part of culture is that we are all on these damn phones. They keep us connected.”
Eilish also acknowledged the integral role of the internet in her career, which began online in the late 2010s thanks to Ocean Eyes: «I wouldn't have a career without the internet. I would have no fans. I wouldn't have the connection I have without the internet.” While admitting that social media also has “a dark side”. In the meantime, he confirmed that he is working on the fourth album: «We are working on new music. We're in full album mode and it's really fun.”
