Billie Eilish announces ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ world tour dates in UK, North America, Europe and Australia

Billie Eilish has described her ex-boyfriend and The Neighbourhood frontman Jesse Rutherford as “one of my favourite people in the world”.The two dated for around seven months in 2022 and 2023, but it appears that they remain on good terms.Eilish, who released her third studio album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ yesterday (May 17), was speaking to Rolling Stone about Rutherford. “That’s my guy, truly one of my favourite people in the world,” she said.She went on to say that after the split, she is not about to launch into any new relationship.

Billie Eilish has just released her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ – but according to fans, it might actually be a secret double album.Those who have listened to Eilish’s brand new album, which dropped yesterday (May 17), may have heard its final line: “But when can I hear the next one?”That line – along with some other hints – have fans convinced that Billie Eilish will make a similar move to Taylor Swift. The popstar recently released ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘, revealing a surprise release a double album dubbed ‘The Anthology’ hours after.Billie Eilish could release a double album as the ending of credits of HIT ME HARD AND SOFT stating the phrase:"but when can I hear the next one" pic.twitter.com/8BTboyadY6— Billie Eilish Daily (@billieeilishdly) May 15, 2024On top of that, fans think Eilish’s use of colour might be a second hint to a double album.

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Billie Eilish has revealed that her new album was almost named after a legendary quote from The Office.The singer released her third studio album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘ today (May 17). In an interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish revealed that before landing on the official title of the album – which was taken from what she misheard as the name of a Logic Pro synth – she nearly named it ‘Patheticville’ from a scene in The Office.The term is used by the character Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) in the third season of the US TV series when she and the rest of the crew from the show are making fun of a speech given by Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) at Dunder Mifflin’s “beach games.”“I thought it was patheticville.

Billie Eilish and Finneas have opened up about their brand-new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, saying they have “never ever ever loved something more”.‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ just dropped today (May 17), and in a celebratory Instagram post, Billie Eilish shared: “I don’t even know what to SAAYY…”“Finneas and i put so much into this album and have never ever ever loved something more,” she added. “we hope you enjoy it so much and i’ll see you on the other side EEEEEEEEEEEEEK HMHAS OUT NOW EVERYWHERE LOVE YOU ALL TO DEAAAAATH!!!!”Meanwhile, Finneas posted his own thoughts, writing that the album was “my favourite thing I’ve ever been a part of making”, adding: “There were so many times during the making of it that I thought we’d never finish it or had no idea what we were doing I lost count- just goes to show- when you’re in it, you might just have to try to keep swimming- you can only really see the ocean once you’re on the shore.“I’m going offline now because what you all think of this album is your business, not mine but I really do hope you like it- we make everything with you in mind and we owe it all to you- thanks for the sick job/life.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Billie Eilish’s third studio album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” doesn’t officially release until Friday but you can already purchase the 10-track LP on vinyl starting today.

Billie Eilish showcased tracks from her forthcoming new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ in New York last night (May 15).The singer-songwriter hosted a listening party at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn ahead of her third LP’s release tomorrow May 17 (pre-order/pre-save here).Ahead of the show she posted on her Instagram story: “Ur gonna hear my album omg i’m so excited and nervous oh my godddddddd.”As she prepared to launch into the record she said to the audience: “I could shit myself right now! Do we wanna hear something? Alright, dudes, so I’m gonna play you the entire album – front to back – and I’m not gonna pause it in the middle, and I’m not gonna talk. Well, I don’t know.

Childish Gambino has confirmed the dates and venues for his ‘New World’ tour, which will take in the UK, Europe and Australia later this year and into 2025.Earlier today, the rapper-actor-comedian, real name Donald Glover, released his ‘Atavista’ album, along with a music video for the new track ‘Little Foot Big Foot’. The album is the “complete” version of his 2020 record, ‘3.15.20’.To coincide with the announcement, Glover also confirmed where he would be performing his first gigs since 2019 on his recently teased world tour.Now, the full list of dates has been confirmed.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Childish Gambino — aka multihyphenate Donald Glover — doesn’t do anything by half, and as he promised last month, he has dropped a new version of his surprise release “3.15.20” (which quietly dropped in March 2020), under its original title “Atavista,” dates for “The New World Tour,” a massive trek through North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, launching in August. He also released a video for the album’s song “Little Foot Big Foot,” directed by Hiro Murai, featuring Young Nudy. He will follow with what he says is the last installment of the Gambino project, which will serve as the soundtrack to his film “Bando Storm and the New World.” Willow will support the AEG-produced tour in North America and Amaarae in Europe.

Tems has confirmed details of her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ and announced a world tour to take place later in the year.The Nigerian singer will release her long-awaited debut album on June 7 via RCA Records/Since ‘93 (pre-order it here), while her huge tour will kick off in London’s Eventim Apollo on June 12.Tems will take in a range of European cities in June and July, before heading to North America in August and September, finally rounding the tour off in Australia in November.

Lana Del Rey is having a successful year. Just weeks after her performance at Coachella, where she surprised the audience by bringing Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello to the stage, the singer is sharing her excitement ahead of her birthday, as she already received the gift she wanted the most this year.Afterparty looks at the 2024 Met Gala: Shakira, Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny Zendaya, and moreInside Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner’s romantic reunion in NYC: Are they back together?Ice Spice praises Lana Del Rey’s discography: ‘I’m obsessed with her’During her recent appearance at the Met Gala, where she made headlines for her stunning look, referencing an archival Alexander McQueen design from the Fall 2006 collection, Lana was asked what she wanted the most for her birthday.

Ethan Shanfeld Peter Cat Recording Co. has announced a new album, “Beta,” out Aug. 9 via Muddy Water.

Lucinda Light will be heading to Glasgow later this year, as the Married at First Sight Australia bride announced a string of UK tour dates.

Billie Eilish has announced a new “immersive listening experience” taking place in London to celebrate her upcoming album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’.Set to take place in the UK capital next week, the fan experience is hosted with Spotify and comes ahead of the release of Eilish’s new album, which is set to drop next Friday (May 17).Taking place at the Lightroom in London’s Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, the audio-visual experience will last for an hour and is designed to let fans have an insight into “the vast and mysterious world she’s created with her new project”, as well as listen to the album in its entirety.It will be held on Thursday (May 16) and Friday (May 17), and will include just 10 shows. Three of these will be held on the former, taking place at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm, while seven shows will be held on the latter, starting at 10am and running every two hours until 10pm.The experience will be the only one of its kind in the world for this new album, and fans on Spotify can get early access tickets now by heading to the venue’s website.“‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, Billie Eilish’s third studio album, is her most daring body of work to date.

previously expanded into the Asia Pacific region last year, with SXSW Sydney in 2023.As well as continuing to welcome the world’s leading speakers, which have previously included Barack Obama, Dave Grohl, Steven Spielberg, Tilda Swinton and more, the UK edition promises to “bring its own distinctive personality, driven by London’s internationally renowned cultural life and creativity, its status as a global meeting place, and its proximity to other major creative and tech centres in Europe”.In addition to the keynotes and innovations in tech, the event will showcase a range of musical performances from both big names and emerging talent.

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Billie Eilish has announced two pre-release listening parties in the US for her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘.The two free listening parties will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on May 15 (in association with YouTube Music) and at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on May 16 (in association with Snapchat). Both events are presented by American Express, with special perks for cardholders available.Fans can request up to two tickets for the listening parties via this link here.

Thania Garcia Billie Eilish will host two album listening events ahead of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” slated for release May 17. The free events presented by American Express, and produced by Live Nation, will take place on May 15 in New York City’s Barclays Center in association YouTube Music and on May 16 in Los Angeles’ Kia Forum in association Snapchat. Eilish’s forthcoming album will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials.

Overmono have announced a ‘Pure Devotion’ world tour that will take place across five dates in autumn 2024. See all the details below.The Welsh electronic duo, made up of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, had already been confirmed for an extensive list of festival appearances for the summer, and they will now be adding major shows across the globe to their schedules.They will begin at Brooklyn’s Paramount on October 4, before heading north to Toronto’s Opera House the following night.

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