Billie Eilish Responds Following Criticism from Taylor Swift Fans Over Alleged Disparaging Remarks Towards the Eras Tour Artist

Billie Eilish responds to criticism from Taylor Swift fans regarding her comments on artists' multiple vinyl releases without considering the environment. 22-year-old Eilish, known for her activism on sustainability, expressed her frustrations in an interview with Billboard on March 28. Although she didn't mention any artists specifically, Swift's fans started speculating that Eilish's comment might be referencing their idol, who is 34 years old. The Eras Tour star is known for releasing rerecorded albums and multiple versions of her new recordings. 

Swifties defended her and criticized Eilish for the diss towards our queen. Some noted Swift's higher album sales than Eilish's. This led to Eilish addressing the issue on her Instagram Stories, tagging her original Billboard interview. "Stop misinterpreting me and read what I actually said in that billboard article. I'm not targeting anyone specifically, these are widespread issues across the industry," she clarified, regarding sustainability. 

She admitted to releasing variants to encourage fans to buy the same album multiple times, but it's unclear if it was her decision or the record label's. Many artists, including myself, release variants, as mentioned in the article. The climate crisis is everyone's responsibility, and we should all strive to do better. 

Eilish criticized artists for creating excessive vinyl packages to encourage continued purchases. She finds it wasteful and irritating that artists prioritize their numbers and profits over other concerns. Last year, Oscar and Grammy winner supported Reverb's Music Decarbonization Project to eliminate music industry emissions. 

Eilish's latest album, 2021's Happier Than Ever, released in various colored vinyl versions. In her commitment to sustainability, she used recycled black vinyl and scraps for colored variants, and sugar cane shrink-wrap, the Oscar and Grammy winner continued. The singer of "What Was I Made For?" expressed disappointment in other artists' lack of commitment to the environment. She finds it incredibly wasteful to produce multiple vinyl versions of the same album. “It’s infuriating how people are getting away with it right under our noses. As someone dedicated to sustainability, it frustrates me tremendously. I do my best and involve everyone on my team, but still…” she sighed.