Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of the release of her sophomore album Happier Than Ever Friday with a surprise performance at Amoeba Music Hollywood.
The Grammy Award-winning singer was accompanied by her brother and songwriting partner Finneas on guitar for the intimate appearance. Eilish performed four songs during the luncheon: “Billie Bossa Nova,” “Getting Old,” “TV” and “Happier Than Ever.”
“This is great,” Eilish told the crowd between songs. “You guys are the best, and it’s been the most amazing year. You guys have been great and respectful with this album and I just love you. ” The singer also took requests from the audience, but shot back fans who asked him to sing his heartbreaking songs. “I hear ‘Everybody Dies,’ but it’s ridiculous,” he said.
After the performance, Eilish was caught by fans as she drove her Dodge Challenger into the parking lot attached to the famous record store.
Earlier this month, Eilish recorded her EP Katara, featuring new singles “TV” and “The 30th.” In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the 20-year-old explained the songwriting process behind both songs, revealing that references to the overturning of Roe v. Wade on “TV” is included in the song before the important decision. confirmed. “We wrote that line a few weeks before it was officially rehearsed. It was a place of destruction,” he said.
Long known for her political activism, Eilish recently partnered with non-profit voter registration organization HeadCount to encourage Gen Z voters to go to the polls. “With what is happening in our country, we need to go to the polls and vote for what we believe in,” he said in a statement. “Not showing up is not an option.”
