After becoming the most pre-added album in the history of Apple Music, Billie Eilishās Happier Than Ever is finally here on all platforms.Ā
The 16-track sophomore album from the Grammy-sweeping pop star was first announced back in April, and after a string of singles have emerged since, a new era of Billie is upon us. Featuring previous singles āNDA,ā āYour Power,ā āmy future,ā and more, Billieās latest hears theĀ 19-year-old in a brand-new space now two years after the release of her highly successful debut When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go.Ā
Eilish caught up with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 on Monday before the albumās release, after already sharing a Vevo interview with fans, to discuss not just the recordābut what her impressive streaming numbers mean for her relationship with fans. Back on Monday, the LP had already gone for over 1 millionĀ pre-adds, crushing previous record holder the Weeknd for his After Hours effort.Ā
āI really want to not make them feel like Iām gone, because Iām not. Iām right here, and Iāve been here the whole time,ā Billie shared.Ā āI think that the hard thing is that we havenāt done shows. I havenāt had a way to actually prove to them that Iām still theirs. And I think that thatās tough and I think that itās made them go crazy, and I totally understand it. And I feel the same. Itās made me go crazy too.ā
To make up for that, Eilish also announced herĀ Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los AngelesĀ concert film, which premieres on Sept. 3 on Disney+. The film was directed byĀ Robert Rodriguez and Patrick Osbourne, while beingĀ filmed onstage at the Hollywood Bowl, where she put on a show withĀ Finneas, the Los Angeles Childrenās Chorus, the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra, Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo, and more.
Before seeing the film, check out Billieās sophomore album below.
Spotify used the marquee album as an opportunity to debut its āfirst-ever artist hub and three new enhanced album experiences,ā as detailed in a post on its site. Those ways to enjoy Happier Than EverĀ include āFan Mode,ā featuring interview material and āa soundscape of audio from fansā; āBillie Mode,ā showcasing āBillie in poses that reflect her creative journey and self-discoveryā and direct-to-camera stories; and āLyric Mode,ā where Eilishās words are āstyled to the albumās Old Hollywood glamour, while exclusive audioliners bring the meaning behind her songs to life.ā
Read more about those features and what the dedicated Billie hub is all about here, or just dig in on Spotify.