Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish have become involved in an online controversy following Eilish’s comments about vinyl variants of music albums in an interview, which has been interepreted by some as a jibe against Swift. Accordingly, dedicated fans of both artists have taken to social media to voice their opinions.
Here are all the details about the current drama between Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish drama explained
The drama began when Billie Eilish expressed her views on other artists’ decisions to release different vinyl packages in a Billboard interview, calling it “frustrating” due to the deteriorating state of the global climate. A vinyl variation is a slightly different version of the same album. However, it has minor tweaks made to its cover art, color, or tracks.
Eilish pointed out that releasing a large number of vinyl variants has a negative impact on the environment and some artists indulge in this practice to make money. Some Taylor Swift fans took this statement as a personal attack on her. This is because Swift is known for producing multiple vinyl versions.
Swift has notably released four forms of Midnights and eight variants of her 2020 album Folklore. As per the New York Post, fan responses prompted Eilish to post an explanation on an Instagram story. Eilish stated that she “wasn’t singling anyone out” and instead wanted to highlight a wider issue of which she was also a part.
Why are Billie Eilish fans angry at Taylor Swift’s vinyl release?
Bille Eilish recently came out with Hit Me Hard And Soft, which was for her first album release since 2021. However, Taylor Swift also unveiled three new editions of her album The Tortured Poets Department on the same day.
As per the Daily Mail, fans of Eilish claimed that Swift was trying to overshadow Eilish with the timing of her album’s release. While Billie Eilish has already clarified her stance on her vinyl statements, Taylor Swift has yet to provide any comment on the ongoing drama.