'Ocean Eyes' changes it all.
13-year-old Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas record 'Ocean Eyes' in their bedroom and release it on SoundCloud. Within hours, the single had 10,000 plays.
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Billie got discovered on SoundCloud thanks to you. Now she’s giving back by giving you access to her newest album 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT'
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
Billie Eilish (2024)
Play 'L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]' on SoundCloud
Shout out to Billie’s day-ones:
Her first fans on SoundCloud, who heard 'Ocean Eyes' before the buzz. Thank you.
How her tracks went from bedroom to Billboard.
See how it all started, and how SoundCloud helped catapult her career:
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2015
2016
Her second release, 'Six Feet Under,' goes viral.
Billie’s second single 'Six Feet Under' immediately captivates listeners, who can’t get enough of her haunting vocals and irreverent, genre-bending style.
Through SoundCloud they connect with fans directly through comments, reposts, and collaborations, building a loyal following, and industry insiders and media outlets start to take notice.
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2017
‘dont smile at me’ reaches 14 on the Billboard Charts.
Billie signs with Interscope Records and releases her debut EP, 'dont smile at me,' which reaches 14 on the Billboard charts, transforming her from independent artist to global sensation.
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2017
Later that year, she releases 'bitches broken hearts' on SoundCloud.
Since its release it's gotten 34.8 million plays. Not bad for a B-side.
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2019
‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ hits #1 on the Billboard Charts, and so much more.
Billie hits #1 for the first time, and wins Best New Artist at the MTV Music Awards, New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, and Top New Artist at the Billboard Music Awards. She also sets the record for youngest female artist ever to top the UK album charts.
“SoundCloud is the only reason I’m anything. 100%.”
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2020
Billie sweeps the Grammys with ‘bad guy’ and more
Billie wins Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop and Best Vocal Album at The Grammys.
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2021
Billie releases ‘Happier Than Ever,’ her second #1 album.
Billie’s sophomore album reaches #1 on the US Billboard charts.
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2024
SoundCloud helped launch Billie’s career:
Its global reach, community focus, and real, direct connection with fans cemented her success in the music industry.