If you’ve been following news about Billie Eilish on social media over the past few days, you may have heard that she’s suddenly releasing a new album in 2025. Several websites and fan pages reported that Billie released an album titled “Blackout” without any announcement, surprising her fans. But the truth is different. This entire story stems from rumors and fan wikis circulating online, which have no official source.
Billie Eilish’s third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released on May 17, 2024. She co-wrote and produced it with her brother and longtime collaborator, Finneas. This time, Billie took a different tack; she didn’t release any singles before the album’s release. She wanted people to listen to this album as a complete experience, like watching a film from start to finish.
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The album contains a total of 10 songs, which seem to be interconnected. This work is quite different from her previous albums, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, and Happier Than Ever. Strike Me and Soft has been hailed by critics as her most definitive and mature work to date. Rolling Stone called it “her best album yet.”
Just before the release, Billie held two free listening events in New York and Los Angeles. Sixteen thousand people attended the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and 13,500 attended the Kia Forum in LA. In addition to these two cities, the album was also played at AMC theaters, where people could listen to it in full before its release.
Album Theme and Musical Tone
The name ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft‘ itself describes its mood. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, sometimes melancholy, some tenderness, and some depth. Listening to this album, it feels as if each song connects to the next. Billie has described it as “a family of songs,” meaning each track has its own unique flavor, but together they create a story.
On this album, Billie’s voice sounds more refined and honest than ever before. Some songs are deeply intimate, reflecting her personal thoughts and feelings. Listening to tracks like “Lunch” and “Chihiro,” one feels that she’s more confident and open than ever before.
Following the album’s success, Billie announced Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour. The tour began in September 2024 and has now been extended until 2025. The tour started in North America, where she performed several sold-out shows in major cities, including Quebec City, Toronto, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
In 2025, the tour expanded to Australia, Europe, and Japan. In February and March, she performed four consecutive nights in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. From April to July, she performed at various locations in Europe and the UK, with all her shows in cities such as Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, London, Dublin, and Glasgow selling out.
In May 2025, she added new shows in Japan and the United States, bringing the total number of dates to over 100. In August, she will perform two nights at Tokyo’s Saitama Super Arena, and will return to the United States again from October to November 2025.
Billie also paid special attention to the ticketing policy for this tour. They used Ticketmaster’s “Face Value Exchange” system to prevent tickets from being sold at exorbitant prices on the black market. If a fan couldn’t attend a show, they could sell their ticket to another fan at the original price. Their fans widely appreciated this move.
Now, let’s discuss the false news that created a stir on the internet. Some fan wikis and social media accounts claimed that Billie had released a new album titled “Blackout” in 2025. Songs for this alleged album, such as “Serenity” and “Afterglow,” had even been written. Some sites even provided dates for the release of the first single in July 2025 and the entire album in November 2025.
But there’s no official record of this. Billie or Finneas shared no such information. Neither Interscope Records nor their social media accounts ever mentioned “Blackout.”
In reality, this was all a fan fiction, which later spread as “fact” in many places. It had such an impact that several websites reported it as news.
The question is, is Billie really making a new album? Billie herself answered this in an interview in Australia. She said, “I’m going back to the studio, and there will definitely be some new work.” But she also added, “I still have a lot of touring left.”
That is, she is currently busy with her ongoing tour, but she definitely plans to start recording new material when she has time. This doesn’t mean the new album will be released in 2025, but indications are that we may hear something new by next year.
Of the album’s songs, “Birds of a Feather” was the most popular. It was one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify in 2024. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and its video received millions of views on YouTube.
The album earned Billie several nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards, in major categories such as Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Although she didn’t win an award, her performance and musical maturity were widely praised.
Fan theories are now circulating online, titled “BE4.” Some believe Billie is creating a sequel or deluxe edition of Strike Me and Soft. Small clues in some of the songs have fueled these speculations.
For example, a phone number appears at the end of her song “THE DINER.” When fans called the number, a recorded voice of Billie said, “Hello, I can’t hear you… I’ll call you back.” People interpreted this “callback” as a hint of a future album.
Finneas also mentioned on a show that they’ve planned their tours so they can be home together, allowing them to “make another album.” This further fueled fans’ confidence that Billie’s next project isn’t far off.
Billie Eilish has always maintained honesty and simplicity in her music. Each album reflects her personal life and mental state. While “Happier Than Ever“ explored her experiences and the pressures of fame, “Strike Me and Soft” delved into relationships, self-doubt, and self-acceptance.
She turned 23 in 2025, but the depth and control evident in her work are those of a seasoned artist. She neither appears rushed nor follows the market’s flow. Perhaps this is why each of her albums has a distinct identity and endures over time.
Billie’s live shows aren’t just about songs. Her stage, lights, voice, and expressions all tell a story. She communicates directly with her audience, sometimes jokingly, sometimes emotionally. This simplicity and intimacy are what keep her fans connected to her.
In a recent Instagram post, she wrote, “I heard you want more shows.” This single line garnered thousands of comments. This demonstrates the profound connection her fans have.
With most of 2025 set to be spent on tour, we can expect her next major project by 2026. Her albums typically have a gap of two to three years, so this timeline fits that pattern.
Billie herself said, “Now I just want to make what I love, no matter what people think.” This sentiment is reflected in both her music and her attitude.
In short, Billie Eilish hasn’t released a new album in 2025. The rumors surrounding the album’s title, “Blackout,” or “Eilish,” are merely fan theories. The truth is that she’s still busy with her third album, “Strike Me and Soft,” and is touring it worldwide.
The biggest news for fans is that Billie is definitely planning on working on new music. This means the next album may not be far off, just a little more time.
Her story shows that even today, artists can move forward at their own pace and their own truth without being overwhelmed by the rush or hype. And perhaps that’s why Billie Eilish has become not just a singer, but one of the most relatable voices of her generation.
My name is Farhad Dawar and I am graduate of the Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahaddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan. I’m passionate about journalism and media, and I believe in journalism of courage, uncovering the truth, and shaping the future.
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