Don’t Smile At Me - Billie Eilish and the New Pop (Liz Snell)

If you haven't heard of Billie Eilish, you will soon. The Californian musician is just 17 but has rocketed to fame in the past few years for her moody lyrics, genre-bending musical style, and unusual fashion sense. Hailed by many as the new queen of pop, Eilish represents a push back against slick, overproduced icons like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. What makes this surly teenager so popular with Gen Z? And how should we think about the often dark themes in her music?

Below are some of the clips used during the lecture.

Clip (warning: some explicit language): Vanity Fair of Billie Eilish

Another clip: Billie Eilish surprises her fans on Ellen

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