Billie Eilish Announces Third Album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," for May 17 Release

New Album Explores Themes of Fame, Identity, and Self-Expression

"Hit Me Hard and Soft" marks Billie Eilish's return to music after a two-year hiatus and promises to be her most personal and ambitious work yet.

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has announced her third studio album, titled "Hit Me Hard and Soft," which is set for release on May 17, 2024, via Darkroom and Interscope Records. The album will be Eilish's first full-length project since her Grammy Award-winning album, "Happier Than Ever," which was released in July 2021.

According to sources close to the singer, "Hit Me Hard and Soft" will explore themes of fame, identity, and self-expression, drawing inspiration from Eilish's own experiences in the spotlight. The album's lead single, "Skinny," has already garnered critical acclaim, with many praising its raw emotional power and Eilish's vulnerability.