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I like how the first piece of gear is a $1200 mic

Y'all, don't give up on your dreams of making music, you may not have what another person has, such as an expensive mic or a big support system, but all it really takes is creative energy. Each artist has obstacles and frustrating ones at that, but what makes a great artist is one that perseveres and believes in themselves and their love for music. Keep ur creative energy alive and when things get too tough, believe you can overcome it or find a better way that works for you! :)) don't sweat it, and just do what makes you happy

The intimacy of Billie’s whispered vocals was really fresh. Until technology enabled kids to have studios and condenser mics in their bedrooms, artists didn’t have an opportunity to experiment with that. Billie and Finneas developed their art in symbiosis with the bedroom studio in a way that was impossible for previous generations, as teenagers did in the 1960’s with electric guitars and the 1980’s with synths. Great video!

You mentioned a few of these things, but here is what really stands out to me:

1) Finneas's mastery of low end

2) The intimacy of Billie's vocals. You can hear every breath and mouth noise

3) The use of space. The arrangements are very minimal. There often isn't much in the midrange besides Billie's vocals, allowing them to shine and to flesh out the harmonic content  

4) The songwriting. It's sad how rare it is in contemporary pop to use actual chord progressions. Everything now is based on sound design and rhythms. People have moved away from the fundamental principles of songwriting. Billie and Finneas manage to sound modern while bringing that stuff back. I'm not saying it's the most complex music in the world, but the melodies have real contours and songs are structured as more than an endless three-chord loop. I think the reason people connect with it is because they can tell it was made by humans rather than by committee

The final mixing and mastering of the songs did not happen in Billie's and Finneas's bedroom studio. Instead, this work was done by Rob Kinelski, a noted mixing engineer. Rob's credits include Alessia Cara, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, and Ed Sheeran, among many others. Billie's songs were mixed in a studio featuring gear worth well over $100,000. The songs were also professionally mastered - to make sure they would sound good on all types of speakers - by Grammy-winning mastering engineer John Greenham, on equipment worth tens of thousands.

Billie Eilish and Finneas came by our school several days ago and I was fortunate enough to listen to their master class. They said they don’t like studio spaces and really love the basement they record their music in, especially with the windows that let light in. Their sibling chemistry was great to see as well

I can't say I'm really into Billie, but I have mad respect for their recording techniques. It's super cool that they recorded that at home. Keep on rocking weekend warriors!

I really don't listen to all that much in the way of mainstream. Usually I dismiss pop as the product of 200 producers messing with the 5 or 6 takes they get from a vocalist. Looking behind the curtain like this has helped me gain a greater respect for all types of music and also to appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into all the songs we encounter day to day.

So interesting. I would love to be a fly on the wall during a recording session with these two.

And remember to find someone who would love to deeply work with you and your art, artisticly and technicaly 💫

The whole recorded in his bedroom is such a marketing ploy. Anyone can record an album in their bedroom, however not everyone grows up in a household with access to music instruments and expensive gear

Not shitting on her capability as an artist, but her family having music industry connections also played a big part in her success. You can have all the talent in the world, and make no money at all from music and you can have mediocre talent and make a lot of money. You just need the right connections (and ofcourse a bit of talent or knowledge on how to create songs and make them sound good/ok)

I'm a lil confused, if you have a professional daw, expensive(ish) mic, years of musical experience and already touring, what difference does it make what room you record it in? Soundproofing foam? You can get that in a bedroom. I tried with each point to think why that's harder or more impressive in a bedroom than in a stu and I couldn't see it. Maybe it's the novelty of the word "bedroom"? Because it seems they use that word every chance they can get lol

step 1: have a brother

Besides the very interesting details of her production, there is a beautiful message in this video: It doesn't matter what gear you use, just "Come Out and Play"

"Create a space that you're comfortable with, with people that youre comfortable with"
this really stood out to me. im also homeschooled, so im home all the time, but i dont feel like i really have a safe space to be creative- thats one of the main reasons im afraid/hesitant to start recording stuff, or even just playing around with my guitar. The walls of my house are pretty thin and theres not a single room i feel is "safe enough" to be in if that makes sense. especially since my family often doesnt understand, or care about my interests.

edit: i just want to say thanks to the people who encouraged me in the replies, its really nice of yall :) and i hope that those of you who are in similar situations can find a more peaceful environment. i commented when i was in a bad place mentally and most of the things i said seemed more dramatic than they actually were in reality. though i still dont have the most ideal space for being creative,  i wanted to clarify that i am not in an abusive environment. Im very fortunate that the only real thing keeping me from doing what i love is a mixture of burnout and an uninspiring "vibe". but since this comment, ive had guitar lessons which forced me out of my comfort zone, and im planning on going to college for music production. things can get better, if its just a "vibe" that is killing your creative process, sometimes you just need to push through it, change it in the little ways possible to you, or even let its pain inspire you.

as much as i love her debut album, her first ep will always be close to my heart. that second to last track, hostage, is my absolute favorite of all time. Something about it gives me chills without fail.

it feels so good to know that other people do a billion takes to get the right one .. especially billie

“To all of the kids who are making music in your bedroom today,  you’re gonna get one of these.”

I’m going to live my life by these words.