FINNEAS Explains the Creative Process Behind Billie Eilish Hits and More in Pitchfork’s New Video Series

Pitchfork is excited to announce the launch of a new video series, “Creative Breakthroughs.” In these videos, artists and producers walk us through the most challenging and rewarding musical breakthroughs of their career, from crafting songs and inventing melodies to how their collaborative studio workflows coalesce. Along the way, they’ll demonstrate the musical process and musical principles and break down beats and clips.

The first episode of “Creative Breakthroughs” features FINNEAS, the producer, songwriter, and solo artist who has risen to prominence over the past several years for his work with his younger sister Billie Eilish. Her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? earned him five Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. In this episode, FINNEAS explores the sounds that sparked his greatest musical breakthroughs and delves into the key inspirations that would go on to be featured in tracks on Eilish’s debut, his own Blood Harmony EP, and collaborations with Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, and Tove Lo.