Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa Discuss Songwriting and Impact of Their Music

Eilish Reveals 'Barbie' Soundtrack Song Rejuvenated Her Creative Inspiration, Rodrigo Emphasizes Joy in Writing for Film

Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa participated in a songwriter roundtable discussion, revealing their processes and struggles in creating music.
Eilish shared her fears of having peaked creatively before writing the song 'What Was I Made For?' for the 'Barbie' soundtrack, which rejuvenated her inspiration.
The 'Barbie' soundtrack, featuring songs by Eilish and Lipa, has garnered significant attention and acclaim, with Eilish's song becoming a frontrunner for Best Original Song at the 2024 Oscars.
Rodrigo discussed the challenge and joy of writing 'Can't Catch Me Now' for the new 'Hunger Games' prequel, emphasizing the inspiration found in restricting oneself to a specific storyline.
Jon Batiste, who also participated in the roundtable, highlighted the healing power of music, mentioning Eilish and Rodrigo's music as sources of comfort for his wife during her cancer treatment.