Soul-stirring vocalist and songwriter Alana Hil (@alana.hil) unveils her new EP, “Diaries of a Common Woman,” out now alongside the official music video for her latest standout single “in between.”
Alana Hil – “in between” (Official Music Video)
The video mirrors the emotional push and pull of “in between,” pairing raw, intimate moments with evocative visual storytelling that reflects Alana Hil’s knack for translating feeling into art.
Alana Hil – “say it” (Official Lyric Video)
The EP also features fan-favorite singles “say it,” “love and mental breakdowns,” and “heartbleed over coffee,” which introduced listeners to her genre-blurring sound and unflinching honesty.
Alana Hil – “Diaries of a Common Woman” EP
A deeply personal and emotionally charged body of work, Diaries of a Common Woman finds Alana exploring themes of identity, resilience, and mental health with striking vulnerability. Blending elements of soul, R&B, and pop, the project showcases her powerhouse vocals and emotional storytelling – a combination that’s quickly earning attention from notable media outlets.
Speaking about the new project, Alana shares: “‘Diaries of a Common Woman’ navigates my experiences with the extremes of mania, numbness, and depression. Having been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, I use my art to reflect the complexities of trauma and the stigma surrounding mental health, translating deeply personal experiences into sonic and visual form.”
After a standout summer touring with Macy Gray, Alana will celebrate the EP release with a special headline show in Los Angeles at Black Rabbit Rose on Wednesday, November 12th.
About Alana Hil
Everywhere we travel and everything we see and do shapes who we become. A seemingly never-ending globe-trotting sojourn, highlighted by unforgettable experiences a la studying yoga in India and recording in Mexico City, a dynamic upbringing, and innate creativity define the music of singer, songwriter, and producer Alana Hil. After generating millions of streams and attracting the likes of GRAMMY® Award winner Printz Board [Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, BTS] to her corner, she formally introduces herself on her independent 2023 mixtape, “12:30,” and much more to come.
Alana Hil
In her own words, Alana explains, “When you listen to me, I want you to feel inspired to be your full truest self. I hope you feel the gritty, raw earth in my music.” Alana’s truth always resided in music. Growing up in Kentucky, she developed her talents in vocal lessons as a kid and by participating in theater and singing in the church. The choir embraced her talent and encouraged her to even perform solos throughout high school. At the same time, she listened to everyone from Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill to Ella Fitzgerald and Common.
After attending college in Nashville, Alana sold all of her belongings, moved to Maui, and pursued music full-time. Life twisted and turned with spells in Aspen, Bali, and Mexico. 2018 saw her embark on another life-changing trip, studying music at the Northern Indian School of Classical music and yoga and mantra in the Himalayas. “More than ever, I realized music could be a tool for healing,” she says.
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