Alana Hil Unveils Powerful New EP Diaries of a Common Woman

Soul-stirring vocalist and songwriter Alana Hil steps into her boldest chapter yet with the release of her new EP, Diaries of a Common Woman, out now. A raw, unfiltered exploration of identity, resilience, and mental health, the project captures Hil at her most vulnerable — transforming personal extremes of mania, numbness, and depression into striking, cinematic soul.

Blending soul, R&B, and pop with powerhouse vocals and fearless storytelling, Diaries of a Common Woman cements Hil as one of the most compelling emerging voices in contemporary music. Alongside the EP, she shares the official video for standout track “In Between,” a visual companion that mirrors the emotional push and pull at the heart of the record.

Following a breakout year that included touring with Macy Gray and praise from Rolling Stone, Consequence, and Ones to Watch, Alana Hil delivers her most personal and resonant work to date — a project that confronts stigma, embraces complexity, and turns lived experience into art.

1.  Diaries of a Common Woman dives deeply into themes of identity, resilience, and mental health. What was the most vulnerable moment for you while creating this project, and how did you know when a song felt emotionally “honest enough” to share?

Diaries of a Common Woman was deeply personal. I was diagnosed with a mental health disorder called Borderline Personality, which often makes my days inconsistent emotionally. I wrote about how it interferes with my relationships with my family, trauma from childhood, and the ones I love and am in relationships with. Hard to say when I “knew” when it was personal enough to share, it was more of a feeling. 

2. Your new single "In Between" captures the push and pull between mania, numbness, and depression. Can you walk us through how that emotional tension translated into both the music and the visuals?

I wrote this song while I was driving one day. I was rushing to get somewhere and realised I’m always rushing but never arriving. Kind of like life. My emotions change constantly. That’s where the visuals came from. Being in between worlds. It’s based on surrealism. Not really belonging anywhere and trying to relate and feel the world around me, but I can’t quite grasp it.

3. You’ve described using your art to process trauma and your experience with Borderline Personality Disorder. How has making this EP changed your relationship with your own mental health — and what do you hope listeners take away from that openness?

Struggling with any mental illness is tough; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Sometimes it feels like a full time job trying to manage it. I try to catch myself when the chemical imbalance tricks me into thinking something is worse than it is. I often disassociate when a situation is hard to manage. I hope people know they aren’t alone. It’s hard to be human. It’s ok to feel deeply. You are worthy. 

4. After touring this summer with Macy Gray and collaborating with Printz Board, what lessons or creative shifts did you bring into this new era of your music?

The music industry can be rough and tough and it’s often hard to find support. I feel supported. And I’m grateful to have worked and toured with people who have made such an impact on music. 'Where Is The Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas was one of my favourite songs growing up, so working with someone who co-wrote it is amazing. The sky is the limit for me.

5. With a headline show coming up at Black Rabbit Rose, how are you envisioning translating the intimate, diary-like feel of the EP into a live experience — and what can fans expect from this release celebration?

I will continue to be as vulnerable and honest as I possibly can. I will dive into the details, the pains and joys of my human experience. I want the people to know they can do anything regardless of any mental or physical health struggle. I am grateful for a platform to tell my story on the stage.