Hana Lili returns with brand new single ‘Burden’
Hana Lili
returns with brand new track ‘Burden’
“Hana Lili mines the depths of her emotions to write heartfelt acoustic songs” – The Guardian
“Hana Lili has been wooing the nation with her rounded sound.” – Notion
“a sublime slice of gentle bedroom pop.” – The Line of Best Fit“Her incoming EP ‘Flowers Die In Summer’ is testament to her unique alt-pop vision, matching her effervescent voice against raw, lo-fi elements.” – Clash
Today sees Welsh-born, London-based rising star Hana Lili return with her latest single ‘Burden’. Written by Hana and co-produced with Frank Colucci (JGrrey, Rose Gray), the track lands alongside a raw and unfiltered video directed by Harry Plowden which is available to watch here.
‘Burden’ signals a new direction and the start of a brand new era of creative expression for 21 year old Hana Lili. Supple and melodic, it’s a highly personal track with elevated production that marks a departure from her stripped back bedroom pop beginnings. “This song is about walking around with a big dark cloud looming over your head,” explains Hana. “It’s about being afraid that if you talk about how you truly feel it might have a negative effect on the other person. Being honest, and opening up about your feelings is so important, but there is always a feeling of guilt, and an idea that you might be a burden on someone else.”
Immensely proud of her heritage, Hana Lili grew up in a small seaside town on the south west coast of Wales. It was there she was able to forge her musical identity, taking part in local and international folk singing competitions where she learnt the tradition of telling stories through song. These formative experiences permeate through Hana Lili’s music and she gravitates towards writing about personal experiences, hardships, relationships and friendships. Like a diary to the inner monologue in her head, her tracks are honest and candidly authentic.
‘Burden’ follows the release of Hana Lili’s debut EP Flowers Die In The Summer last year, an entirely self-produced body of work which saw Hana deliver a dreamy introduction to her sonic world, combining intimate, confessional lyrics over immaculate self-taught production. Spearheaded by Hana’s unique ear for melody, rugged guitar chords, vulnerable lyrics, and nostalgic noughties-esque pop production, the homespun EP certified the 21-year-old as a vital new voice within the bedroom pop movement. With early press support from The Guardian, Notion, Dummy, i-D, Clash, Dork and The Line of Best Fit and an unexpected play on this year’s series of Love Island, Hana Lili is your latest artist to watch.
‘Burden’ artwork
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