Hana Lili drops new self-titled EP “Hana”

Welsh-singer Hana Lili just dropped her new EP “Hana”, it’s messy, raw, and I love it.

There’s a specific kind of bravery in moving backward to move forward. In an era where music is often synonymous with a hyper-polished, social media-ready aesthetic, Welsh alt-pop/rocker Hana Lili is doing something far more radical: she’s embracing the mess.

Her new self-titled EP, Hana, isn’t just a collection of tracks; it’s a deliberate deconstruction. It’s messy in a relatable way, and it’s unbelievably cool. Naming it Hana was a bold and authentic choice. It’s proof that she is enough as she is.

The 5 tracks-long EP thrives on contrast. It opens with “Undress Me,” a piano-led autopsy of a relationship that died long before the official breakup. It’s a zoomed-in moment of realization, where the lyrics don’t shy away from the ugly parts of outgrowing someone.

Then there’s “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer” a track that the singer describes as a “stressful jigsaw.” It’s heavier, grittier, and features—of all things—blastbeats in the middle 8. Live, it’s even more full of energy.

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“Complicated” comes next. This track captures the sheer exhaustion of trying to translate your inner chaos for people who just don’t get it, when justifying your feelings feels like a chore. The Welsh born and bred musician dives into the heavy lifting of rebuilding trust, acknowledging how the ghosts of past relationships can make lowering your guard feel impossible.

The EP’s true center of gravity lies in its vulnerability. It thrives on the friction between being okay and being completely overwhelmed. Nowhere is this more apparent than on “Sick of Myself”. Hana tackles the “racing thoughts and overwhelmingness” of her own mind. It’s an unapologetic anthem for those days when you’re just... done.

The closer “Not Fair” is a gut-punch exploration of grief. Written in the third person, it’s designed to be a universal scream — a reminder that you are not alone in your pain.

Hana, a first-language Welsh speaker who cut her teeth in the Eisteddfod tradition brings a unique linguistic perspective to her songwriting. She views English with a certain distance, allowing the “sound of words to resonate before the meaning.” This auditory-first approach is palpable; even when the themes are heavy, the melodies are infectious. “The Welsh language scene is a big part of what I’ve learnt”, the singer said.