Photograph of Alanna Sterling wearing an embroidered rose shirt and black lace choker, with colourful wavy hair, photographed by Sean Sisk
Bare your struggles very close to your heart and have them be a part of something you’re proud of instead of something you’re ashamed of
— lady Gaga

Alanna Sterling, a mental health advocate and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, stands at the intersection of art and activism. As a non-binary singer-songwriter, they infuse their work with a profound sense of identity and purpose. Battling bipolar disorder, cPTSD, OCD and ADHD, Sterling’s music has always been a vessel for self-expression used to navigate life’s adversities. Through their heartfelt lyrics and music, they’ve been able to connect with a global audience of dedicated fans, and help them through their darkest moments. Alanna's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery, reflected in their diverse genre-bending style, poignant lyrics, and evocative melodies.

Upon learning piano at the age of 2, Alanna made it their mission to pursue the arts in all of its forms - music, visual arts, dance, drama, literary works. In their teen years, Sterling took it upon themself to learn over 40 different instruments and start writing poetry, as a way to escape from bullying, trauma, social anxiety and depression. Music ultimately became their sword and saviour and gave them the confidence they needed to carry on. Songwriting came naturally, and since the age of 12, Alanna has composed hundreds of songs, most of which will remain hidden in a notebook, never to be recorded.

In 2022, Alanna Sterling released their groundbreaking album 'Mind/Matter', a deeply personal exploration of the human experience and a diary of their fight against mental illness. Now, they're poised to unveil their highly anticipated follow-up, 'Everything's Gonna Be Just Fine', slated for release on May 26th. Recorded in Montreal with esteemed producer Pierre Marchand, known for his work with Sarah McLachlan, this raw live piano album promises to guide the listener on a deeply moving emotional journey.

To kick off this new album, Alanna Sterling's recent single 'Goodbye', was released on April 19th, accompanied by an iconic black and white music video shot by visionary director, Yang Shi. In under a week, it has amassed 13k views worldwide, and on its six month anniversary, it hit half a million views and continues to climb.

Turning sorrows into magical movements of song, Alanna Sterling reaffirms the transformative power of music as a catalyst for healing and change. Their voice, both figuratively and literally, echoes the sentiment that amidst life's challenges, 'everything's gonna be just fine'.