After nearly a decade of writing and performing with beloved indie outfit HONEYMOAN, Alison Rachel is stepping into the spotlight with Trillion Petals—her vulnerable solo debut. The five-track EP, Hill After Pale Hill showcases a new artistic chapter shaped by introspection, raw honesty, and more analogue exploration.
The focus track, Lucky Girl Mantra, is a soaring indie rock anthem that captures the emotional whiplash between god complex and imposter syndrome—an internal conflict familiar to many creatives. Produced by UK-based artist/producer Sfven, the track sets the tone for a release that is as cathartic as it is carefully crafted. This track includes a video made by London based director duo Mika Lapid and Molly Moody.
Written and recorded between London and Hertford, Hill After Pale Hill features collaborations with a select group of producer-artists including Sfven, Nic van Reenen (Ex Olympic), and Radio Trapani—each bringing a distinct texture to Alison’s guitar-led songwriting.
While Lucky Girl Mantra brings punch and energy, the rest of the EP opens a more tender window into Alison’s interior world. Themes range from the quiet ache of watching a loved one suffer without being able to help, to existential questions on human nature, and the inevitability of growing older.
“I wrote all the tracks on guitar first, alone, before bringing them into the studio to be reimagined,” says Alison. “It was important to me that each song had a simplicity that could easily be reproduced for live when needed.”
With Hill After Pale Hill, Alison Rachel introduces Trillion Petals not just as a solo project, but as a statement of artistic expiration and personal reinvention. She is already writing for her next release, slated for recording in autumn 2025.
Listen to ‘Hill After Pale Hill’ here
Press Release courtesy of Trillion Petals
