Alanna Sterling TALKS Paris Residency, Songwriting & Twitch | JTWJE EP #433

It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Alanna Sterling to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Hailing from Montreal, Alanna Sterling is a gender fluid artist who advocates for mental illness and the LGBTQ+ community. Battling bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, Sterling’s music has always been a vessel for self-expression used to navigate life’s adversities. Unbound by one genre, their diverse style spans rock, rap, pop, folk, soul, jazz, and more. Through their heartfelt lyrics and music, they’ve connected with a global audience of dedicated fans and helped them through their darkest moments. Alanna's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery, reflected in their polyamorous style, emotive lyrics, and captivating live performance.

Turning sorrows into magical movements of song, Alanna Sterling reaffirms music's transformative power as a catalyst for healing and change. Alanna has co-produced three original albums thus far and has over a hundred songs yet to be recorded. Their latest album, Everything’s gonna be just fine, was recorded in under an hour in one take.

To kick off this album, Alanna released their single “Goodbye,” accompanied by an iconic black-and-white music video that has amassed over half a million views. At the 2025 Capital Music Awards, Sterling was awarded Solo Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for their title track “Everything’s gonna be just fine”. In 2018, Alanna started streaming music on Twitch under the alias “MermaidUnicorn”. Since then, they’ve gained nearly 50k followers who tune in for their music livestreams.

Aside from their solo career, Alanna is also the lead singer and songwriter for the band Complicit. Complicit released their first album, FIV5 REASONS MY BRAIN SUCKS, in October 2025, which combines elder emo nostalgia with a new heavy twist.

On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Alanna Sterling spoke about their 2024 Paris Olympics residency, the stories behind their most-streamed songs on Spotify, and their latest single, “Down.”

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