Marian Hill is a duo from Philadelphia comprising singer Samantha Gongol and producer Jeremy Lloyd. Their music style is characterized by a fusion of minimal electronic beats, alluring vocals that are often distorted, and sensual saxophone melodies. The duo’s musical journey began with the release of their debut single, ‘Whisky,’ in 2013, marking their entry into the music scene. Marian Hill achieved mainstream success with their first full-length album, ‘Act One,’ in 2016, which featured the hit single ‘Down.’ Subsequently, they released their second album, ‘Unusual,’ in 2018, and continued to captivate audiences with singles like ‘omg’ and ‘it never ends’ in 2021.
In 2013, Marian Hill penned their breakout track ‘Whisky,’ which garnered attention after being shared with numerous music blogs. The following year, the duo introduced their initial EP, ‘Play,’ and a 7″ vinyl single titled ‘Lips.’ Their visibility expanded when popular Romanian artist Inna acknowledged them as co-writers for her song ‘Diggy Down,’ incorporating elements from Marian Hill’s ‘Got It.’ Signing with Photo Finish/Republic Records in 2015, they unveiled the seven-track EP ‘Sway.’ Marian Hill’s musical evolution continued with the release of their debut album ‘Act One’ in 2016, featuring the chart-topping single ‘Down.’ The duo’s remix of Billie Eilish’s ‘Bellyache’ surfaced in 2017, followed by the energetic track ‘Subtle Thing’ in early 2018, coinciding with their performance at Coachella. ‘Unusual,’ their second full-length album, arrived in May 2018, reestablishing their presence on the U.S. and French music charts. Collaborating with various artists like Roman Kouder and Yung Baby Tate, Marian Hill released a series of singles including ‘Take a Number’ with Dounia’s guest appearance. Their self-released EP ‘Was It Not’ in 2020 showcased their versatility, leading to the release of ‘oOo that’s my type,’ ‘omg,’ and ‘it never ends’ in subsequent years.