Artist description Trip-hop rhythms and a sculptured, captivating sound propell The Hill to unique musical heights--Their intoxicating blend of pop music charms the ear and erodes inhibitions.

Music Style Pop, Trip-hop, Electro,

Musical Influences Van Morrison, U2, D'angelo, Portishead, Tricky, Primal Scream, Beastie Boys, DJ Shadow, Massive Attack, Meat Beat Manifesto, Happy Mondays, Trent Reznor, Lenny Kravitz, Leonard Cohen, Slash

Similar Artists U2, Portishead, David Bowie, Tricky, Primal Scream, Massive Attack, Frank Sinatra, Everlast, Beastie Boys, DJ Shadow, Aphex Twin, Chemical Brothers, PJ Harvey, The Cure, Radiohead, D'Angelo

Artist History Formed in 1997, six local musicians found themselves in a room filled with samplers, keyboards and computer gear -- parring away at convention, this unlikely group of artists forged an unique sound and began recording their efforts. Their first single was picked up by Seattle's Deprogrammed Records to be put on the 'Education in Infestation' compilation alongside the likes of Johnette Napolitano, Jello Biafra, Charles Bukowski, and GWAR. Their first full length release 'Sin City Cabaret' has set the West Coast abuzz with it's groundbreaking sounds.

Group Members Alyas Mackintosh - vocals; Black - guitars, drum programming; Leigh Huddart - backup vocals; Sal Riley - keyboards, sample programming; Frances MacDonald - backup vocals; Brett Wolfe - bass

Instruments Various technologies

Albums Last Red Heat Horizon, Sin City Cabaret, Whorehouse Music. Thirsty Years

Press Reviews 'Go out and sell a pint of blood if you have to, but purchase this CD--The Hill is the freshest sound I've heard all Summer' John Peters, North Shore Register; 'A hypnotizing and deranged sonic feast' James Elom, City Beat; 'Why aren't these guys signed? Their freakin' demo tape is better than anything I've heard out of England all year, and they're from Vancouver!' Todd Borchart, The Music Man

Additional Info Check out 'The Hill' alongside the likes of Johnette Napolitano, Charles Buckowski, and Jello Biafra on the CTHULU FOR AIDS 'Education in Infestation' CD Compilation at www.deprogrammed.com

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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