"Noble Station is the kind of album that reminds you why Americana still matters." - Musikepool

From Philadelphia, PA

The Hill

The Hill  is an Americana artist  from Philadelphia, PA. The project is founded upon the songs of Jon Kowit, a former record store employee and music junkie, who had been writing songs for decades, but had never released music before creating The Hill.  

Reconnecting with notable indie music steel guitar/multi-instrumentalist Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner (Jason Molina, Wild Pink, Marah, Susan Werner), lead to a 12-song debut LP, entitled "Get In Line" produced by Brenner. Working on the follow up, The Hill released a single "Let This Storm Pass" in Sept. 2024. Two more singles "See You There," and "Photograph" were released in anticipation of  the 12-song LP, "Noble Station" released in September 2025.

The Hill has received airplay on terrestrial radio in U.S., Canada, Australia and South Africa, including a 45 minute interview on WWUH-FM in Hartford, CT. The Hill was also named a featured artist on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia, PA.  

Noble Station”  is a beautiful listen from beginning to end. It carries that warm Americana/folk spirit…" Cheers to the Vikings

The melodies are fresh and sharp… Will perhaps take you back to artists like Bob Dylan, The Eagles, CCR.”  - Good Music Radar

“Some songs…defy expectations, ones which seem to appeal to everyone’s comfort zones …echoing some classic sonic move or much-loved musical vibe. “Let This Storm Pass” is just such a song.” - The Big Takeover

“Sounds as sincere as an old front porch chat…” - Music Arena 

“A countrified guitar twang, and a few additional melodic touches, namely a swooning pedal steel guitar and a sweeping violin.” - DWA

“Get In Line”  epitomizes the Americana genre, blending traditional roots music with contemporary influences.” -The Concert Chronicles

 

Interview

Get In Line (LP)

The Hill

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