Cliff Hillis is an award winning power-pop singer/songwriter based in the Philadelphia area whose music evokes the sunny pop of the 70’s and has garnered national radio airplay. Hillis has co-written with critically acclaimed songwriters such as Rhett Miller, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kelley Ryan and Dan Bern.
You can hear many of his recent hits on radio stations such as 88.5 WXPN, 89.7 WTMD and 90.5 The Night.
When he’s not recording and producing albums for himself and others in his studio, Hillis also tours with various bands including Smash Palace, David Uosikkinen’s “In The Pocket”, Patty Smyth as well as The Orchestra (featuring former E.L.O. members).
Cliff Hillis Interview Cliff Hillis is known for putting the “power” into “power pop.” He’s worked with several great bands over the years, and many power pop artists (John Faye, Scot Sax, Danny Wilde, etc.) On June 19th the Phoenixville, PA-based musician, songwriter and producer celebrated the release of his new album “Dream Good” on […]
The new video for Cliff Hillis' "Tired All The Time" from the Life Gets Strange EP. Directed & edited by Rob Waters/W Films, featuring Morgan Shank plus a cameo from WXPN's Dan Reed! http://www.cliffhillis.com https://cliffhillis.bandcamp.com/album/life-gets-strange-ep
Official video for the new Cliff Hillis single "Good Morning and Goodnight". Written by Cliff Hillis & Kelley Ryan (Reubenfar Music/ASCAP, Meatpie Music/BMI). Video by Scot Sax at Join With Video. http://www.joinwithvideo.com Thanks to Old Capital Bike Inn, Bangkok Thailand for the groovy atmosphere & acoustic guitar. https://www.oldcapitalbkk.com More info- http://www.cliffhillis.com Cliff Hillis- vocals, guitar Greg Maragos- bass, keys, synth, handclaps, assorted sounds Kelley Ryan- backing vocals Freddie Rojo Berman- drums Julie Maragos- spooky whisper Produced by Cliff Hillis & Greg Maragos Mixed & mastered by Cliff Hillis at The Hacienda Gonna turn it all down So undetectable Sweep it underground Like a burial ritual One heart one hand One hip one collarbone Head in the sand Emotion overload Good morning and good night Is everybody crazy I’m lonely on a lazy Sunday afternoon The day is like an hour My love is losing power I don’t think i can...
“I LOVE this! You two sound terrific together & what a great song.” — Legendary producer & songwriter Don Dixon (in reaction to the Kelley Ryan co-write "Good Morning and Goodnight")
“You know who's really good? Cliff Hillis.” — Rhett Miller