Cliff Hillis

Cliff Hillis is Philadelphia based singer/songwriter whose music evokes the sunny pop of the 70’s and has garnered national radio airplay. Hillis has co-written with critically acclaimed artists such as Rhett Miller, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kelley Ryan and Dan Bern.

Hillis’ new EP The Square Route features six new songs that strike a more rootsy tone than his previous releases due in part to the fact that two songs (“The Square Route”, “My Way Of Drinking”) were co-written with Nashville troubadour John Eddie, who has written hits for artists such as Brantley Gilbert.

The new single “Haunted” features a lush string quartet arrangement by the brilliant Louis Clark Jr. (son of Lou Clark/Electric Light Orchestra).

"Let's Get In Some Trouble" was co-written and recorded with Grammy-winning songwriter Scot Sax.

When not recording and producing albums for himself and others in his studio, Hillis also tours with various bands including Starbelly, Erik Vincent Huey, David Uosikkinen’s “In The Pocket”, as well as The Orchestra (starring former E.L.O. members).

“You know who's really good? Cliff Hillis.” 

— Rhett Miller (singer/songwriter Old 97's) 

“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")