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"'Was It Not' is a song we've wanted to make for a long time. In a press release issued for "was it not," Marian Hill's Jeremy Lloyd described its inspiration and the depth of its lyrics. The song's hypnotic soundscapes, which subtly intertwine airy plucks and distorted kick-drums, are mirrored brilliantly in its accompanying music video. However, while "was it not" features their signature vocal chop style, it is much more minimalistic in its sound design, which illuminates its incredibly nuanced production. The track follows the same seductive formula as " Down," the pair's breakthrough 2017 single that propelled them to the forefront of a sultry, brooding post-pop landscape led by artists like Billie Eilish, whose single " Bellyache" was remixed by Marian Hill to the tune of over 68M Spotify streams. In addition to the announcement of was it not, which is releasing on March 18th, 2020, Marian Hill also unveiled its eponymous lead single along with a spellbinding music video, which EARMILK has the pleasure of premiering today. Enter Marian Hill, the red-hot songwriting and production duo who just announced their forthcoming EP, was it not. Contrary to popular belief, Philadelphia churns out more than just cheesesteaks and agonizingly disappointing sports teams-it also holds home to a bevy of incredible musical talent. The show was part of their summer Down Tour.Having grown up in the City of Brotherly Love, I have a soft spot for my Philly compatriots. On August 25, 2017, Marian Hill released a live version of “Down.” The performance was recorded from their concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
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On April 28, 2017, Marian Hill released a remix of “Down” with Holland-born DJ and producer Franky Rizardo. On April 24, 2017, Marian Hill released a remix of “Down” with New York City based DJ Black Caviar. The album also included three new tracks, included a remix of “Down” that features Detroit rapper Big Sean in the second verse.
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On April 7, 2017, Marian Hill released an extended version of ACT ONE that featured all of the songs from their debut album and both of their previous EPs. The video has over 40,000,000 views as of March 2018. On March 14, 2017, Marian Hill released a music video for “Down.” The video shows Jeremy and Samantha in a lobby with multiple elevators going up and down. However, the minimalism becomes fuller once the beat drops into unexpected drums.” Jacob Swindell-Sakoor of Baeble wrote “‘Down’ is a quiet opener that does more with its minimalism than an upbeat and oversaturated arrangement could achieve.
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“Down” recieved generally positive reviews. The song is performed in the key of C major with a tempo of 75 beats per minutes. Musically, the song consists of a simple piano loop during the verses, and then transitions into a harsh drum machine during the choruses. “Down” lasts three minutes and seventeen seconds. The song is considered their biggest hit to date, commercially performing higher than any other Marian Hill song. To support the song and its success, Marian Hill embarked on the Down Tour, visiting cities across North America and Europe. “Down” has since been certified platinum by the RIAA. The song began to garner success, entering the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and peaking at number 21. On January 14, 2017, Apple debuted their AirPods commercial during the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks playoff game. It serves as the lead single from the band’s debut album, ACT ONE. Marian Hill announced “Down” on March 2, 2016, and it was released two days later.