Samantha Gongol

Samantha Gongol is best known as one half of the electronic pop duo Marian Hill.

Pop Singer

April 14, 1990

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Samantha Gongol, an American singer and songwriter, was born on April 14, 1990, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She is best known as one half of the electronic pop duo Marian Hill, which she formed with her middle school friend, Jeremy Lloyd, in 2013. The duo gained widespread recognition in 2016 when their song “Down” was featured in an Apple advertisement. Gongol’s unique stage name is derived from a book she read as a child and her mother’s maiden name. Some of Marian Hill’s other popular songs include “Talk to Me,” “Wish You Would,” and “All Night Long.” They have performed at major music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Coachella. Gongol’s background in playing the violin has influenced the intricate melodies in Marian Hill’s music.