About

Darling Hill evokes an indie-noir, nostalgic sense. Dark, raw, enchanting, and filled with poetry that offers a fresh perspective of the world. With occasional strings, distinct vocals are paired with captivating keyboard melodies and bass tones that embody the essence of fantasy and reality, drawing comparisons to Mazzy Star, PEM, & Anna Tivel.

Comprised of New England singer-songwriter duo Katherine Schimke and Aaron Derman, Darling Hill has been performing since 2014 and has collaborated with numerous venues, art organizations, and artists, having performed in various NH locations such as

Nova Arts, The Range, The Wilton Folk Cafe, Hancock Depot Cabaret, Toll Booth Tavern, Harlow’s Pub, The Listening Room, and The Blue Bear Inn. The Novel Book Bar in ME and MA venues like The Bull Run, The Brewbarn & Markoh’s on Main.

 

​Darling Hill's most recent collaboration with New England producer Charlie Chronopulous and Maine's blues punk prophet of doom, Cryin' Caleb resulted in the January 2026 release of the menacing lovesong Heartburn.
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In February 2026, Darling Hill released a series of live session recordings featuring cover songs by their favorite artists and influences. 
 
Darling Hill's 2023 debut EP, Where the Heart Heals, was produced by Zach Kasik of Wild Feather Recording Studio ( Beck, Green Day, Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Dr. Dre ). The EP features contributions from some of Nashville's most talented musicians.
Notable collaborations on this project include sought-after percussionist Shake E Fowlkes

( Chris Night,  Robert Bradley's Black Water Surprise, Kid Rock ), Broadway violinist Laurie Canaan ( Ring of Fire ), versatile bassist Doug Corbin, and acclaimed vocalist Kalen Chase

( Korn, Vimic, Pop Evil, Dragonforce ) Since its debut, tracks from the EP hit the airwaves and have been featured on 92.5’s The River and 95.3’s WMNH.