ABOUT
Hill Kourkoutis is a JUNO Award-winning producer, songwriter, recording engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, artist, and director whose work continues to redefine the landscape of contemporary Canadian music. Her work is unified by a deep commitment to storytelling — whether through sound, song, or visual narrative. Celebrated for her genre-defying approach and emotionally rich, cinematic productions, Hill has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Aysanabee, Sebastian Gaskin, SATE, Digging Roots, Amanda Rheaume, Leela Gilday, Royal Wood, and Meghan Patrick. Her work has contributed to multiple JUNO Award-winning and nominated releases, Polaris Music Prize shortlists and longlists, and charting singles across Canada. In 2022, Hill made history as the first woman to win the JUNO Award for Recording Engineer of the Year. She has since received additional JUNO nominations for Jack Richardson Producer of the Year and Recording Engineer of the Year, further establishing her as one of the country’s leading creative forces behind the console.
Alongside her acclaimed work in music production, Hill has built an expansive career across film and television as a composer and songwriter. She has written and produced music for internationally broadcast children’s series including Dino Ranch (Disney/CBC), Remy & Boo (Universal Kids), and Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (Netflix), crafting original songs and scores heard by audiences around the world. Her songs have also appeared in shows such as Station 19, Private Eyes, Kim’s Convenience, Degrassi, and Hometown Hockey, in addition to national campaigns for brands including Cadillac, Virgin Mobile, and Tim Hortons. In 2025, Hill was asked to create the Toronto Sonic ID for the FIFA World Cup 26TM Host City Themes initiative, bringing her signature sonic storytelling to a global audience.
Earlier in her career, Hill appeared as an actor on the cult television series Radio Free Roscoe, where her experiences on set sparked a lifelong passion for film and visual storytelling. That passion has since evolved into a parallel career as a director, where she brings the same emotional depth and immersive sensibility that defines her music into the visual medium. Hill has directed music videos for celebrated artists including Sass Jordan, Alex Cuba, Mother Mother, and Serena Ryder.
Hill works out of her Toronto-based studio, The Lair — a creative space that has become a hub for collaboration, experimentation, and artist development. Beyond her artistic work, she remains deeply committed to mentorship, advocacy, and creating more inclusive pathways within the music industry. She regularly mentors emerging artists, producers, and engineers through music schools, festivals, educational institutions, and industry organizations across North America. A passionate advocate for equity and representation in music production and audio engineering, Hill continues to champion underrepresented creators while fostering safer, more supportive creative environments. Her leadership extends beyond the studio through her service on the Board of Governors for the New York Chapter of The Recording Academy and the Board of Directors for the Songwriters Association of Canada, where she actively contributes to conversations surrounding creator rights, accessibility, mentorship, and the future of the music industry.