Los Angeles–based indie-pop vocalist and songwriter KiKi Holli steps into a striking new chapter with her latest single, “Running Out of Time,” released under her expanded moniker, KiKi Holli & The Remedy. The track doesn’t just signal a new release — it feels like a creative turning point.
Anchored in indie-pop yet elevated by dream pop textures, baroque accents, and a shadowy dark wave undercurrent, “Running Out of Time” unfolds with cinematic depth. Swells of synth and orchestration create a slow-burning intensity beneath Holli’s voice, which shifts seamlessly from hushed introspection to commanding emotional release. There’s a palpable tension woven throughout the production, a reminder of how fleeting and fragile time can feel. The result is immersive and atmospheric — music designed not just to soundtrack a moment, but to suspend it.
The addition of “& The Remedy” reflects more than a name change. It represents the collective energy of her live band and her continued collaboration with two-time Grammy-nominated producer Ethan Allen, known for his work with Ben Harper, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Tricky. Together, they’ve refined a sound that balances grand, cinematic scale with meticulous emotional detail. It’s expansive without losing intimacy, dramatic without sacrificing precision.
The momentum has been building. Her December 2025 release “Wish,” the first under KiKi Holli & The Remedy, earned a place on Atwood Magazine’s Songs of the Year 2025 list. Ladygunn highlighted her seamless blend of vulnerability and strength, while EARMILK praised the track’s spacious production and thematic exploration of longing and hope. Each accolade underscored Holli’s ability to craft songs that resonate beyond a single listen.
Her broader catalog reveals an artist comfortable inhabiting contrast. From the Billboard-praised nu-disco anthem “WIN U OVER” to the LGBTQ+ favorite “Pretty Boys,” Holli has moved fluidly between dancefloor euphoria and deeply personal storytelling. With “Running Out of Time,” she leans further into mood and atmosphere, expanding the emotional dimensions of her indie-pop foundation rather than abandoning it.
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Holli’s background in theater continues to inform her artistry. A BFA graduate in voice and theater, she first drew national attention co-writing and starring in Forever Dusty: The Dusty Springfield Musical, which opened off-Broadway to acclaim from The New York Times, The Village Voice, Reuters, and Out Magazine. That theatrical sensibility remains evident — each track feels staged with intention, every vocal choice deliberate and expressive.
With “Running Out of Time,” KiKi Holli & The Remedy embrace a fuller, more immersive sonic identity. It’s not a reinvention, but an amplification — a confident step toward her forthcoming album and a clear statement that her creative world is only growing larger, more urgent, and more resonant.