Los Angeles-based indie-pop singer-songwriter KiKi Holli, performing under the name KiKi Holli & The Remedy, explores the fragility of time and the urgency of living in the moment on “Running Out of Time.” The cinematic single blends indie-pop with dream-pop textures, baroque flourishes and dark-wave atmospheres, showcasing an expansive sound that balances emotional vulnerability with dramatic intensity.
Built around lush synths and sweeping orchestration, “Running Out of Time” draws listeners into its atmospheric world. The production gives the song a sense of scale while keeping the emotional focus on Holli’s expressive vocals. Her delivery moves from restrained vulnerability to soaring intensity, reinforcing the track’s central feeling of urgency. Rather than relying solely on its cinematic arrangements, the song uses its layered sound to deepen its emotional impact.
The single reflects Holli’s evolving creative direction and her collaboration with two-time Grammy-nominated producer Ethan Allen, known for his work with Ben Harper, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Tricky. The partnership brings together detailed production and an expansive musical approach, allowing the song’s atmospheric elements to complement its intimate core.
The name KiKi Holli & The Remedy represents more than a change in billing. It reflects the energy of Holli’s live band and the collaborative identity taking shape around her music. With “Running Out of Time” that identity comes into focus through a sound that combines indie-pop accessibility with dream-pop atmosphere, orchestral touches and darker tonal elements.
The single follows “Wish,” released in December 2025 as the first release under the KiKi Holli & The Remedy name. The previous release earned a place on Atwood Magazine’s Songs of the Year 2025 list.
Ladygunn praised the track’s blend of emotion and strength, while EARMILK highlighted its spacious production and atmosphere, noting its exploration of hope, longing and the tension between the past and the future.
Holli’s wider catalogue demonstrates her versatility as a songwriter and performer. Her Billboard-praised nu-disco track “WIN U OVER” showcases a brighter, dance-oriented side of her artistry, while “Pretty Boys” has become a favourite among LGBTQ+ listeners. “Running Out of Time” moves in a more cinematic and introspective direction, expanding her musical range without abandoning the melodic sensibility that connects her work.
Her artistic background also helps explain the dramatic quality of her music.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Holli holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in voice and theatre. She first attracted national attention as the co-writer and star of Forever Dusty: The Dusty Springfield Musical, which opened off-Broadway and received coverage from The New York Times, The Village Voice, Reuters and Out Magazine. That experience in theatre provides a natural connection to the storytelling and emotional progression found in her music. On “Running Out of Time” the gradual build in the arrangement and the shifts in Holli’s vocal delivery gives the song a sense of movement, allowing its atmosphere and intensity to develop together.
The track explores the feeling that time is both precious and fleeting. It also highlights an artist continuing to broaden her sound while keeping emotion and storytelling at the centre of her work.
