KiKi Holli & The Remedy Appreciate Vulnerability on Single “Wish” [Premiere]

Many of the most original and creative artists are the ones, like KiKi Holli, who periodically take out moments in their career to redefine themselves. That’s what the Southern California singer-songwriter has been up to lately, and she’s ready to present the results. Today, she unveils her new KiKi Holli & The Remedy single “Wish.” The atmospheric, soulful, upbeat anthem looks at longing, transformation, and vulnerability. The song evokes a sense of yearning and renewal, while leaning on her cornerstone musical influences like Stevie Nicks, David Bowie, Prince, and The Cure.

It stands in stark contrast to the upbeat disco pop of her recent single “WIN U OVER.” That song was widely praised for its infectious groove and classic disco energy. The contrast between the two singles emphasizes the broadness of Holli’s influences and musical abilities.

Commenting on her new single, KiKi Holli states:

I wrote ‘WISH’ to explore longing, transformation, and the beauty of vulnerability. The song is an atmospheric and soulful anthem.

“WISH’ lives in that fragile, complicated space between what we were and what we still might be. It holds onto the nights we laid our hearts out on the line, wrestled with doubt and left haunted by the things we said. The song doesn’t try to fix the past or predict the future; it lets hope, raw honesty, uncertainty, and the stories we tell ourselves coexist. Sometimes letting go sets you free, and sometimes it pulls you back in. Love lives in between shadow and light.”

“WISH” marks the beginning of a new chapter for Holli and the way she is presenting her music. This is the first release for her under her expanded artist name, KiKi Holli & The Remedy. The Remedy represents the influence of her band and what they mean to her as a songwriter and a performer. It’s an evolution for her as an artist meant to capture the dynamic energy of her live performances, while remaining true to the emotive, cinematic, and intimate sounds she’s become known for as a songwriter.

The addition of “The Remedy” reflects Holli’s increased focus on collaboration and the influence that her live performances have on her songwriting. A big part of recognizing The Remedy has to do with acknowledging the wonderful collaborative relationship she has formed with her producer, two-time Grammy-nominated Ethan Allen. Allen has helped shape her diverse sound, helping to incorporate indie pop, soul, and alternative rock influences.

KiKi Holli & The Remedy is not meant to be a complete reinvention, but an amplification of the artist she already is. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for her that will celebrate the power of collaboration and evolution. “WISH” is the first taste of what you’ll hear as Holli works towards the release of her new album next fall. She wants to embrace change and illustrate it as something worthwhile, important, and ultimately necessary from time to time.

KiKi Holli & The Remedy “Wish” single artwork