Award-winning actress Kimiko Glenn announces debut EP

Award-winning actress Kimiko Glenn has announced her debut EP under the name KIMIKO. Shes marked the news with a new single ‘Emotional Whiplash’ which also marks her directorial debut as well. Fans may know Kimiko from her roles in stuff like Orange Is The New Black, Broad City, Bojack Horseman, and more.

The creation of KIMIKO’s debut EP was a deeply fun, therapeutic exercise for the multi-hyphenate. Poking fun at her own relationship woes, KIMIKO shares, “Finding the humor while actively sorting out annoying situationship after annoying situationship made the reality of it all feel less big and way more silly.”

The musician found inspiration in the current array of jovial female pop superstars of the moment and their relatability. “I think that’s why so many people respond to Sabrina Carpenter and Lily Allen, among so many incredible female pop stars right now! Their music reflects so much of what we are feeling about modern romance. For me, listening to their albums has felt validating and poignant, and I hope my music can do something similar for the people who find it. And there is so much more to come! I couldn’t be more excited to share the insides of my brain with the world.”

Almost ready to give up on love, “Emotional Whiplash,” is a contemplative pop ballad that slowly builds around KIMIKO’s dreamy vocals. Pulling from personal experience, KIMIKO says, “‘Emotional Whiplash’ is based off the experience of someone love-bombing you and then pulling back as soon as you match their energy. This one told me on the second date that he deleted all the apps and told his parents about me. Then said I was moving too fast when I asked if we should schedule another date. Hilariously, I could not tell you what his name was.”

Speaking on the experience and fears and excitement that came with the new role, KIMIKO shares, “To actually muster up the courage and commit to being in this big of a leadership position was really intense! As an actor, my job is usually very compliant: stand on your mark, wear this outfit, say these things. So to be the one calling all the shots was simultaneously empowering, inspiring, and also so, so frightening. I stayed up many a-night in a full state of panic. I’m feeling so much more relaxed now that’s it’s finally come together!”

Modern Dance EP tracklist

1. Hang Out Forever?

2. Emotional Whiplash

3. Just Like That

4. BIG ICK ENERGY

5. Modern Dance