Best known for his role on TV’s Love, Victor, Michael Cimino is stepping into his own spotlight with the release of his second music EP Superhero. The seven-track collection, which arrived Friday, offers an intimate glimpse at the 25-year-old actor turned singer-songwriter’s true self. Cimino has called Superhero a “time capsule” of the past few years of his life—the good and the bad—and it shows: the EP’s songs are raw, melodic and refreshingly sincere.
The title track “Superhero” soars as a bright, hopeful pop-rock jam inspired by childhood nostalgia and that invincible feeling we lose as we grow up (the single cover art even features little Michael in a cape). In contrast, a later single like “Reminds Me of You” finds him in a more introspective, late-night mood, highlighting the range of emotions on display. After years playing characters on screen, Cimino uses music to reveal the person behind the roles, embracing vulnerability as his superpower. It’s a gamble that’s paying off—early listeners are praising Superhero’s honest lyrics and catchy hooks, heralding a promising new chapter for this emerging multi-talent.
