Emily Afton is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ whose emotionally candid songwriting and unmistakable voice bridge the musical worlds of folk, alt-pop, electronica, and what she has described as “queer emo-pop.” Born and raised in San Diego, with roots in the Bay Area (Oakland)—Afton has built a devoted following across California through a decade of dynamic live shows, DIY ethos, and evocative storytelling.

Described by NPR as "Utterly charming electro-folk… That's weary of life, but still positive," Afton's music has been featured on shows like Riverdale, Batwoman, and The One That Got Away. She has toured nationally as direct support for Third Eye Blind, performed her feminist pop anthem “The Veil” for an audience of 40,000 at the 2017 San Francisco Women's March, and shared stages with a diverse array of artists in cities across the U.S. and around the world.

Her 2024 sophomore album, Circaa, marked a bold artistic evolution, earning praise for its lush, polished production and deeply personal exploration of identity, heartbreak, and self-determination. The project also earned Afton features on KCRW and recognition at the LA International Film Festival for her music video / queer micro-thriller short film accompanying the album's single "Running Out of Time."

Now, Afton is entering a new creative era with a forthcoming alt-country/folk EP, due out this fall.

The EP’s first single, "It's You," arrives July 24, introducing a new, retro-inspired indie-rock sound, while preserving the emotional honesty that has become Afton’s signature.

Whether behind the microphone, DJ decks, or on stage with her band, Emily Afton continues to create songs and spaces in which listeners are invited to feel, question, and find comfort in the chaos of these times.