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, and electronica. Born and raised in San Diego, with roots in the Oakland Bay Area — Afton has built a 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 songs have been the backdrop to TV 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 an artistic evolution, earning praise for its lush, polished production and deeply personal exploration of queer 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."

Emily Afton is entering a new era with her forthcoming alt-country/folk EP, Space is No More, due January 2027.

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

Whether singing, DJ’ing, or on stage with her full band, Emily Afton continues to create musical spaces in which listeners are invited to feel, question, and find comfort in the chaos of these times.