Emily Afton is a queer songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ whose emotionally candid writing and unmistakable voice bridge the musical worlds of alt-pop, indie rock, folk, and electronica. Born and raised in San Diego, with roots across California (calling both the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego home), Afton has built a following through her DIY ethos, artistry, and musical storytelling over years of performing and releasing original music.

Described by NPR as "wonderful, wonderful electro-pop that's weary of life, but still positive," Afton's songs have been featured on shows like Riverdale, Batwoman, The One That Got Away, and more. She has toured nationally as direct support for Third Eye Blind, performed her political protest song for a crowd of 40,000 at the San Francisco Women's March, and shared stages with a diverse array of artists in cities across the United States 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 liberation. Now, Afton is entering a new creative era with her forthcoming folk/alt-country EP, Where Are We Going After This, slated for release in fall 2026.

The EP's first single, "It's You," arrives July 24, introducing a retro indie rock sound that calls back to Afton's early days of street performing with an acoustic guitar while preserving the hi-fi production and emotional honesty that have become her signature.

Whether DJing, performing solo with live vocal looping and a beat machine, or taking the stage with her band, Emily Afton continues to create musical experiences that invite listeners to feel deeply, question freely, and find comfort in the chaos of these times.