Emeline Easton Herreid (born March 9, 1998), known professionally as Emeline or Emeline Easton, is an American singer, songwriter based in Los Angeles, but got her start in her home state of Rhode Island. She began releasing singles as part of her solo career in 2020. One of the songs Emeline wrote, "Choose UR Fighter" was sold by her record label and ended up by JoJo Siwa. Emeline released her debut EP The Devil On My Bra Strap in 2025 followed by her debut album Emotional Virgin in 2026.
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| Born | Emeline Easton Herreid March 9, 1998 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2013-present |
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| Website | Emeline Music |
Early Life
editEmeline Easton Herreid was born on March 9, 1998,[1] in Providence, Rhode Island. She began singing and acting when she was 9 years old and was featured in an all children's version on the Broadway show Annie. Emeline attended The Met High School. She performed in many local theaters in Rhode Island including Trinity Rep. Between 2013 and 2016, Emeline released original songs as Emeline Easton including a single called "You" which charted in the top 100 for singers under 16. When she was 17, Emeline moved to Los Angeles to further her career.[2]
Career
edit2020 - 2024: Career Beginnings
editIn 2020, Emeline released her debut single titled "6 Foot Deep."[3] In April 2021 Emeline released her next single "Animal" and in June she released "Flowers and Sex".[4] In August Emeline released a two song single including "What It Means To Be A Girl" and "This is How I Learn To Say No".[5][6] The next three years saw more standalone singles from Emeline. In April of 2022 she released " Cinderella's Dead"[7] followed by "Strut!" in August[8][9] and "Venting to Strangers" in November.[10] In March of 2023 Emeline released "Feelings".[11] In June of 2023 Emeline released "Everything I'm Not."[12] In October of 2023 Emeline released "Make Out With a Stranger."[13] In March of 2024 Emeline released "Iconique".[14] In April she released "99 Boys".[15] In June Emeline released "Grown Man Cry".[16] This was her last single under Capitol Records.
2025 - Present: The Devil On My Bra Strap and Emotional Virgin
editAfter ending her original record deal, Emeline made her music under her self titled record label starting in 2025. In February of 2025 Emeline released "Choose UR Fighter (Emeline's Version). The song "Choose UR Fighter" was originally written by Emeline back in 2022, but Emeline's record label sold the right to the song, without Emeline's knowledge. This led to the song being picked up and recorded by being recorded by former Dance Moms dancer, JoJo Siwa, who released as a part of an EP in the summer of 2024. Emeline rerecorded the song to reclaim ownership of her work.[17]
In May of 2025, Emeline released her debut EP, The Devil On My Bra Strap.[18] After the release of the EP, Emeline began to release singles for her upcoming album. In October she released the single "Emotional Virgin", also the title of her upcoming album. Emeline describes this song as the first love song, she's released as it dedicated to her late girlfriend.[19] The final single she released leading up to the album release was "Dance With My Demons".[20] In February of 2026 Emeline released "Dancing With My Demons" In which the music video was directed by Emeline herself. In March of 2026 Emeline released her debut album Emotional Virgin,[21] accompanying her release, she went on her first headlining tour which started on Valentines Day, though the rest of the tour continued in April.[20]
Artistry and Influences
editEmeline's music often reflects on her own personal struggles, especially her struggles in the music industry, as well as the systemic challenges women face.[22] On her song "Iconique," Emeline worked with Charli XCX collaborator, Mike Wise.[14] Emeline received a co-sign from Elton John,[21] a moment that Emeline said really encouraged her.[18] Emeline cites ABBA, Madonna and Carly Rae Jepsen as influences.[18]
Discography
edit| Name | Type | Year |
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| ''The Devil On My Bra Strap'' | EP | 2025 |
| Emotional Virgin | Album | 2026 |
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| 6 Foot Deep | 2020 |
| Animal | 2021 |
| Flowers & Sex | 2021 |
| This Is How I Learn To Say No | 2021 |
| What It Means To Be a Girl | 2021 |
| Cinderella's Dead | 2022 |
| Strut | 2022 |
| Venting To Strangers | 2022 |
| Feelings | 2023 |
| Everything I'm Not | 2023 |
| Makeout With a Stranger | 2023 |
| Iconique | 2024 |
| 99 Boys | 2024 |
| Grown Man Cry | 2024 |
| Choose UR Fighter (Emeline's Version) | 2025 |
External Links
editReferences
edit- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/emeline-mn0004110227
- ↑ "Emeline". Mercury Soul. Mercury Soul. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Polsely, Victoria. "Emeline digs "6 Foot Deep" in haunting new visuals". EARMILK. earmilk. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Thomson, Zangba. "EMELINE releases an alternative-pop tune, entitled, "Flowers & Sex"". bongminesentertainment. Bong Mines Entertainment LLC. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "EMELINE SHARES FIERCELY HONEST NEW TRACK "WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GIRL"". guitargirlmag. GuitarGirlMagazine. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ McArthur, Amanda. "How EMELINE Channeled Her Newfound Strength Into 'this is how i learn to say no'". sweetyhigh. Sweety High. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Polo, Maxamillion. "EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"". onestowatch. LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ O'Neil, Allee. "REVIEW: EMELINE Inspires Confidence in New Single "STRUT"". readechoonline. echo. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "EMELINE – STRUT". the360mag. 360 MAGAZINE INC. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Nichols, Nic. ""It Felt Like a Birth": EMELINE on Her Explosive Debut and Latest Single, "Venting to Strangers"". atwoodmagazine. Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "EMELINE SPEAKS OUT ON TOXIC SITUATIONSHIPS ON NEW SINGLE "FEELINGS"". universalmusic. universal music canada. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Major, Michael. "Emeline Drops Defiant New Single 'Everything I'm Not'". broadwayworld. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "EMELINE BREAKS FREE & FOLLOWS HER BLISS ON BOLD NEW SINGLE "MAKEOUT WITH A STRANGER"". universalmusic. universal music canada. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 Major, Michael. "Emeline Premieres Playful & Empowered New Single 'Iconique'". broadwayworld. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Ohryn, Taylor. "EMELINE BREAKS FREE FROM TOXIC MEN ON ECSTATIC NEW SINGLE "99 BOYS"". hashtagmagazine. hashtagmagazine. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "EMELINE steps into her power on cinematic new single 'Grown Man Cry'". shemakesmusic. She Makes Music. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Reichenberger, Adalyn. "Review: "Choose Ur Fighter (Emeline's Version)" - EMELIINE". PopPassionBlog. PopPassionMusicBlog. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Gonzalez, Chloe. "Q&A: EMELINE Strikes with "Emotional Virgin" on the Horizon". thelunacollective. The Luna Collective. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Interview: Getting to know EMELINE". somethingyousaid. WordPress. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 Safadi, Hillary. "EMELINE Confronts Her Past in Dark-Pop Single, "Dance With My Demons"". onestowatch. LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE, INC. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 Bruce, Dave. "Interview with EMELINE". amnplify. AMNPLIFY. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Tatum, Erin. "EMELINE Pushes Back Against Industry Sexism with New Single, "6 foot deep"". clichemag. Cliché Magazine. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 https://songstats.com/artist/0f1g9yeq/emeline/tracks