Today, EMELINE shares “Emotional Virgin,” an immense synth-pop belter that harnesses the glamor and drama of ABBA and Madonna towards a celebration of sapphic awakening and the profound sexiness of vulnerability. Produced by and co-written with Peter Thomas (Selena Gomez, Pink, Hilary Duff), “Emotional Virgin” is EMELINE’s second independently released track after a major label breakup — a severance that EMELINE has emerged from sounding reinvigorated, more herself than ever.

Listen to “Emotional Virgin” here.

The cheeky humor and sledgehammer hooks of “Emotional Virgin” partially obscures its emotional core as a commemoration to the memory and energy of a late partner. As EMELINE explains: “‘Emotional Virgin’ is my very first love song. It was inspired by the experience of having my guard down and being completely seen for the first time, particularly about my first romantic relationship with a woman. It’s about feeling those new raw emotions that make you feel like you’ve never even loved before. She sadly passed away a few years back around when I wrote this song, but releasing it feels really special and her energy definitely lives on within the music and beyond.”

The soaring “Emotional Virgin” video — which pays homage to the camp classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show — was co-directed by EMELINE alongside Paige Strabala. Says EMELINE: “She’s such an incredible creative who puts her all into the art she makes. It’s beautiful when everyone involved cares the same amount, you can make anything happen.”

Clad in a pleather bikini, EMELINE gives off an energy reminiscent of that triumphant Nicole Kidman post-divorce photo, enraptured by the possibility and promise of a new era.

Watch the “Emotional Virgin” video here.

With nearly 1 billion global streams, EMELINE has emerged as provocative and powerful new pop voice. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and storyteller with roots in theater, she’s a self-contained artistic entity: she writes, produces, and directs every aspect of her artistic universe.

Her breakout debut EP, the devil on my bra strap, dropped in May 2025 to widespread acclaim, with editorial support across all DSPs, a coveted co-sign from Elton John on Apple Music’s Rocket Hour, and a spot as a featured artist for YouTube Music PRIDE. Her music has been prominently featured in hit series on Apple TV and Netflix, received airplay on both domestic and international radio, and achieved RIAA Gold certification. With more music and touring activity in the works, she’s building an empowered community around her music, with fans flocking to sold-out shows and social media to tap into her music’s sense of liberation and camaraderie.