Introducing: EMELINE w/ “P*RN STAR”

Photo by SJ Spreng
August 8 2025

“PORN STAR” is out now, buy/stream it here

EMELINE today shares her high drama high stakes pop song “PORN STAR,” produced by and cowritten with Peter Thomas (Selena Gomez, Pink, Betty Who, Hilary Duff). “Porn Star” is one of the first of EMELINE’s independently released tracks to come this year, with more to come. Listen to “PORN STAR” here.

The LA-based pop songwriter and performer blends the glamour and drama of ABBA and Madonna with raw, modern-day honesty, bringing her own sapphic storytelling to the table, creating a pop experience that’s as defiant as it is infectious and lusted after.

Of the track, EMELINE says, “‘PORN STAR’ addresses the ways that women are seen— or unseen. I love to be clever and cheeky to talk about real truths that I’ve experienced. Peter Thomas provides a blunt atmosphere of production that supports my jarring lyrics. This debut album is an act of alchemizing my pain, starting with this song… it’s shadow work done to pop music and there is no facade here.”


Watch “PORN STAR” here
Created in collaboration with Jon Sams; hand rendered & animated (no AI) using 3D scans EMELINE did with Human Engine

With nearly 1 billion global streams, EMELINE has quickly emerged as one of pop’s most provocative and powerful new voices. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and storyteller with roots in theater (what is pop music but mainstream theater?), EMELINE writes, produces, and directs every aspect of her artistic universe, from her razor-sharp songs and cinematic music videos to her high-impact social media presence.

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 a follow-up slated for fall 2025 and her secret plans for 2026, she’s solidifying her place as one of the most exciting new voices in music. With sold-out shows built around female empowerment and a growing legion of fans who find freedom in her message, EMELINE isn’t just making music—she’s starting a movement.