Katie DeMartini is a fast-rising indie-pop artist based in South Carolina, crafting songs that feel like secret diary entries turned up loud. Blending heartbreak, humor, and coming-of-age chaos, her sound fuses the emotional core of acoustic songwriting with the punch of early 2000s punk.

 

Inspired by artists like Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gracie Abrams, DeMartini delivers catchy, confessional hooks with guitar-driven grit. Her recent releases explore both stripped-down vulnerability and high-energy anthemics, showcasing her versatility as a songwriter and performer. She released her debut single, "stupid," in 2022 — marking the start of a DIY-driven music journey rooted in authenticity and emotional resonance. Since then, she’s continued to evolve her sound and craft increasingly bold, distinct releases.

 

Katie became the first artist signed to Greene Street Records, the official student-run label at the University of South Carolina. Through that partnership and her own momentum, she’s played to growing crowds across the Southeast — including a sold-out show at NYC’s iconic Bitter End and a series of standout local gigs in Columbia.

 

Whether fronting her band or performing solo, Katie is a magnetic live performer with a gift for turning rooms full of strangers into true communities. As she enters into a new release cycle, she places increasing emphasis on storytelling, connection, and making music that matters, both live and in the studio.