# Sarah Kinsley

> Sarah Kinsley is an American alt-pop singer, songwriter, and self-taught producer who turned a classically trained childhood into introspective, orchestral indie pop. After her 2021 song 'The King' went viral on TikTok, she built a devoted global following across EPs like Cypress and Ascension, released her debut album Escaper in 2024, and continues to write, produce, and tour internationally while championing female producers in the industry.

- **Role:** Alt-pop singer-songwriter and producer
- **Organizations:** Independent / self-released, Columbia University (alumna)
- **From:** Mountain View, California, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Music studies; member of Nonsequitur A Cappella, Columbia University
- **Known for:** 'The King' went viral on TikTok in 2021 and earned tens of millions of streams as an independent artist., EP 'The King' listed among NME's top debut projects of 2021., Named to Vevo's DSCVR Artists to Watch (2023/2024) alongside Chappell Roan and The Last Dinner Party.

## Career timeline

- **2019** — Released debut single 'Wine Stained Lips.'
- **2020** — Released her first EP, 'The Fall.'
- **2021** — Released the EP 'The King'; the title track went viral on TikTok and gathered tens of millions of streams.
- **2022** — Released the EP 'Cypress' and toured North America; named among NME's emerging artists.
- **2023** — Released the EP 'Ascension'; named to Vevo's DSCVR Artists to Watch.
- **2024** — Released debut album 'Escaper'; opened for Mitski; named a Vevo Artist to Watch.
- **2025** — Opened for NIKI's Buzz World Tour on Australian dates.
- **2026** — Released the EP 'Fleeting' with lead single 'Lonely Touch' and a feature from Paris Paloma.

## Achievements

- 'The King' went viral on TikTok in 2021 and earned tens of millions of streams as an independent artist.
- EP 'The King' listed among NME's top debut projects of 2021.
- Named to Vevo's DSCVR Artists to Watch (2023/2024) alongside Chappell Roan and The Last Dinner Party.
- Released debut album 'Escaper' (2024) as a self-producing artist.
- Sold-out headline shows across the United States and Europe.
- Opened for Mitski and NIKI on major tours.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Released the EP 'Fleeting,' featuring Paris Paloma, with lead single 'Lonely Touch.'
- **2025** — Opened for NIKI's Buzz World Tour on Australian dates.
- **2024-09** — Released debut studio album 'Escaper.'

## Links

- Website: https://www.sarahkinsleymusic.com
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sarahkinsleyd
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahkinsleyd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkinsleyd/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahkinsleyd/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahkinsleyd

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Last updated: 2026-08-07