Emilia Vaughn isn't afraid to experiment or tell her stories without filters. With "Draw on My Jeans," the San Diego singer-songwriter has carved out a space with an alternative sound that combines strength with vulnerability, earning recognition at music and film festivals worldwide. At the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, her versatility has been recognized with nominations in several categories.

In July 2025, Vaughn accepted the Best Alternative award at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, held at The Avalon in Hollywood, where she also performed “Draw on My Jeans” at the official VIP after-party. Earlier in January 2025, the single became a finalist at the Oniros Film Awards and the New York International Film Awards (NYIFA) and was also selected for the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The momentum continued in August, when the video for “Rock Music, Girl Secrets” won Best Music Video at the Europe Music Video Awards. By September, her single “Rock Music, Girl Secrets” had earned the Best Music Video at the Los Angeles Film Awards and was screened at the 2025 Studio City International Film & TV Festival.

The video for "Draw on My Jeans" is central to the song’s impact. Its visual language is simple and nostalgic, a reminder that loudness isn't everything. Filled with everyday imagery and symbolism, it reaches the most vulnerable side of its audience. The use of color contrasts, animation, and minimalist framing gives it a fresh, fluid, natural, and relatable quality.

The video shows Vaughn in spaces infused with memory and authenticity, turning it into an emotional extension of the song. A blend of close details, spontaneous gestures, and candid moments, combined with direction focused on sensory nuance, draws the viewer into the narrative. This artistic risk led to another triumph in August 2025, when she won Best Music Video at the Europe Music Video Awards.

Produced in 2024 by Berklee student Chloe Appel, the song embodies the spirit of a true collaboration. It features Julian Singh on drums, Yishay Levin on bass, and Jay Han on strings, with mixing and mastering by Forrest Monroe and Auguste Beckman. The result is a track with a distinct "all-Berklee" stamp, reflecting Emilia's bond with new generations of musicians and producers.

Beyond the awards, “Draw on My Jeans” captivates because it feels natural. With an alternative pop style, it draws listeners in through the honesty of its message. Its mix of confessional depth and catchy appeal is what gives it power and resonance with audiences.

With more than a dozen original songs, a debut EP, and singles that have gained national radio play, Emilia Vaughn has moved from promising newcomer to established force. Her viral “Rock Music, Girl Secrets” reached #7 on Tidal's Chill Pop playlist and Apple Music's editorial charts while also earning her a YouTube Creator Award for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. Added to this momentum is “Limbo,” recorded with GRAMMY Award-winner Matt Rollings and a group of Berklee musicians, which earned a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2025 HIMA Awards.

Emilia Vaughn is shaping a career that goes beyond music, aiming to create spaces of authenticity, love, and dialogue about mental health. These values guide every step of her artistic journey.

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