“Theatre Pop” songstress, Katie Lynne Sharbaugh, writes music inspired by pop universality, jazz-y energy, and lively personality. “In my songs, I narrate like I’m telling a story or giving an introspective monologue,” she notes. “I view it as a diary entry with a ‘theater kid’ vibe. I’m an open book about everything I’m feeling.” A Berklee College of Music graduate, Katie’s love of music started early, spending summers in Ireland where she learned violin and played traditional Irish staples in music camp. Back home, she studied and excelled at classical viola while simultaneously she immersed herself in the music of Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, and Sara Bareilles. Her unique perspective on pop music has garnered attention from artists like Hozier and Noah Kahan with her rewrites of their songs, all while garnering fans of her own music, including the viral track “Omaha (The Only What If).” Speaking of the focus track “End Scene,” Katie describes it as “the one and only love song on the album.” “End Scene describes my journey of meeting and falling in love with my boyfriend, Evan. It depicts the wariness of opening up to someone knowing that they might find you difficult or confusing, especially during obstacles or hard moments.”