Brandi Burkhardt Broadway Star to Synth Pop Artist
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9 Lounges Team
7/16/2025


From Broadway to Bedroom Pop
Before stepping behind the mic in her own spotlight, Brandi Burkhardt was dazzling audiences on stage and screen. Known for roles in productions like Mamma Mia, A Tale of Two Cities, and CW’s Hart of Dixie, she built a foundation in storytelling through music, movement, and presence.
But now, she’s rewriting the script. Instead of playing someone else, Brandi is playing herself—raw, real, and wrapped in glitter.
Her transition from actress to artist isn’t just a pivot—it’s a glow-up. The storytelling tools honed in theatre now fuel her songwriting. Every track in her EP holds that cinematic, main-character energy that fans of Carly Rae Jepsen, Dagny, or CHVRCHES will recognize and love.
When you listen to Brandi Burkhardt, it feels like flipping through a polaroid album of your favorite heartbreaks and euphoric dance floors—set to synths, sparkle, and soul. Her debut EP, just / like / this, is a dreamy retro-pop journey through the in-between moments: too late to text, too early to forget, and just emotional enough to put on repeat.
Brandi isn’t just another pop artist; she’s a storyteller with a theatrical past, a master of mood and melody who understands that sometimes, the best way to get over something is to dance your way through it.
A Voice for the Hopelessly Romantic and Late-Night Overthinkers
There’s something universal in Brandi Burkhardt’s lyrics, even though they’re deeply personal. If you’ve ever stayed up overthinking a text, fallen too fast, or felt a little too seen by a movie soundtrack, you’re going to feel right at home here.
Her music speaks directly to the daydreamers, romantics, and feelers—those who long for a connection that’s honest and a beat that won’t let them sit still.
Songs like these don’t ask you to move on quickly. They ask you to lean in, feel it fully, and glow anyway.


just / like / this — A Pop Diary in Neon
Brandi’s debut EP, just / like / this, is more than a collection of songs—it’s a retro-filtered time capsule of emotional truth. Synth-driven yet sentimental, its soundscape captures the golden haze of memory and the heartbreak of what-could-have-been.
Each track inhabits that hazy emotional space we all know too well: nights when your brain won’t shut off, mornings when memories feel sharper than reality, and days when you’re convinced you’re the lead in your own indie film.
But there’s also light—glittering choruses, bold beats, and lyrics that feel like heart-shaped notes passed in class. It’s emotional pop without the melodrama. Brandi gives us truth, not tragedy—all dressed in shimmering synth.
Pop with a Purpose — and a Lot of Heart
At its core, Brandi’s music is for those who dance through their feelings, not around them. Her vocals shimmer with sincerity, her production choices evoke 1980s synth nostalgia, and her lyricism is smart, unafraid, and delightfully self-aware.
She’s the kind of artist who can break your heart and mend it in the same song. And she’ll do it with a wink, a glitter dress, and a synth hook that stays with you for days.
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Brandi Burkhardt is entering the pop world not with noise, but with intention—bringing a polished, personal, and refreshingly honest perspective. She’s not chasing trends; she’s crafting stories. With her background in acting, her ear for nostalgic melodies, and her emotional intelligence, she’s poised to become a standout name in the world of emotional pop revivalists.
Whether you’re nursing a crush, curating a heartbreak playlist, or just in the mood to feel everything with a sparkle, Brandi Burkhardt has the soundtrack for your soul.


