Love Lindsey Stirling? Discover Australian Artist Majelen

For fans of Lindsey Stirling, music is often about more than just a melody. It's about emotion, energy, creativity and the feeling that a song can take you somewhere.

Known for combining classical violin with electronic beats, rock influences and dynamic performances, Lindsey Stirling has created a musical world that is entirely her own.

For listeners who love the uplifting energy, emotional storytelling and creative independence found in Lindsey's music, there is another artist worth discovering: Australian singer-songwriter Majelen.

Although their musical styles are quite different, both artists share an appreciation for music that makes people feel something.

Different musical styles, a similar sense of adventure

Lindsey Stirling brings together violin, electronic production, dance and cinematic musical influences to create energetic and visually engaging performances.

Majelen approaches music from a different direction, combining acoustic guitar, vocals, pop-rock songwriting and live looping.

Rather than using violin and electronic production, Majelen builds layered arrangements using guitar and vocals, creating a fuller sound as a solo performer.

The instruments and genres may be different, but both artists demonstrate how one musician can create an entire musical experience through creativity, musicianship and a distinctive artistic vision.

For fans who enjoy discovering artists who don't necessarily fit into one musical category, Majelen offers something a little different.

The surprising connection between Lindsey Stirling and Majelen

There is a particularly meaningful connection between the two artists through Majelen's song Turn On The Light.

The inspiration for the song came from an interview with Lindsey Stirling in which she discussed mental health and referenced a quote from the Harry Potter films about finding light in dark times.

That same quote in the movie always meant a lot to Majelen and, in a sense, has formed part of her belief structure. She has always felt that her 'mission' in a sense, is to be a light for others who might need it. Hearing Lindsey Stirling quote that same meaningful passage in an interview stayed with Majelen and eventually helped inspire a song about mental health, resilience, hope and finding the strength to keep moving forward.

For Majelen, the message became especially meaningful during difficult periods in life, serving as a reminder that even when things feel overwhelming, there is still light to be found.

The song is not about pretending that difficult experiences don't exist. Instead, it acknowledges that mental health challenges are real while encouraging listeners to hold onto hope and remember that difficult moments do not define the rest of their lives.

For fans of Lindsey Stirling who appreciate music with an inspirational message and a deeper emotional connection, Turn On The Light is a particularly good place to start exploring Majelen's catalogue.

Music that brings positivity and emotion together

One of the things that makes Lindsey Stirling's performances so distinctive is the energy and emotion she brings to her music.

Majelen shares a similar desire to create music that leaves people feeling good.

Her original songs explore love, relationships, courage, joy, personal challenges and the importance of living life fully.

While some songs are energetic and playful, others explore more personal subjects and offer encouragement during difficult times.

That balance between acknowledging life's challenges and celebrating the good things is an important part of Majelen's musical identity.

A solo performer creating a bigger sound

Both artists demonstrate the creative possibilities of performing as an individual musician.

Lindsey Stirling combines violin performance with movement, electronic production and visual storytelling to create a spectacular live experience.

Majelen uses a loop station to build her performances in real time, layering guitar parts, rhythms and vocals to create the sound of a much bigger musical arrangement.

For audiences who enjoy watching musicians build something live rather than simply performing along to a backing track, Majelen's performances offer an opportunity to experience that creative process firsthand.

Discover Majelen's music

Majelen is an independent Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, live looping artist and professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer.

Much of her music is recorded, mixed and mastered in a converted Toyota Coaster bus studio while travelling around Australia.

Her growing RED era brings together original pop-rock and acoustic releases, with songs exploring love, life, courage, joy and connection.

For listeners discovering Majelen for the first time, some good starting points include:

• Turn On The Light — a song about mental health, resilience and finding hope.

• Better — a song exploring grief, healing and finding happiness again.

• Lady Divine — a celebration of love, dancing with a beautiful woman.

• Shine — written from the perspective of a loved one who has passed away, looking back at those left behind.

If you love music that makes you feel something, discover Majelen

Lindsey Stirling and Majelen may use different instruments, production techniques and musical styles, but both demonstrate the power of creating music with personality, purpose and emotion.

For fans who enjoy uplifting music, creative solo performances and songs that offer something beyond the melody, Majelen is an Australian artist worth adding to the discovery list.

Different sounds. Different instruments. A shared belief that music can make people feel something extraordinary.

Discover Majelen and explore her original music.