Love Steph Strings? Discover Australian Singer-Songwriter Majelen

For fans of Australian guitarists and singer-songwriters, discovering an artist who combines great musicianship with meaningful songwriting is always exciting.

Steph Strings has built an audience through her intricate acoustic guitar playing, distinctive fingerstyle approach and music inspired by emotion, nature and adventure.

Another Australian musician worth discovering is Majelen, an independent singer-songwriter, guitarist and live looping artist whose music combines acoustic guitar, pop-rock influences and uplifting songwriting.

Although their musical styles are different, there are some interesting connections between the two artists — particularly their love of guitar, creative performance and music that makes people feel something.

Two Australian guitarists with different sounds

Steph Strings is known for her intricate fingerstyle guitar playing, blending acoustic, folk, blues and Celtic influences with rhythmic and percussive elements.

Majelen approaches guitar-led music from a different direction.

Her sound combines acoustic guitar, vocals and pop-rock songwriting, with live looping allowing her to build layered arrangements during solo performances.

While Steph's music often draws on folk, roots and blues influences, Majelen's songwriting sits more firmly within the acoustic pop-rock space.

The result is two distinct musical identities, each demonstrating the versatility of the acoustic guitar.

The creativity of a solo performance

One of the appealing things about watching a talented solo musician perform is seeing how much can be created by one person.

Steph Strings uses her guitar technique, rhythmic playing and vocals to create a rich and expressive musical performance.

Majelen uses a loop station to build songs in real time, recording musical layers and adding new parts as the performance develops.

Her guitar rhythms, vocals and additional musical layers gradually combine to create a fuller sound, bringing the energy of a band to a one-person performance.

For fans who enjoy watching musicians demonstrate their creativity and musicianship on stage, Majelen offers another approach to the solo guitar performance.

 

Songs that tell stories and create connection

Beyond their guitar playing, both artists place importance on the emotional side of music.

Steph Strings' songwriting draws on personal experiences, relationships, nature and the emotions that come with navigating life.

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

Her music often carries an uplifting spirit, with the intention of leaving listeners feeling positive and connected.

For listeners who enjoy acoustic musicians whose songs offer more than just an impressive guitar performance, Majelen is another Australian artist worth exploring.

From acoustic guitar to pop-rock and live looping

Majelen's musical approach brings together several elements that may appeal to fans of acoustic and alternative Australian artists.

Her performances combine the intimacy of a singer-songwriter with the rhythmic energy of live looping and pop-rock arrangements.

As well as writing and performing her own music, Majelen is a professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer.

Much of her music is created in a converted Toyota Coaster bus studio while travelling around Australia, giving her the freedom to continue recording and releasing original music on the road.

 

Discover Majelen's music

For fans of Steph Strings who enjoy guitar-driven songwriting, creative musicianship and emotionally engaging performances, Majelen offers a different but complementary musical experience.

Some good places to start exploring her catalogue include:

• Drum Beat — an opportunity to explore the rhythmic and acoustic side of Majelen's songwriting.

• Shine — a song to discover the uplifting side of her music.

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

• Don't Stop — picture an adventurous night in out in NYC with the woman you love.

With an ongoing catalogue of original releases through her RED era, Majelen continues to develop her sound and introduce her music to audiences in Australia and internationally.

If Steph Strings is already in the playlist, Majelen might be another Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter worth adding to the mix.