Where Lindsey Stirling Is Now: A Decade After “Crystallize,” Still Touring, Creating and Advocating
- Nov 26
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26 November 2025
Over ten years since her breakout 2012 music video “Crystallize” turned her into an online sensation, violinist-dancer-artist Lindsey Stirling continues to evolve musically, personally and philanthropically affirming that her creative fire has only grown brighter.
The genre-blending pianist of the electric violin, known for combining electronic beats, classical training and choreographed movement, has broadened her sound over the years. She ventured beyond dubstep-violin fusion into rock, classical crossover, electronic-pop and emotionally honest ballads. On her 2024 album Duality she tackled heartbreak, betrayal and resilience transforming personal pain into music that resonates.
Her songs continue to find new life far beyond streaming platforms. Notably, American gymnast Suni Lee chose Lindsey’s track “Eye of the Untold Her” for her floor routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As fans and followers cheered on her performance, Lindsey watched from a tour bus, moved by the moment. It was yet another instance of her music bridging worlds from concert halls to global sporting arenas.
Stirling remains deeply involved with her original platform, her YouTube channel still draws millions. With over 14 million subscribers, she continues to self-produce, edit and release music videos, a testament to her hands-on approach to artistry even as she expands globally.
On stage, her performances have grown more ambitious. She has incorporated aerial acrobatics into her live shows, adding a layer of circus-like spectacle to what was already a dynamic blend of music and dance. This evolution reflects her restless creativity and a desire to push boundaries.
Beyond her artistry, Stirling has become an outspoken advocate for mental health and emotional honesty. She has spoken publicly about her own battles with anorexia and the need for control, using those experiences to fuel art that resonates with fans facing similar struggles. Themes of healing, resilience and self-acceptance run deep in her more recent work.
Her faith, once tied to her upbringing in a Mormon community, has also evolved. Over the years that belief has shifted reflecting her personal growth and inner journey. She no longer defines herself by her early religious identity, instead offering a more personal spiritual outlook that informs her art.
Stirling’s journey hasn’t been without setbacks and heartbreak. She has openly acknowledged a painful breakup, betrayal that fueled a song on Duality yet instead of retreating she channelled the hurt into creative energy, reinforcing the album’s themes of duality, inner conflict and emergence.
Still, as of late 2025, she appears single and ready to explore whatever comes next both personally and artistically. Her candor about love, loss and recovery continues to make her work feel grounded and relatable.
On the practical side, Lindsey continues to tour. In 2024 she launched a multi-leg tour across the United States and Europe supporting Duality, bringing her signature high-energy violin-dance performances now featuring aerial choreography to audiences worldwide.
Outside of music, she has leveraged her platform for impact. She founded a nonprofit called The Upside Fund, dedicated to relieving medical debt and advocating for mental health support, a reflection of her commitment to using art as a vehicle for social good.
Lindsey Stirling’s story today feels like one of transformation and transcendence. From a viral YouTube debut to globally successful tours, personal trials and philanthropic activism, she remains an artist who refuses to stagnate. Her path underscores a truth about lasting creative relevance: evolve, stay authentic, and let life’s challenges fuel, not hinder the art.
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