Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big. In four years since the release of her 2012 self-titled debut, the electronic music impresario, classically trained violinist, dancer, and artist quietly and humbly became one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars by clinging to her groundbreaking vision of cinematic violin-driven electronic music. When it came time to begin work on her third full-length album, Brave Enough, she took a look at her journey thus far and asked herself an important question….

“I basically wrote [sophomore album] Shatter Me about overcoming my anorexia,” she admits. “So, I thought, ‘What’s the next step of the process?’ I realized that breaking free is just the beginning. In order to continue through the journey you have to decide every day not to crawl back into that shell when things get tough. It’s easy to fall into our old habits. You can’t feel true joy, if you numb the bad. Brave Enough is a continuation of the story. It draws on the same contrast of light versus dark, but the flow is very different. It starts in a place of less surety. As the record progresses, it softens and turns more optimistic and hopeful. I’m way closer to the place I’m seeking than when I started this album.”

However, she faced one of the toughest years of her life in the process. Finishing up a whirlwind of touring, Lindsey returned to Los Angeles to commence writing in August 2015. Her best friend and pianist Gavi was then hospitalized, tragically passing away shortly thereafter. His influence and spirit left an indelible mark on the entire creative process.