Lindsey Stirling: podcast appearances and interviews

Lindsey Stirling, born on September 21, 1986, is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer known for her choreographed violin performances. She has built a prominent presence through her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007, showcasing her performances in various music styles including classical, pop, rock, and electronic dance music. Her discography features both original compositions and arrangements of works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Antonio Vivaldi, along with covers of various soundtracks. Stirling's music video titled 'Crystallize' ranked as the eighth most watched video on YouTube in 2012, and her cover of 'Radioactive' performed with Pentatonix earned the Response of the Year award at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards in 2013. By August 2014, she had sold one million singles worldwide. As of May 2023, her Lindseystomp YouTube channel has garnered over 13 million subscribers and more than 3 billion views. Stirling gained recognition through her appearance as a quarter-finalist on America's Got Talent in 2010. Her second album, Shatter Me, reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart in 2014. Her debut album achieved platinum status in Germany and received additional certifications in Austria, Switzerland, and Poland, along with a nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Albums at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. In 2015, she won the Top Dance/Electronic Album award for Shatter Me at the Billboard Music Awards, solidifying her standing in the electronic and dance music scene.