Words by: Ysabela De Ocampo

Critically acclaimed electronic artist Lindsay Stirling teams up with Mako again to create acoustic version of their track, “Lose You Now.” The duo shares the stripped back version of the song, bringing out it’s affectionate roots. Additionally, they share a new music video, performing alongside a full string accompaniment. Lindsey and Mako take on the spotlight to show off their pristine musicianship.

“Lose You Now” is a powerful track all about loss and grief. Stirling writes to commemorate her late father, and offers a hand to those who experience similar tragedy. “Creating ‘Lose You Now’ and its music video brought me peace and I’m so glad that we have been able to share that healing with everyone, especially with what we all have been going through this past year.” says Lindsey. The original version sports an electronic mix, with contemplative synths, heartbeat-like bass and electronic beats. It was released earlier this year and produced by Jason Evigan [Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Jonas Brothers].

Lindsey Stirling and Mako take the core elements of “Lose You Now” and simplify the track to highlight the somber message of the single. “Mako and I are so happy to share this new version of ‘Lose You Now’ with everyone. We’ve always known this song was special but seeing the way it’s been connecting with fans and listeners all across the world has been beyond expectations,” says Stirling. Mako’s crisp vocals take on the forefront, lush keys and vocal harmonies accompany him to thicken the sound. A full string accompaniment sits behind the duo, adding a subtle layer of harmonies to create a full orchestration. Lindsey snags the spotlight with her addicting violin hooks. She delivers her part gracefully, bringing out the twinkling melodies that weep and tie together all the emotive elements of the track.

Lindsey Stirling is globally recognized for her futuristic approach to violin-electronic music. She was raised in Arizona and now based in Los Angeles. Stirling amassed tens of millions of followers online, racking in billions of views on her Youtube videos since her 2012 debut. She consistently shares her music evolution through her full-length releases. Also, she has worked with the likes of Dan + Shay, Christina Perri, Rivers Cuomo, Andrew McMahon and many others. Stirling has garnered RIAA certifications, Billboard Music Awards, and has her music on video games like League of Legends. Her fifth studio album, Artemis, became a successful comic series, and she has cowritten NYTimes Best Selling book, ‘The Only Pirate at the Party’. Additionally, she has appeared on America’s Got Talent as well as Dancing with The Stars.

Mako, the moniker for artist Alex Seaver, has a richly complex background in music. He graduated The Julliard School after receiving a full scholarship, which provided the grounds for his work as a full-time musician. His work has seen features in video games like League of Legends as well. Seaver has collaborated with Illenium, R3HAB, and Steve Angello, in addition to Stirling, all of which supplement his output as Mako. His latest remix album features work alongside producers including Jan Blomqvist, Qrion, Elephante, DLMT, and more. Mako shows off immense musical talent through his impressive vocals and musicianship, and production expertise, ultimately creating an expansive catalog.