Artemis is the fifth studio album by American violinist, singer, and songwriter Lindsey Stirling, released on September 6, 2019.
Singles The first single, "Underground", was released on June 21, 2019. Its music video debuted the same day, and features cameo appearances by Sofie Dossi, BDASH, and Miranda Wilking.
On July 5, 2019, the second single, "The Upside" was released. The music video was premiered and posted to YouTube on September 11, 2019. The music video was produced by Julian Conner, Tom Teller, and Seth Jsephon, with Nico Aguiler as the director of photography, production designed by Christine Cangelosi, edited by Lindsey Stirling, colored by Bryan Smaller, and sound design was done by Gerry Vasquez.
On August 3, 2019, a version of "The Upside" featuring Elle King was released as the third single. The second version of the song not only adds King's vocals, but also makes changes in the rest of the song.
On August 26, 2019, the third single and title track, "Artemis", was premiered during a live virtual reality concert in the PC VR application Wave, which was also livestreamed and made viewable afterward on Lindsey Stirling's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Critical reception
Artemis received mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Max Russell of The Young Folks scored the album an 8 out of 10, highlighting how, "Stirling leads the album by connecting a chorus of beautiful art held together by a bow in one hand and strings in the other." Users on Album of the Year, a music aggregate review site, scored it a 70 out of 100 based on 62 ratings.
Track listing
Mozella and Maize Jane Olinger are credited together under the pseudonym 'Mozella & Maize'.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2019) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 74 French Albums (SNEP) 30
Year end charts Chart (2019) Position US Classical Albums (Billboard) 4
Chart (2020) Position US Classical Albums (Billboard) 6
Chart (2021) Position US Classical Albums (Billboard) 45
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) Notes "Underground" 2019 Tom Teller Featuring Sofie Dossi, BDASH, and Miranda WilkingProducer: Bryce CyrierCinematographer: Nico AguilarProduction Designer: Juan Ramal "Artemis" Stephen Wayne MalletLindsey Stirling Dancers: Addison Byers, Kailyn Rogers, Jessica Richens, Taylor GaglianoProducer: Hans Boysen, Green Glow FilmsCinematographer: Niels Lindelien "The Upside" (vocal version) Tom TellerBrodin Plett Featuring Stirling as "Artemis", Travis Winfrey as "Calix", Kandee Johnson as "Nyx", Kit Thornberry & Drew Steen as "Shadow Guards", and vocalist Elle KingProducer: Seth Josephson, Frame 48Cinematographer: Nico AguilarProduction Designer: Christine Cangelosi "Sleepwalking" 2020 Lindsey StirlingGraham Fielder Dancers: Addie Byers, Kat Cheng, Taylor Gagliano, Mikaela Jagim, Malece Miller, Sadie Posey, Jessica Richens, Kailyn RogersProducer: Lindsey Stirling and Jessica BreslowVFX: Ethos.StudiosColorist: RKM Studios "Between Twilight" Stephen Wayne MalletLindsey Stirling Head of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans BoysenCinematographer: Niels LindelienVFX: Daniel CravenColorist: Loren WhiteRep for Stephen Mallett: Laure Scott "Til the Light Goes Out" Stephen Wayne MalletLindsey Stirling Featuring: Addie Byers, Kailyn Rogers, Taylor Gagliano, Jessica Richens, Kandee JohnsonHead of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans BoysenCinematographer: Niels LindelienChoreographer: Jillian MeyersStunt Coordinator: Nate LeeVFX: Daniel Craven, Alex Bradley, Mitch Reaser, Steve GallantColorist: Loren WhiteRep for Stephen Mallett: Laure Scott "Guardian" Lindsey Stirling Cinematography: Rj Idos, Morgan Steinagel "Lose You Now" 2021 Stephen Wayne MalletLindsey Stirling Adapted version of "Guardian" with lyrics and vocals by MakoHead of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans Boysen1st AD: Jeff CobbCinematographer: Timothy S. JensenSteadicam: Niels LindelienProduction Designer: Heather DrouillardVFX: Daniel Craven & Alex BradleyColorist: Loren White "Lose You Now (acoustic)" Featuring lyricist/vocalist MakoHead of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans Boysen1st AD: Jeff CobbCinematographer: Petros AntoniadisSteadicam: Andres RaygozaColorist: Loren White "Masquerade" Featuring: Addie Byers, Kailyn Rogers, Taylor Gagliano, Jessica RichensHead of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans Boysen1st AD: Jeff CobbCinematographer: Timothy S. JensenSteadicam: Merlin ShowalterColorist: Loren White "Love Goes On and On" 2022 Featuring vocalist Amy LeeHead of Production: Brooklynn Reeves MallettProducer: Hans BoysenProduction Company: Green GlowCinematographer: Brian BradleyColorist: Loren White
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