Log cabin-born but Jersey-bred, Mistine is a rising Pop / Rock artist combining the rhythm and warmth of classic rock with her own brand of angsty pop sincerity. Mistine’s music is a perfect blend of modern and vintage, drawing inspiration from classics like Aerosmith, Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne to the 1975 and Maggie Rogers.
Before she was Mistine, Christine Meisenhelter was just another third-grade kid watching Piglet’s Big Movie. At least, she was, until Carly Simon showed up on screen playing guitar and singing along. Suddenly, Meisenhelter knew what she wanted to do, and it’s been music ever since. In the years following this early spark, she attended USC’s Thornton School of Music, toured with Conan Gray for over two years, and honed her voice as an artist and musician as Mistine. Mistine’s career as a musician blossomed and she developed a strong resume as both an artist, songwriter, and session/touring musician. She’s toured with Conan Gray, aespa, BiigPiig, Meg Smith, WiztheMC, Zeph, McKenna Grace, Haiden Henderson, INJI, and Sierra Spirit to name a few.
Mistine devotes her life not only to music, but also to sustainability and the environment. After obtaining a Masters in Science for Sustainable Business Leadership, Christine has served as the Sustainability On-Site Coordinator at the Las Vegas Sphere for the Grateful Dead residency and worked on the Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour.
Mistine ties her two passions together to bring audiences music that speaks to the human connection to one another, but also has underlying innuendos of human destruction and nature.
Her music has been featured in editorial placements including Spotify’s Barefoot in the Park and New Pop Picks, Apple Music’s New in Alternative, and strong third party playlists like OnestoWatch #NowWatching. She’s been featured in press outlets including LADYGUNN, Earmilk, Bass Magazine, C-Heads, Atwood Magazine, Luna Collective, TRASH Mag, amongst others.
Mistine’s new album “i guess this is where we’re at” is a 11 track collection of indie pop meets alternative songs that tackle the topic of sustainability and environmentalism. She shares, “I am constantly thinking about our environment. I really tired to incorporate ways to tell the story of what our world is going through in the climate crisis without explicitly saying it in the song – I began exploring thinking about our planet as a friend or relationship and how each member would feel though this distraction and climate change – how we’re trying to preserve what we have left – as if I were trying to salvage a relationship with a loved one.” The enthralling album features grunge soaked guitars, experimental vocal lines and 80’s inspired synths and is Mistine’s most creative release to date.
When it comes down to it, Mistine wants to make music that makes people think, learn, feel good, and ultimately, drive down a coast line with their windows down. Her unassuming charm is what makes her work just so welcoming;
“I want my fans to feel like they’re my best friends.”
You can connect with Mistine on Instagram @mistinemusic and X @mistinemusic
