 In 2009, he independently released his debut as a solo artist, the EP "Magic Winter & the Dirty South" which showcased folk-tinged, literary pop songs, earning him positive notices in the indie press.Also in 2009, Lindsay co-founded Charlotte's Machine Theatre, serving as music director and company composer.He sound-designed an adaptation of Ionesco's "The Bald Soprano" and composed an original score for the company-created absurdist musical "ThomThom; If That Bird Won't Sing".