"Between the Lines" - Written and performed by Xak Stahl

Inspired by the novel "Between the Lines" by Zachary Steele - a story of love, music, and interdimensional travel in a small town full of secrets.

When Ethan moves to Havenwood, he discovers two life-changing things: his ability to walk between realities, and Jamie, a talented musician whose songs have more power than anyone realizes. As their worlds collide, they'll need each other to face the mysteries waiting between the lines of reality.

"Between the Lines" releases November 19th. Preorder now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTHYC7X

Learn more: https://booksbyzachary.com

Lyrics:

Small town lights in a world untold
Stories hidden in secrets old
Never thought I'd find someone like you
Making magic from grey skies blue

We're dancing on reality's edge
Walking worlds that others can't see
Your music guides me through the hedge
Between the lines, you set me free
Between the lines, just you and me

Your guitar strings weave through time and space
Pulling me to a different place
Every song is a doorway home
Through dimensions we'll never roam alone

We're dancing on reality's edge
Walking worlds that others can't see
Your music guides me through the hedge
Between the lines, you set me free
Between the lines, just you and me

Through rifts and realms and harvest moons
Our hearts beat like ancient runes
No matter which world we might find
Our love transcends space and time

We're dancing on reality's edge
Walking worlds that others can't see
Your music guides me through the hedge
Between the lines, you set me free
Between the lines, just you and me

Between the Lines

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

Between the Lines

XAK STAHL