"Empty Hands" explores the raw journey from betrayal to self-discovery, weaving through the shadows of toxic relationships and workplace prejudice to emerge in a place of unexpected strength. With haunting vocals set against a dark bedroom pop soundscape, the track builds from intimate vulnerability to a powerful declaration of self-worth. 

Each verse peels back layers of disillusionment – from friends who take without giving, to colleagues who dismiss years of experience – while the choruses transform these wounds into wisdom. The bridge marks a turning point where grey skies and bitter days give way to a profound realization: sometimes losing everything makes room for something better.

Written from a place of deep personal truth, "Empty Hands" speaks to anyone who's ever given too much, trusted too freely, or felt invisible in their own story. It's an anthem for the underestimated, a goodbye letter to fair-weather friends, and ultimately, a promise to oneself.

Empty Hands

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?

Empty Hands

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