"Where It Hurts the Most" is a raw exploration of invisible pain and the aftermath of abandonment. This heartbreaking spoken-word piece, set against a backdrop of melancholic acoustic guitar and soft piano, follows someone silently drowning in the wake of a devastating loss.

The track delves into the quiet suffering we hide behind practiced smiles—the midnight scrolling, the unanswered texts, the endless replaying of memories that offer no closure. With unflinching honesty, it confronts how we blame ourselves when someone walks away, turning to whatever numbs the ache while still calling it love.

But beneath its portrait of heartbreak lies a promise: that our wounds don't define us. Every scar is evidence not just of pain but of survival. This isn't just a song about breaking—it's about the fragile, fierce hope that remains when everything else has been taken away. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we are still breathing, still whole, still carrying something beautiful within us that no one else can break.ncept beautifully, creating a cohesive emotional experience for listeners.

Where It Hurts the Most

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?

Where It Hurts the Most

XAK STAHL