Emperor X Tickets

Emperor X is the solo project of Chad Randall Matheny, a Berlin-based singer-songwriter active since 1998. Known for experimental songcraft that spans alternative, noise pop/rock, lo-fi, indie folk and filk, Emperor X has built a devoted following through intimate recordings and bold, exploratory performances. Matheny’s work blends storytelling with unconventional textures, creating a sound that sits at the intersection of introspective folk and fearless sonic experimentation.

Based in Berlin, Emperor X maintains a global footprint with releases on Bandcamp and a dedicated official site. His career features notable milestones, including NPR coverage of cassette burial promos in 2010 and a 2014 commission by 99% Invisible for a nuclear-warning earworm, underscoring his reputation for concept-driven projects and patriotic curiosity about sound and memory.

2025 marks a busy touring year for Emperor X, with dates across the United States and Europe. The year includes a SXSW appearance in March 2025, followed by dates in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Berlin in September and October. Tickets are aligned with a straightforward buying process—secure your seats early to experience Matheny's intimate, boundary-pushing performances live.

Follow Emperor X for new releases and show updates on his official site and Bandcamp page, where full-length albums and singles are published and archived. For the latest information and social updates, check the links below.