Tal Arditi – “Love Myself” Album Release Show + Special Guest - Emperor X

Berlin-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Tal Arditi has built a reputation as one of the most exciting new voices blending indie-folk, Singer Songwriter, and electronica. After years of performing across Europe — including tours with Black Sea Dahu and Steph Strings — and millions of streams on Spotify, Tal returns with his debut solo album Love Myself, out May 29, 2026.

The album is a heartfelt exploration of self-love and acceptance, merging warm acoustic textures with modern electronic production. Emotional, honest, and deeply personal, it marks a new chapter in Tal’s artistic journey.

For the first time, Tal will perform these songs live, accompanied by brand-new visuals created especially for the release. Expect an intimate and immersive night that captures the essence of Tal’s unique sound and spirit.

Emperor X (real name Chad Matheny) plays one-man pop songs, sometimes with little more than an acoustic guitar and a port-a-mic. Typical descriptions of his sound often include the words "electronica" and "indie", but a more fitting one might be experimental indie-folk. In live shows, Emperor X often includes motley and mercurial backing musicians, usually Matheny's friends and acquaintances.

Most Emperor X songs riff on Matheny's life, usually straying into the realm of the future or his obsession with mass transit (see Everyone in Jacksonville, Right to the Rails and Edgeless).