single · February 4, 2026

Pissing With the Flashlight On

Emperor X

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Bar/None RecordsSee this day

indie rockalternative

The single 'Pissing With the Flashlight On' was released on February 4, 2026, by Bar/None Records. This indie rock track offers a glimpse into Matheny's continued output on the label.

• The single was released on February 4, 2026.
• The track was released by Bar/None Records.
• The genre is listed as indie rock and alternative.

Emperor X is the recording and performance alias of San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Chad Matheny. Matheny has been releasing music under the Emperor X moniker since the early 2000s, building a cult following for his idiosyncratic blend of indie rock and electronic music.