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Sella and Emperor X

Posted by Loren on February 7, 2026

Sella and Emperor X
photo by William Macintosh

Sella, the solo project from Brian Sella (The Front Bottoms), has a new debut album on the way. The record, Well I Mean, will release on Bar/None on March 13. It was produced by Chad Methany (Emperor X), who also released a new single this week.

As the legend goes:

The track first came to life while Brian was in Berlin, recording it live at Donau 115, the Berlin DIY jazz club co-owned by Emperor X.

The two artists toured together in 2013, building up to the present. The artists will tour (and perform together) on an upcoming tour.

Emperor X also just released a new single, "Pissing With the Flashlight On," based on Matheny's recent visit to Ukraine.

 

well i mean tracklisting:

  1. American Shark
  2. Skipping Out
  3. Damage Control
  4. Stocking Up
  5. South Dakota
  6. Wichita
  7. Perfect Worth It
  8. Daredevil
  9. Untitle

Sella w/ Emperor X live dates:

March 13 - The Parlour | Chattanooga, TN
March 15 - Chelsea's Live | Baton Rogue, LA
March 17 - Parish at House of Blues | New Orleans, LA
March 19 - Music Farm | Charleston, SC
March 21 - The Loud | Huntington, WV

Sella and Emperor X
photo by William Macintosh

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