Empty Stage is one of the quietest, most tender moments on Rex Orange County's sixth album Dream Fatigue — a late-night love song about a partner who works too late, co-produced by Bobby Krlic.
Image: Rex Orange County (official "Empty Stage" lyric video still)
Empty Stage is track 9 of 12 on Dream Fatigue, the sixth studio album by British singer-songwriter Rex Orange County (Alexander O'Connor). The album was released on November 6, 2026 through AWAL, and the official lyric video for Empty Stage was released with the album on Rex Orange County's official channel. The Dream Fatigue album was co-executive produced by Mustafa and Dylan Wiggins, and it is the follow-up to The Alexander Technique (2024).
The song was co-produced by Bobby Krlic, also known as Haxan Cloak, who scored Midsommar. Krlic plays strings on the track alongside Taylor Skye of Jockstrap. Empty Stage is about a partner working late — her gaze puts him on stage and his meds quiet down all the praise, with the chorus asking how many hours she is working. The album also features contributions from Turnstile's Brendan Yates, Dev Hynes, Daniel Caesar, Mustafa, dexter in the newsagent and Jockstrap's Taylor Skye.
The full running order of Dream Fatigue is:
- Penelope
- Elvis (feat. Brendan Yates)
- Handsome
- Grandma Song
- Hannah Montana
- Iron Man
- The Colosseum (feat. Mustafa)
- Boyfriend
- Empty Stage
- Indecision (feat. Daniel Caesar)
- Roleplay
- Dream Fatigue
More lyrics from the album: read the Hannah Montana lyrics, the Roleplay lyrics and the Dream Fatigue lyrics.
Empty Stage Song Credits
Song: Empty Stage
Singer: Rex Orange County
Album: Dream Fatigue
Music Label: AWAL
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Empty Stage Lyrics
the lyrics for "Empty Stage" are not yet available — the full lyrics will be added here as soon as they are verified.
Watch the Official Lyric Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sings Empty Stage?
"Empty Stage" is sung by Rex Orange County, the stage name of British singer-songwriter Alexander O'Connor.
Which album is Empty Stage from?
"Empty Stage" is track 9 of 12 on Dream Fatigue, Rex Orange County's sixth studio album.
When was Dream Fatigue released?
Dream Fatigue was released on November 6, 2026, through AWAL.
Who produced Empty Stage?
"Empty Stage" was co-produced by Bobby Krlic, also known as Haxan Cloak, who also plays strings on the track alongside Taylor Skye of Jockstrap.
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