Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Noah Kahan
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Dec 26, 2023 Singer/songwriter Noah Kahan discusses his rise to success, overcoming initial embarrassment about his singing voice, and plans for his next album. Topics include navigating overwhelming success, being labeled the new 'sensitive woodsman' singer/songwriter, and evolving his sound.
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Pandemic Return to Vermont
- Noah Kahan returned to his childhood home in Vermont during the pandemic after a burnout in NYC.
- His dad offered him rent-free living in the barn, which became his music-making haven.
Unifying Pandemic Experience
- Returning home felt like a welcome escape from the monotonous New York lifestyle.
- The pandemic created a sense of shared experience, making Kahan feel connected.
Shift in Songwriting Approach
- Kahan's songwriting process changed upon returning to Vermont.
- He shifted from formulaic pop writing in NYC to a more personal, free-flowing approach.