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.
Noah Kahan reflects on feeling embarrassed about their singing voice and aims to trust it more naturally.
Noah Kahan discusses the challenges of navigating newfound success and the importance of open conversations with fellow musicians.
The podcast emphasizes the significance of personal growth, starting over after divorce, and not letting external validation define artistic expression.
Deep dives
New Music and Collaborations
Noah Kahn has been working on new music, including a song called 'Forever' that they have been playing on tour. They have collaborations in the works with other artists, though specific details have not been revealed.
Reflections on Past Songs and Embarrassment
Noah Kahn reflects on past songs and admits to feeling embarrassed about trying to hide their singing voice and sounding too affected or stylized in some songs. They express a desire to trust their voice more and sing more naturally.
Navigating Success and Comparison
Noah Kahn discusses navigating their newfound success and how they have struggled with comparing themselves to others. They highlight the importance of relating to other musicians and having open conversations to learn from each other's experiences.
The Importance of Personal Growth After Divorce
The podcast episode discusses the importance of personal growth and rediscovery after divorce. The speaker highlights the courage it takes to start over and acknowledges the respect they have for individuals who make that decision. They emphasize the challenges of self-evaluation and the journey of rediscovery, highlighting that this process is difficult yet essential for personal growth.
Navigating Social Media Comments and Building Confidence
The podcast also explores the speaker's experience with social media and comments. They discuss the impact of hurtful comments and the importance of not letting negative feedback affect their confidence. The speaker shares their perspective on understanding the motivations behind hurtful comments and the importance of choosing empathy instead of engaging in negativity. They highlight the significance of focusing on personal growth and not allowing external validation or criticism to define their artistry.
2023 has been a helluva year for singer/songwriter Noah Kahan. Just three years ago he started uploading snippets of his indie-folk songs to TikTok while waiting out the pandemic at his dad’s house in rural Vermont. Those songs quickly caught fire across social media and eventually turned into Noah’s most recent album, Stick Season.
After releasing collaborations with Kacey Musgraves, Hozier, and Post Malone, Noah has amassed 4 billion streams globally. It’s no surprise that last month he was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy.
On today’s episode Leah Rose talks to Noah Kahan about navigating his often overwhelming new-found success, and how he feels about being labeled the new “sensitive woodsman” singer/songwriter du jour. Noah also opens up about initially being embarrassed about his singing voice, and his plans for evolving his sound on his next album.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Noah Kahan songs HERE.
