Noah Kahan at the Time100 in New York City on Oct. 24, 2023.Photo:Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty
Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty
Witha hit albumand massive upcoming tour,Noah Kahanis at the top of his game.
Since his third albumStick Seasoncame out over a year ago, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter has scored his first charting singles, earned anOlivia Rodrigocosign and collaborated withZach BryanandKacey Musgraves. At this point, his momentum seems unstoppable.
Noah Kahan at the Time100 on Oct. 24, 2023 in New York City.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
The “Dial Drunk” musician has toured extensively since the album’s release, and he’ll continue performing around the world through at least summer 2024 on the We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour. With each concert, he’s become more connected to one particular line from the song “Homesick.”
“I love singing, ‘I would leave if only I could find a reason,’ because it just fits everything I’m doing,” says Kahan. “I would stop touring. I should stop touring. I’m tired, but I can’t. There’s no real reason to stop these things, and I feel like I’m just being carried on this wave.”
He’s currently working on new material and has even teased some unreleased songs during live performances, but fans should hold tight before expecting another full-length project.
“I just want to wait and feel very excited about whatever’s next in terms of an album because beforeStick Season, I felt like I was just putting music out just to put it out,” says Kahan. “When I madeStick Season, I had such a strong focus, and I want to make sure I find that again.”
Noah Kahan performing in Austin on Oct. 14, 2023.Erika Goldring/FilmMagic
Erika Goldring/FilmMagic
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From four top-10 singles on theBillboardrock chart to sold-out concerts around the world, the musician is aware it’s not going to be easy to follow upStick Seasonwith his next body of work.
“I definitely feel a lot of pressure,” admits Kahan. “Every time I make a song, I’m like, ‘The next one’s going to suck,’ and I think I just need to keep trying. I don’t know. Maybe if it stinks, it stinks, but what I’m happy about is I’ve gotten myself in front of a lot of people, and I’ve lived out some dreams. If this is the last time I get a chance to do it, then I’ll be happy to have had the chance at all.”
Noah Kahan performs in Boston on May 27, 2023.Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
While awaiting his fourth album, however, he says fans can expect “lots of new music, collaborations and all sorts of fun s—” in the meantime.
source: people.com
