AceShowbiz - Noah Kahan is preparing to release his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, following the success of his 2022 album Stick Season. The new record promises to be another introspective journey, continuing the thoughtful themes Kahan is known for.

For this project, Kahan reunited with Stick Season's producer Gabe Simon and also enlisted Aaron Dessner, a founding member of The National, as a collaborator. Kahan described Dessner as an ideal partner for the album, citing not only his immense talent but also his deep empathy and understanding of artists’ emotional states.

The partnership began shortly after Kahan completed his Stick Season tour and worked on his upcoming Netflix documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body. Kahan was in a vulnerable and exhausted state during this period, which made Dessner’s approach to creating music from raw emotions especially valuable.

Aaron Dessner is widely recognized for his production work, including collaborations with high-profile artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Gracie Abrams, Bon Iver, and Mumford & Sons. His reputation as a producer is complemented by his ability to connect personally with artists and bring out authentic performances.

Kahan emphasized that beyond Dessner’s technical skill, his character and collaborative nature stood out. This connection was instrumental in shaping the sound and feel of The Great Divide, which will be released on April 24.

Alongside the album, Kahan is promoting Noah Kahan: Out of Body, a documentary directed by Nick Sweeney that premiered at SXSW. The film explores Kahan’s rapid rise to fame, his struggles with mental health, and his journey of self-discovery. Sweeney noted Kahan’s remarkable openness during filming, with no topics off limits, which allowed for an honest and unfiltered portrayal.

The documentary debuted at SXSW and is scheduled for release on Netflix on April 13. Kahan’s presence at the festival also included a conversation in the Deadline studio, where both he and Sweeney discussed the project and the creative process behind the album and film.

As fans await the arrival of The Great Divide, the combined efforts of Kahan, Dessner, and Simon suggest a deeply personal and musically rich offering. The collaboration highlights how vulnerability and experience can merge to create powerful artistic expression.

Deadline Studio at SXSW was presented by Redbreast Irish Whiskey.