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Noah Kahan Releases Reflective Single 'Porch Light'
The song is the second track from the musician's forthcoming album 'The Great Divide'.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:36am
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Noah Kahan has released a new single called 'Porch Light' off his upcoming album 'The Great Divide'. The song was written by Kahan and producer Aaron Dessner during their first-ever session together and was inspired by the emotional weight Kahan felt he put on his family by opening up their lives with his last album 'Stick Season'.
Why it matters
Kahan's new album 'The Great Divide' is highly anticipated after the success of 'Stick Season', which earned him a Best New Artist nomination at the 2024 Grammy Awards. 'Porch Light' provides a glimpse into the reflective nature of the upcoming record.
The details
The single 'Porch Light' was produced by Kahan, Dessner, and Gabe Simon, and recorded between Dessner's Long Pond Studio in Hudson, New York, and Gold Pacific Studios in Nashville. The lyrics see Kahan singing from his mother's perspective about the challenges of fame. Kahan wrote and recorded 'The Great Divide' across multiple locations, including next to a piano in Nashville, next to a pond in Guilford, Vermont, in a legendary studio in upstate New York, and on a farm with a firetower in Only, Tennessee.
- Kahan released the first track off 'The Great Divide' album, 'The Great Divide', in January 2026.
- Kahan's forthcoming documentary 'Noah Kahan: Out of Body' will premiere at SXSW on March 16, 2026 before arriving on Netflix.
- Kahan's 30-date tour in support of 'The Great Divide' will kick off with back-to-back nights on June 11 and 12, 2026 in Orlando.
The players
Noah Kahan
An American singer-songwriter who is releasing his forthcoming album 'The Great Divide'.
Aaron Dessner
A producer who co-wrote the single 'Porch Light' with Kahan and co-produced the track.
Gabe Simon
A producer who co-produced the single 'Porch Light' with Kahan and Dessner.
What’s next
Kahan will premiere his forthcoming documentary 'Noah Kahan: Out of Body' at SXSW on March 16, 2026 before it arrives on Netflix. He will then embark on a 30-date tour in support of 'The Great Divide' starting on June 11, 2026.
The takeaway
With the reflective nature of 'Porch Light' and the creative process behind 'The Great Divide', Noah Kahan's upcoming album promises to provide an intimate look at the emotional weight of fame and the challenges of maintaining personal relationships in the spotlight.
