Noah Kahan writes songs about New England. His vulnerability has far wider appeal

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” is about New England — a topic the Vermont native says he could write about for the rest of his life — but it’s also largely about in-between spaces. Kahan says making the album, which saw him embrace the folk genre, “felt like breathing.” On a deluxe version out this month, Kahan reflects on the eight months between the original album’s release and now. Being honest about his mental health has always been a part of Kahan's practice. That’s part of why it felt like a natural step for him to launch The Busyhead Project, an initiative looking to raise $1 million for mental health organizations throughout his tour. It's already raised over $340,000.