The Onion's satirical profile of Noah Kahan mocks artist biography conventions
By
The Onion Staff
24d ago· 1 min readen
38/100
Stale
Bagelometer↗
Hard to chew. Probably not worth the jaw work.
Score38TypesatireSentimentneutral
Summary
A satirical "artist profile" from The Onion about singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, featuring absurd and humorous details about his genre ("barn wedding"), influences (Hozier, Bon Iver), fanbase ("Empaths"), hairstyle ("The Crucible"), and accolades ("Official State Guy of Vermont"). The piece parodies typical artist biography formats with ridiculous, fictional claims.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledGenre: Barn wedding
Fans Call Themselves: Empaths
Signature Hairstyle: The Crucible
Ideal First Date: A candlelit cry in the woods
Honors And Awards: Official State Guy of Vermont
Noah Kahan, the singer-songwriter behind “Stick Season,” has topped the Billboard 200 chart with his new album, The Great Divide. The Onion shares everything you need to know about Kahan. Genre: Barn wedding Influenced By: Growing up listening to oldies l
You might also wanna read
Noah Kahan's Rise to Superstardom Through Authenticity and Vulnerability
Rolling Stone's cover story profiles Noah Kahan, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter who achieved superstardom by being authentic and open abo
Rolling Stone·26d ago
Noah Kahan's Rise to Mainstream Folk-Pop Stardom: An Analysis
An analysis of Noah Kahan's rise to fame, exploring how his folk-pop music and relatable persona have led to unexpected mainstream success.
Stereogum·6d ago