The official trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body, has been released, giving viewers an intimate preview of the singer's journey.

Inside the Breakout Star's Anxieties

The documentary promises to delve into the personal challenges Kahan has faced, including significant self-doubt and the pressures associated with sudden fame. It also explores the creative hurdles of producing new music following the massive success of his hit single, "Stick Season."

Directed by Nick Sweeney, the trailer immediately highlights Kahan’s candid nature. When asked what he checks on his phone immediately after a concert, he responded candidly to the camera.

"Occasionally I’ll check Twitter, see what the response to the show was," Kahan stated. He elaborated on his coping mechanisms: "And if it’s not good, I barricade myself in mu room and order Taco Bell. And if it’s good, I barricade myself in my room with Taco Bell."

The Fear of Success and Home

Kahan revealed a critical point in his career, noting that he was "close to giving up music" before the breakthrough success of "Stick Season," which was penned in his native Vermont.

Now facing the daunting task of releasing another album, the artist grapples with the realities of his newfound stardom. He expressed a core conflict regarding his creative needs and his current lifestyle.

"I know that I’m most happy when I’m home and when I’m making music," he shared. Kahan admitted his biggest fear is the necessity of his environment: "And that’s what I’m most scared of — that I have to be in my mom’s house, that I have to be in Vermont, that I have to be struggling or in pain to make music."

Premiere and Personal Reflections

The documentary premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this month, where it secured the 24 Beats Per Second Audience Award.

Kahan addressed his apprehension about the project on social media on March 13. He acknowledged the personal nature of the film, stating he had some anxiety because it covers painful memories.

However, he concluded with an encouraging note for potential viewers. "But, I added 'anything scary or hard is usually worth sharing with the world. Maybe it will reach one of you in a time when you need it. Maybe you’ll see some of your own family in mine. Either way, I hope you love it.'"

The article also briefly mentions Kahan’s recent collaboration, a track recorded between Long Pond Studio in Hudson, New York, and Gold Pacific Studios in Nashville. This song marked his first partnership with Aaron Dessner, who co-wrote and co-produced the track alongside Kahan’s regular collaborator, Gabe Simon.