10 Questions WithNoah Floresch on His Latest Single "Ghost of Chicago"
Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, Noah Floresch is an indie rock singer-songwriter capturing the hearts of all those who take the time to listen. It's a journey that has been just thatâthe first steps taken in middle school where he began writing songs on his trust banjo and experimented with making beats on his family computer. Those early sparks of musical fascination lead us to today, with a Floresch who is increasingly coming into his own artistry with each striking new single.
The latest of this string of singles arrives in the form of "Ghost of Chicago," a track tinged with regret but brimming with Floresch's trademark charm. We sat down with Floresch to speak about his latest single and hints at what to come.
Ones To Watch: Who is Noah Floersch?
Noah Floresch: Iâm a lot of things, but Iâm an artist first. I write, I sing, I play, I tell stories, and I weave it all together as best as I can. I was born and raised in Nebraska, but Iâve really found my footing as an artist in Nashville.
What is "Ghost of Chicago" all about?
"Ghost of Chicago" is a story of love and loss. Itâs a classic âone-that-got-awayâ scenario, with a paranormal twist. I donât really want to say more than that. I want listeners to decide for themselves.
Describe your sound. Where does it originate from? Who are some inspirations?
My sound is starting to become completely my own. Itâs a very exciting thing. I have deep folk roots, that was the kind of music that first resonated with me on a truly deeper level. I think that is reflected both in my early work and my more recent stuff. I fit somewhere within the folk-rock-pop triangle, but even that feels like a limiting description. Truly, I just make what I like.
Iâm inspired by all kinds of art, not even just music. Iâm not interested in sounding like other people. Sometimes, I get compared to artists or bands, and thatâs totally fine! Itâs just not necessarily a goal of mine. Music like Fleetwood Mac, Vampire Weekend, Jon Bellion, Gregory Alan Isakov, these acts all really get me going. But I donât WANT to sound like them. I want to sound like Noah Floersch.
Any collaborators? Who produced the track?
Ross Grieb has been my long-time producer. Weâve worked together since my first 'official' release in 2018. Weâre telepathic in the studio, and heâs a dear friend.
How does your prior work differ in direction or establishing a style to where you are now?
Iâm a radically different writer than I was in 2018. For one, Iâm just objectively better. But honestly, Iâve lived a little, learned so much about myself, and Iâve become such a better interpreter of my authentic truth. I know that sounds a little wacky, but ask any artist/songwriter and theyâll tell you that makes sense! Style, genre, these categories are all boxes I try to avoid as best as I can without coming off too aloof. Iâve simply become better at expressing myself with lyrics and sounds.
Can we expect more of this style in the future, potentially on an upcoming album?
There IS an album on the way. Itâs the best, most Noah Floersch music thatâs ever existed. Iâm so excited for everyone to hear it.
Besides this excellent rollout of "Ghost of Chicago," what else should we be on the lookout for?
I donât want to spoil too much, but letâs just say there is so much more music dropping this year!
Whatâs inspiring you right now outside of music?
Iâm answering these questions directly after a trip to the MET in NYC. I spent a solid hour staring at a bunch of Monets. I canât claim to be a visual art aficionado, but that sort of excellence just lights up the brain.
Are you Coachella-bound this weekend? If you were to be performing, who would you love to share the stage with?
I wish! Man, if I had to share the stage with anyone playing this year, itâd have to be Boygenius, Remi Wolf, Wet Leg, or Dominic Fike.
Who are your Ones To Watch?
Pertinence, Nick Shoulders, Kara Jackson.