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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 that—the 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: I’m a lot of things, but I’m 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 I’ve 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. It’s a classic “one-that-got-away” scenario, with a paranormal twist. I don’t 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. It’s 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. 

I’m inspired by all kinds of art, not even just music. I’m not interested in sounding like other people. Sometimes, I get compared to artists or bands, and that’s totally fine! It’s 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 don’t 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. We’ve worked together since my first 'official' release in 2018. We’re telepathic in the studio, and he’s a dear friend. 

How does your prior work differ in direction or establishing a style to where you are now? 

I’m a radically different writer than I was in 2018. For one, I’m just objectively better. But honestly, I’ve lived a little, learned so much about myself, and I’ve become such a better interpreter of my authentic truth. I know that sounds a little wacky, but ask any artist/songwriter and they’ll 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. I’ve 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. It’s the best, most Noah Floersch music that’s ever existed. I’m 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 don’t want to spoil too much, but let’s just say there is so much more music dropping this year!

What’s inspiring you right now outside of music? 

I’m answering these questions directly after a trip to the MET in NYC. I spent a solid hour staring at a bunch of Monets. I can’t 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, it’d have to be Boygenius, Remi Wolf, Wet Leg, or Dominic Fike. 

Who are your Ones To Watch? 

Pertinence, Nick Shoulders, Kara Jackson.