“Stick Season” is a significant song by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, released as the lead single from his album of the same name on July 8, 2022. Kahan wrote the song himself and co-produced it with Gabe Simon. While it achieved moderate success in the United States upon its release, the song went viral on TikTok in mid-2023, entering international charts and reaching number one in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Flanders region of Belgium, as well as ranking in the top 10 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and within the top 20 in the United States. The genesis of the song dates back to 2022 when Kahan shared a verse on TikTok during a moment of insecurity. The rapid success prompted him to complete the song, a process that took a considerable amount of time. Initially concerned that a song specifically about his home state, Vermont, might not resonate with people elsewhere, the responses to the completed song were universally positive.
The title of the song refers to a term for autumn in New England, the period after Halloween before winter snowfall begins. Kahan described it as a “transitional time” that is “super depressing” because it simply means winter is approaching soon, causing a lot of anxiety and not being favored by many. “Stick Season” is Noah Kahan’s third studio album, produced by Gabe Simon, and was released on October 14, 2022, by Mercury Records and Republic Records. The album was supported by two singles: the title track and “Northern Attitude.” An expanded edition of the album, titled “Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever),” was released on June 9, 2023, featuring seven additional tracks, including an extended version of “The View Between Villages.”
