Jonah Kagen Explores Young Love on “18”
Jonah Kagen presents his new single, “18,” out today on Arista Records. Pairing his signature acoustic-driven sound with lyrics that tug at the heartstrings, Jonah's new single explores the trials and tribulations of young love.
“’18’ is a song that I never thought anyone in the world except myself would ever hear. It’s about falling in love as a kid and how that same love can go from absolutely everything to nothing in just a few minutes.” Jonah says. “I wrote this song from the deepest part of my being, and I hope you find your own story somewhere in the lyrics.”
The 23-year-old singer-songwriter grew up in Savannah, Georgia, and took up guitar at six, diving deep into the instrument’s technical aspects after his jazz musician grandfather showed him performance videos. He further found inspiration in the music of guitarist Andy McKee, whose finger-style technique lit a creative fire within. “He opened my eyes to what an acoustic guitar could be,” he recalls, as he dove deeper into creating music on his own. “If you can bring somebody something with your music that they can’t get anywhere else, there’s nothing better than that.”
“18” follows Jonah’s debut EP, ‘georgia got colder,’ released in December 2022 on Arista Records. Jonah's cut impressive figures with over 130+ million global streams, a US tour supporting Maisie Peters, nearly 2 million Spotify monthly listeners, and was included on Shazam's 2023 predictions list. An exciting new voice bringing undeniable energy and sincerity through his multifaceted sound, Jonah Kagen is an artist on the rise.
Listen to “18” on all streaming platforms here.