Curing his Michigan homesickness one song at a time, in the shadows of Music Row.
Songs for people who feel the little things (a little too much).
Your friend in the orange.
Latest release
Homeboy
About
Normal guy from 9 to 5 (for now).
Prolific songwriter from 5 to 9 (forever).
Nathan K. is a Midwesterner from Michigan living in Nashville, TN. His simple acoustic folk songs put life under a microscope to illuminate the overlooked — the funny parts of grief along with the sad parts of the funny moments. Formerly of the band Stepdad, he now plays intimate rooms with his wife, Kerrville New Folk winner Sara Beth Go.
Discography
Music.
The Journal
Notes from your friend in the orange.
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NK @ Jordie Lane’s Breaking Bread – 1/12/26 @ Urban Cowboy Nashville TN (w/ Abigayle Oakley, Caroline Spence, Caylan Hays, Danni Nichols, Hanna Delynn, Lollies, Maya de Vitry, Steve Dawson, Robby Hecht, Trevor Bahnson, and Jordie Lane)
Jordie Lane’s BREAKING BREAD – Songs, Stories & Sourdough comes to @urbancowboy_nashville parlor this January 12 & 19. With a huge lineup…
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“Johnny’s” – out now!
Johnny's by Nathan K. this song is about being at a party where you feel all alone, and then some guy corners…
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“Weird Gold Dollar” / “Johnny’s” Presave
Hello, this is your friend in the orange, Nathan K. I woke up this morning with a headache, and started scrolling on my…
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