Pete Yorn

Pete Yorn
Yorn in 2006
Background information
Birth namePeter Joseph Yorn
Born (1974-07-27) July 27, 1974 (age 50)
Pompton Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, indie folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, bass, piano, analog synthesizer
Years active1990–present
LabelsShelly Music, Capitol, Columbia, Rhino, Vagrant, Warner Brothers (France), Trampoline
Websitewww.peteyorn.com

Peter Joseph Yorn (born July 27, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He first gained international recognition after his debut record, Musicforthemorningafter, was released to critical and commercial acclaim in 2001. He is known for playing the bulk of the instruments on his records. Spin magazine, in a career retrospective article dated March 26, 2021, recognized Yorn as one of his generation's best songwriters.[1] Yorn’s 11th full length album, The Hard Way, was released on August 23, 2024.

  1. ^ "Pete Yorn Looks Back at 'musicforthemorningafter'". SPIN. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-06-29.