Pete Yorn | |
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![]() Yorn in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Joseph Yorn |
Born | Pompton Plains, New Jersey, U.S. | July 27, 1974
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, indie folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, bass, piano, analog synthesizer |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Shelly Music, Capitol, Columbia, Rhino, Vagrant, Warner Brothers (France), Trampoline |
Website | www |
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 10th full length album, Hawaii, was released on June 17, 2022. His latest single, “Real Good Love”, was released on June 28, 2024.