Pete Yorn | That Interview

That Interview

Pete Yorn | That Interview

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Published on Feb 13, 2026, 12:01:06 AM
Total time: 00:16:21

Episode Description

What does it take to go from playing drums in a New Jersey basement to landing a major record deal during the golden age of the music industry? This week, we sit down with the legendary Pete Yorn.

Pete takes us back to his roots, sharing what it was really like growing up in a powerhouse musical household with his older brothers and how that competitive, creative energy shaped his signature sound. He shares the incredible story of his "big break"—from being discovered to signing with Columbia Records—and reveals details about his upcoming new album.

More about That Interview

That Interview is a conversation about music between the curators that play it and the artists that make it. An in depth look at an artists career, including insights into how they got started, their influences, creation process, successes, failures, and everything in between. 

That Interview is recorded at produced by That Station, a locally curated music station in Raleigh North Carolina with live personalities that share authentic stories and insights about music and life in the triangle. We play a wide variety of music, like Americana, Indie Rock, Folk, R&B, Bluegrass, Alt Country, Alternative, and more! We even have our own Music Festival. Stream us on your desktop, our free app, or listen locally in Raleigh, NC on the radio at 95.7 FM and 101.5 HD2.