Pete Yorn has hit numerous milestones lately. First,his acting debut in Martin Scorcese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, then his 9thtop 10 AAA hit, a landmark birthday and now his tenth studio album. The Hard Way (via Shelly Music) is acountry-folk blend featuring Yorns’ raw vocals, cinematic strings and vivid,confessional lyrics. The record was co-written and produced by Josh Gudwin. Thestunning and succinct 25-minute album features the introspective “Someday,Someday,” which Yorn debuted on JimmyKimmel Live! andGood Morning America in January or 2024, and“Real Good Love,” which he performed on TheTonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Pete performed the title track on Jimmy Kimmel Livein January of 2025. The Hard Way bears proof that it is no wonder SPIN aptlylauds Yorn as “one of his generation’s best songwriters.”