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FEB.21.2025 - EXCERPTS FROM LIFE IS JUST A VAPOR REVIEWS

  • “Thorn’s exceptional new album… features a spicy mix of traditional rock ’n’ roll flavors…” – Nashville Scene

  • “It’s quintessential Thorn: facing up to hard truths, but also offering hope. And doing it with an infectiously down-home music and plainspoken, humor-laced profundity…” – No Depression

  • “Thorn's humor and empathy shine through his music, making it both relatable and uplifting.” – American Blues Scene

  • “Life is Just a Vapor is Paul Thorn at his best: funny, wise, and deeply human.” – Americana Highways

  • “These are well-crafted songs with Thorn’s wit and casual but absolute honesty.” – Glide Magazine

Nov.11.2021 - WMOT Live Sessions

Paul Thorn joins WMOT for a Public Radio Music Day performance and interview from the Purple Building in East Nashville. Thorn and host, Jessie Scott talk about recent projects and public radio. Watch it here.

Aug.09.2021 - NPR's Morning Edition

Paul Thorn talks with Debbie Elliott about his new release, Never Too Late To Call. "I'm very proud of the stripped-down sound that it has." Find it here.

Dec.19.2019 - Limited edition MissCaster guitar ready for the ultimate Paul Thorn fan

A nice article in the Lee County Mississippi Courier detailing the origins of Paul's "MissCaster" guitar.

Check it out here.

Mar.17.2018 - NPR's Weekend Edition

Paul Thorn spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about Don't Let The Devil Ride, his early songwriting days, and recording in legendary spaces. Click here to listen.

May.08.2016 - The Southern Rambler

"Some people are so sure of what is going to happen in the afterlife. I wish I could be that sure." An in-depth interview with Paul for The Southern Rambler. Read it here.

Jan.10.2016 - Backstage With Bob

Bob Edwards is an iconic radio personality and interviewer, and he has named Paul Thorn as one of his favorite guests. Indeed, Paul has named Bob Edwards as one of his favorite interviewers. So it stands to reason that Bob and Paul's latest conversation for the new Bob Edwards podcast, Backstage With Bob, will be worth a listen. Check it out here on the web, or listen here on iTunes.

May.09.2012 - NPR's All Things Considered

"Thorn's own songs are often about people living on the margins of society, a focus that carried over to the songs he chose for What the Hell Is Goin' On?" Paul discusses his music from the margins with NPR's Melissa Block.

Jul.17.2010 - The Bob Edwards Interview

This is Paul's second interview by the incomparable Bob Edwards. Here they discuss Paul's stories and life experiences behind the writing of Pimps & Preachers.

Mar.21.2008 - The Bob Edwards Interview

The legendary Bob Edwards interviewed Paul for his XM Radio show and it is a must-listen for anyone interested in Paul's music or the man himself.