David Bazan

The Profile

American singer-songwriter known for leading Pedro the Lion and for a deeply personal solo career marked by incisive, narrative songwriting.

Previously recorded as Pedro the Lion; active since the mid-1990s; American indie rock/folk songwriter with acclaimed solo albums including Curse Your Branches, Strange Negotiations, and Blanco; noted for autobiographical lyrics and has addressed alcoholism in his work.

A reflective review of Curse Your Branches highlights Bazan’s shift from Pedro the Lion to solo work, noting his autobiographical songwriting and polished arrangements. While the opener Hard To Be shines, the record is viewed as uneven musically. Lyrics are praised for clarity and realism, underscoring Bazan’s strength as a writer.