David Pajo

The Profile

David Pajo (born 1968, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American guitarist and songwriter known for Slint, Tortoise, The For Carnation, and Zwan, and for solo work as Papa M and Aerial M. His 2005 album “Pajo” was released by Drag City and showcases an intimate, lo-fi singer-songwriter approach alongside his post-rock roots.

American musician from Louisville (1968). Member of Slint, Tortoise, The For Carnation, and Zwan. Released solo material as Papa M and Aerial M. The album “Pajo” was released in June 2005 on Drag City.

One glowing review hails Pajo’s 2005 Drag City album as a standout in his solo discography. Acoustic, lo-fi songs like Oh No No, High Lonesome Moan, and Ten More Days set a nostalgic, intimate tone. The write-up highlights gentle vocals, subtle electronics, and a pacifist anthem, War Is Death. It situates Pajo within Slint/Tortoise/The For Carnation/Zwan and his Papa M/Aerial M aliases.