David Pajo (born June 25, 1968 [3] [better source needed]) is an American musician. He has played a wide variety of music, loosely fitting into several other genres such as hardcore punk, math rock, post-rock, electronica, folk rock and indie pop.

Mar 18, 2015 · In February, Slint's David Pajo survived a suicide attempt. Now, Pajo has opened up about the incident in an interview with The Thin Air, as well as his new, positive attitude.

Slint was an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1986, after the dissolution of two local bands, Squirrel Bait and Maurice. [8] . The band consisted of Brian McMahan (guitar, vocals), David Pajo (guitar), Britt Walford (drums, vocals), Todd Brashear (bassist on Spiderland), and Ethan Buckler (bassist on Tweez).

David Pajo recently beamed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to discuss his musical origins, the life cycle, and importance of Slint, joining Tortoise, and his current work with Gang of Four. What led you to first pick up the guitar?

Oct 27, 2016 · On the eve of new Papa M album 'Highway Songs,' indie legend David Pajo opens up about his recent motorcycle accident and last February's suicide attempt.

Feb 13, 2024 · David Pajo is an alt-rock veteran. His resume includes pioneering post-rock with Slint and Tortoise, contributing to the fleeting Billy Corgan-fronted Zwan, serving as a touring member of established bands (Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Interpol), issuing solo albums, and currently, providing guitar for Gang of Four.

Mar 18, 2015 · Just a month after Slint guitarist and Yeah Yeah Yeahs collaborator David Pajo survived a suicide attempt, the musician has opened up in a new interview about his long battle with depression,...

Feb 13, 2015 · Today, Pajo posted something else on Instagram: A photo of himself giving a thumbs-up from a hospital bed. It’s a happy ending to a sad and terrifying story, and here’s hoping he...

Nov 22, 2024 · In between this broad catalogue of work, through the guises of Papa M, Aerial M and his own name, Pajo is responsible for one of the most vibrant, forward-thinking solo canons from the underground.

David Pajo first emerged as a member of Louisville, Kentucky's legendary and short-lived band 'Slint' in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He went on to play and record on albums with Will Oldham and Stereolab and Tortoise.