Pedro the Lion/Headphones = David Bazan

Dave Bazan fronts the enigmatic rock band Pedro the Lion, with his emotionally charged narratives, and mournful voice. Pedro the Lion first started off back in 1995 and they released their first full-length record, the intimate, charming “It’s Hard to Find a Friend.” back in 1998. I found this band back in 2003 and have been enjoying their sounds ever since. Although in 2006 Pedro the lion parted ways and Dave Bazan continued making music under his own name and he recently signed to Seattle-based record label Barsuk Records. He’s currently working on a new full-length album to be released in 2009.


Headphones, a project led by David Bazan, formed and released one album shortly before the dissolution of his primary creative outlet, Pedro the Lion. The band's sound is marked by the use of synthesizers and live drums and percussion, sometimes drawing comparisons to other indie rock electronic groups such as The Postal Service. If you want to check out the sounds of headphones check them out on Myspace.