“Pedro the Lion” Archives

Pedro the Lion’s Cornerstone sets were must-see events for me and my friends.

Some thoughts on Jessica Hopper’s recent article on David Bazan and his struggles with Christianity.

A concept album that reveals the lives of the supposedly righteous for the moral travesties they really are.

David Bazan’s songwriting has never been better than on this album but the emotional and spiritual depth feels strangely underwhelming.

Pedro the Lion’s songs practically drip with an intensity that would make most emo bands foam at the mouth.

One word could sum up Pedro the Lion’s music: humility.

If you’ve heard all of the hype about this group, and are wondering where to start, this isn’t the place.