Family Dissonance
Abby Ohlheiser: A couple years ago, in a small Christian-owned performance space-cum-vintage shop, I listened to David Bazan finish a song, pause, and ask, “anyone have any questions for me?”
Bazan, who was touring with songs from his album about lost faith, Curse Your Branches, fielded earnest theological questions from the young fans sitting cross legged right up close to the stage. He’d play a few songs, some from the album, some from his old band Pedro The Lion (a mid-2000’s crossover Christian/indie music darling), pause for questions, then keep going.
Earlier this summer, he released a new album. Continue Reading →