David Shannon Bazan[1] (/bəˈzɑːn/; born January 22, 1976) is an American indie rock singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Seattle, Washington.

Bazan has made various studio appearances with Seattle-based bands; for instance, In 2004 he sang on the Six Parts Seven remix album Lost Notes From Forgotten Songs, played drums in 1998 on Unwed Sailor's Firecracker EP,[4] Bazan also contributed to the Rosie Thomas album These Friends of Mine.

In 2005, Bazan collaborated with TW Walsh, Frank Lenz of Starflyer 59 and Nick Peterson (formerly of Fleet Foxes), comprising the band Headphones.

It explores the spiritual, artistic, and personal turmoil of Bazan, set against America’s own crisis of faith highlighted by the 2016 presidential election.

Bazan recorded his first solo project, the EP Fewer Moving Parts, in between touring as a member of The Undertow Orchestra.

In 2007, he completed a nationwide solo tour featuring Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Johnathan Rice and also contributed a cover of the song "Let Down" to Stereogum's OK X[11] project, a tribute to the Radiohead album OK Computer.

The DVD contains interviews and intimate live performances filmed in his home studio, on his front porch, and while driving around in his Ford Bronco.

In October 2008, Bazan released the album version of "American Flags" on his Facebook and Myspace pages to coincide with the 2008 United States presidential election.

The smaller shows allowed him to debut new material and generate income, while still maintaining a low profile per the request of his record label.

During this time he embarked on another Living Room Tour playing songs from both Bazan Monthly volumes, with Yuuki Matthews, who also performs in The Shins and Crystal Skulls, supporting on keyboard and synthesizer.