Papa M is the pseudonym of American guitarist and singer-songwriter David Pajo. He has been an active musician since the early '90s, originally performing with sludge metal band, Slint. Since then, he has released eight solo albums of non-traditional rock music. His style often combines elements of folk, blues, country, and ambient, creating a unique sound. Pajo has been hailed as an influential musician among his peers, and has collaborated and toured with iconic acts like Tortoise, Aerial M, Billy Corgan, Thurston Moore, and Mike Watt. His most notable works as Papa M include the albums Live From a Shark Cage, Whatever Mortal and A Broke Moon Rises. He is currently signed to Drag City record label.