For the second time in less than a year, Interpol seem to be lacking in the low frequency department. The first to jump ship last May was Carlos Dengler, who left for "creative differences" - and we all know what that means. But the new departure has been for less dramatic reasons.
42 year-old bassist Dave Pajo, who has also worked with Slint, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Zwan, made the decision to leave the band so he can spend more time with his family after an eventful 2010 which included an album release and tour with U2. Speaking on the Interpol website, Pajo said "I will continue to record and perform music, with bands as well as solo, I just won't be touring as much."
The remaining members posted a statement explaining Pajo’s departure was not a source of bad feeling. "
He’s going to be missed to be sure. Aside from being an exceptional musician, Pajo is a wonderful person to be around … we were lucky to have him."
With a huge set of tour dates across Europe and the US starting this Wednesday alongside, the group have already arranged for Brad Truax to perform touring duties, though it is not clear whether he is a full-time member of the band. "Brad is the man," Interpol wrote. "He's got taste and he's got chops."
Truax has established himself in the psychedelic punk scene having backed Gang Gang Dance and Animal Collective in the past, and his own band Soldiers of Fortune recently released the 12” "Ball Strength". Interpol will join the likes of School of Seven Bells, Matthew Dear and U2 on the upcoming tour.
