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Bad Veins is a Cincinnati-born indie-synth duo built around Benjamin Davis, delivering a live show that blends vintage vibes with modern production. Known for rotating drummers, an old reel-to-reel named Irene on stage, and distinctive military-inspired apparel, Bad Veins has carved out a unique space in American indie rock and pop circles. This page covers their formation, studio albums, notable tracks, TV placements, festival appearances, and upcoming live performances.

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Bad Veins emerged in 2007 from Cincinnati, Ohio, led by Benjamin Davis (vocals, guitar, keyboards) with rotating drummers contributing to the distinctive live sound. The duo’s debut, Bad Veins, released on Dangerbird Records in 2009, introduced the world to the acclaimed single Gold and Warm; its companion track Go Home was recognized by USA Today as a Top 20 Song of 2009 and the former gained broader exposure after appearing on Good Morning America in 2010. The band continued with The Mess We've Made (2012) and The Mess Remade (2015), a remix/re-recording of the 2012 album. After an eight-year pause, Bad Veins released Imposter in December 2023, led by the synth-forward single Wendy and praised as a bold return to form. Their music has appeared on TV shows like Queer Eye and Santa Clarita Diet, and they’ve toured with acts including Walk the Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, Frightened Rabbit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and St Lucia. Bad Veins has performed at SXSW in 2014 and 2015, cementing their status as a dynamic live act. Follow along with official channels for the latest news and tour updates.

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Social links: Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, Threads • linktree: linktree.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Bad Veins

Originating in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007, Bad Veins is built around Benjamin Davis (vocals/guitar/keyboards) with rotating drummers; live shows often feature an old reel-to-reel named Irene and vintage military apparel.
Debut album Bad Veins (Dangerbird Records) released in 2009; its lead single Gold and Warm gained attention and the track Go Home was named a Top 20 Song of 2009 by USA Today, with Gold and Warm featured on Good Morning America in 2010.
The band followed with The Mess We've Made (Modern Outsider) in 2012 and The Mess Remade (Dynamite Music) in 2015, a re-recorded/remixed version of the 2012 album.
After an eight-year hiatus, Bad Veins released Imposter (Dynamite Music) in December 2023, led by the synth-forward single Wendy, and reviewed as a bold return to form.
The duo has landed TV placements (e.g., Queer Eye, Santa Clarita Diet) and has toured with acts like Walk the Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, Frightened Rabbit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and St Lucia; SXSW appearances in 2014 and 2015 mark notable festival activity.
Official social channels include Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, TikTok, and Threads; a linktree consolidates Bad Veins’ online presence.

The records

Bad Veins Discography

Imposter
2023 · Dynamite Music
The Mess Remade
2015 · Dynamite Music
The Mess We've Made
2012 · Modern Outsider
Bad Veins
2009 · Dangerbird Records
Falling Tide
2007 · Self-released

The hits

Top Bad Veins Songs

Wendy
2023 · N/A

Bad Veins emerged in 2007 from Cincinnati, Ohio, led by Benjamin Davis (vocals, guitar, keyboards) with rotating drummers contributing to the distinctive live sound. The duo’s debut, Bad Veins, released on Dangerbird Records in 2009, introduced the world to the acclaimed single Gold and Warm; its companion track Go Home was recognized by USA Today as a Top 20 Song of 2009 and the former gained broader exposure after appearing on Good Morning America in 2010. The band continued with The Mess We've Made (2012) and The Mess Remade (2015), a remix/re-recording of the 2012 album. After an eight-year pause, Bad Veins released Imposter in December 2023, led by the synth-forward single Wendy and praised as a bold return to form. Their music has appeared on TV shows like Queer Eye and Santa Clarita Diet, and they’ve toured with acts including Walk the Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, Frightened Rabbit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and St Lucia. Bad Veins has performed at SXSW in 2014 and 2015, cementing their status as a dynamic live act. Follow along with official channels for the latest news and tour updates.