While most bands toil for years before gathering label attention, Cincy natives Bad Veins skipped many steps on their way to releasing their debut, eponymous album on Dangerbird Records (home of Silversun Pickups).  The excellent record, which is at times reminiscent of the Killers' debut, signals the arrival of an impressive songwriter in Benjamin Davis.

Davis and drummer Sebastien Schultz tour with a reel-to-reel player, which provides the rich sonic backdrop for their songs.  The music itself is  anthemic, at times orchestral, and often punch-drunk with emotional resonance.

Check out our interview with the band below.