Bad Veins, an American indie pop musical project formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded by Benjamin Davis. The group gained initial recognition with their debut single "Falling Tide" in 2007. Bad Veins won the inaugural Target Music Maker Award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2008. Their self-titled debut album was released on July 21, 2009, featuring the single "Gold and Warm", which aired on Good Morning America’s "Your Three Words" segment. The band's unique stage presence, characterized by vintage military clothing and unconventional performance elements, contributed to their distinctive live shows. Their second studio album, The Mess We've Made, was released in 2012.
