'The Boy with the Lion Head build songs. From quiet intricate introductions to deliciously intertwined crescendos. Combining atmospheric guitar and keys with fantastically structured songs, they put their own stamp on the indie genre.
 With an array of gigs and venues under their belt (most notably King Tuts Wah Wah Hut and Glasgow Royal concert hall) and a host of radio play (including BBC introducing and Amazing Radio), the future looks promising for these four lads from the remote and picturesque Scottish Borders.'

David Knox - Border Telegraph

Some songs made between pals in Edinburgh

Poor Traits is an Alternative music group from Vancouver B.C. formed in 2014. Current band members include- Alex Badger (Vocals) and Kyle Thomas (Bass).

Poor Traits are currently utilizing their quarantine by writing a new E.P. due to drop late 2020.

Inspired by the likes of Paramore, Daughter, Snow Patrol, Have Mercy, Lonely The Brave, American Football, Third Eye Blind, Poor Traits demonstrates the depth of their sound and pour their hearts out into their music.

Since originally coming together, Poor Traits has put out a collection of music with varying styles- Minor Setbacks 2014, A Bigger Picture 2015 Stay Up (single) 2020). PT have seasoned the stage and played many live shows- over 50 in their first year as a performing band, with two western Canada tours in 2015.

All of Poor Traits music to date is self written recorded, mixed and produced.

Review by Anna Alger- Rock out to the cathartic jams of Poor Traits, a band with many rich qualities. Reminiscent of defunct Anacortes, Washington band, The Lonely Forest, but with a female lead singer, the Vancouver band is capturing that unique west coast sound – darkness that is broken through with moments of the most brilliant light.

Review by Unheard Gems- Vocalist Alex Badger’s tone is sweet but edgy in a way that grabs your attention immediately. All together, they create an irresistible, dancy beat.

Poor Traits are back and here to Stay.

Music is my sandbox. I play bass and drums. I have a knack for audio production. Below is a bunch of recordings by several artists, which I'm involved in either the production or performing.

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