Trader feels catapulted from the ’90s, influenced by riff-heavy, introspective fare like Hum and the era’s lo-fi indie rock, such as Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr.
The band calls themselves garage rock, which is partly right. They also have a heavy power pop side, with an emphasis on heavy; think cult fave Superdrag.
Guitar rock for the indie set. Full of ’70s pre-EVH ax work and a riff that grabs you. It wouldn’t be out of place on the Dazed and Confused soundtrack.