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"This incredibly catchy four piece band with some of the most incredible guitar sounds known to mankind took the stage and made an impression instantly. Their lead guitarist made Johnny Marr look a little out of his depth on occasion and with a vocal that Black Francis of Pixies fame only wished he had, Trader were perfect from the start to end and looked confident on stage to boot. With such a distinctive feel to them, it's only a matter of time before a label shows interest in exposing them to the world for greater good, they would put Wrexham on the map forever."
Wrexham Leader - 12/02/09.

"Trader from Wrexham, an interesting 4-piece who have an intriguing array of British and American influences.Whilst at first their melodic indie-rock betrays classic English indie bands like the Smiths, and some bands of this era, their singer David Schwarz has a voice similar to Placebo’s Brian Molko, and the way they craft their songs is reminiscent of bands like Interpol and Alkaline Trio.Drummer Delwyn Derrick’s style is not dissimilar to MCR’s Bob Bryar.All this would just be an amalgam of influences without strong tunes but Trader write songs with consistently memorable hooks, and you could imagine a big crowd singing along to them, perhaps the litmus test for future success.Highlight of the set for me was new song Fear Is The Enemy.Overall, a tight and polished performance, another local band that could go places."
Marcus Hoffman, The Tivoli

"Think Brian Molko fronting the Smiths and you have some concept of Trader’s sound. Their songs twist their way into your head and before you know it they will be stuck there! Trader are an extremely tight band that always play a blinder live. If they play ‘Annie’ put your fingers in your ears or they will have you captive!"
Ben Davies, Wrexham Music

"One of the best guitar sounds i've heard in a long time"
Dougie Murphy, Wombats Guitar Tech

"If Trader said they were from New York rather than Wrexham, no doubt the sheep of the industry would be bleating their woolly little backs to sign them up. Or Trader could sing in Welsh and be on S4C tomorrow (but we’ll leave that argument for another day). They are evidence that life in Wrexham is pretty damn good these days."
Neil Crud, Link2Wales.

"The fresh three and dishevelled drummer spread their wings well for an attractive stage show. It swells the heart to see a band on this level performing with such a professional air.
Sounds like The Pixies, somewhere over the water, only spiked with a lemon twist to remind us we’re in the new millennium. Whispers shot round the room about the energy levels being reminiscent of the Kings of Leon’s’ first album."
Jodie Oakes, Pollen8.

"Guys, get booking this band they are immense both on and off the stage."
Digisound