The Charade is an indie-pop band from Sweden, formed in 2004 by Magnus Karlsson (Happydeadmen), and Mikael Matsson (Red Sleeping Beauty[1], The Shermans). These two are quite the heavyweights when it comes to indie-pop in Sweden, and are credited with influencing many other musical acts from that country. The third member of The Charade is Mikael's wife Ingela Matsson (The Shermans), who does the lead vocals for most of their songs, although Magnus will occasionally take the lead or harmonize along with Ingela.
The Charade released their first album, "The Best Is Yet To Come", in 2005. From what I've read, it sounds like their debut album was very well received, and got tons of great reviews. I suppose it's no surprise considering the pedigree of the founding members. Their second album was released just a year and a half later in the middle of 2006. Entitled "A Real Life Drama", it contains another fine group of well-crafted pop songs.
Take a listen to "Monday Morning" from their first album. If there ever was a perfect pop song for a summertime mix CD, this would be it. It's super catchy. Let the handclappy goodness fill your earholes, people. =)
[1] Useless Trivia: Niklas Angergård, one of the founding members of Acid House Kings, was also in Red Sleeping Beauty.
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