Mando Diao

Formed: 1999 in Borlänge, Sweden
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Styles: Swedish Pop/Rock, Garage Punk
Group Members: Daniel Häglund, Björn Dixgärd, Carl Johan Fogelklou, Samuel Giers, Gustaf Norén
Biography: Mixing garage rock sneer and Britpop sass -- along with a truckload of other influences -- Borlange, Sweden's Mando Diao formed when its members were all still in their teens. The band's germination dates back to 1995, when singer/songwriter/keyboardist Daniel Häglund and singer/songwriter/guitarist ...Read full biography
Bring 'Em In
Released: 2003
Label: Virgin Sweden
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One of Mute's more unlikely signings, Mando Diao mixes Swedish garage rock and soaring, Brit-pop-inspired melodies -- not exactly a perfect match with the rest of the label's darker, more experimental ...Read full review
Hurricane Bar
Released: 2005
Label: Mute U.S.
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Bring 'Em In, Mando Diao's 2003 debut, cut the hard swing of 1960s British R&B with a raw edge comparable to the Strokes or Hives. It had the best influences from the past and all the zing of 21st century ...Read full review
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Mixing garage-rock sneer and Brit-pop sass -- along with a truckload of other influences -- Sweden's...
During fall 2004 and throughout 2005, Swedish rock group Mando Diao took its second album,...
Mando Diao have been touring the world, but their biggest following is in Germany, Japan and their...
Mando Diao's success has taken multiple forms, including the inclusion of their music in some EA...
The third album from Mando Diao was inspired by a touring journey. They returned home after playing...
"Ochrasy" is Mando Diao's self-invented name for the early hours after the show -- when the...
Mando Diao have honed their sound, blending pop, mod, soul, R&B and Brit-pop elements into a...
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