Sad Day for Puppets, formed in Blackeberg, Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006, is a Swedish indie rock and shoegaze band. The lineup features lead vocalist Anna Eklund, lead guitarist Marcus Sandgren, rhythm guitarist Martin Källholm, bassist Alex Svenson-Metés, and drummer Micael Back. The group released its debut extended play, Just Like a Ghost, in 2008, followed by its debut studio album, Unknown Colors, later that year. The album's lead single, “Marble Gods”, was included on Rough Trade's compilation album Indiepop 09. The band released its second studio album, Pale Silver & Shiny Gold, in 2010, and toured Europe and Japan opening for acts including Editors, MGMT, and The Raveonettes. In 2013, the group released its third studio album, Come Closer, recorded in Stockholm and issued through Fastcut Records and HaHa Fonogram.
