Popundret was founded back in 1991 by original members Martin Wiklund and Magnus Ericsson. They were soon joined by vocalist Marielle Nyström. They formed the band, because they wanted to do something else than play the early 90’s indierock that they used to do; they wanted to play popmusic. Influenced by British bands such as The Smiths, New Order and The Primitives, they started out as a totally acoustic trio with two guitarists and a female vocalist.