The Charades is a Los Angeles based captivating vintage soul duo, that enchants audiences with their timeless melodies and soulful harmonies. Reverently embracing the nostalgic sounds of yesteryears, their music is a rich tapestry woven with the haunting tones of the organ and the ethereal vibes of the vibraphone. Drawing inspiration from Otis Redding, 1960's exotica, as well as the evocative storytelling of David Lynch and classic film scores. With their debut Ep entitled "C is for Charades", The Charades create a cinematic experience through their music, transporting listeners to a bygone era of romance and intrigue with every note.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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The Wood Brothers Puff of Smoke
Honey Jar Records
August 1, 2025 -
Penny & the Pits Liquid Compactor
Forward Music Group
July 4, 2025 -
Jessica Winter My First Album (Transparent Black)
Lucky Number
July 11, 2025 -
Gwenno Utopia
Heavenly
July 11, 2025 -
A Place To Bury Strangers A Place To Bury Strangers “Make Me Feel Anything” / The Mall “I Need” Split 7"
Dedstrange
July 11, 2025 -
Hand Habits Blue Reminder
Fat Possum
August 22, 2025 -
Nova Twins Parasites & Butterflies (Transparent Blue)
Marshall Records
August 29, 2025 -
Barry Can't Swim Loner
Ninja Tune
July 11, 2025 -
Tim Minchin Time Machine
Bmg
July 25, 2025 -
Wednesday Bleeds
Dead Oceans
September 19, 2025 -
KAROL G Tropicoqueta (Tangerine) (Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Bichota Records/Interscope
September 26, 2025 -
Various Artists Antones: 50 Years of The Blues (Purple, Blue And Red) [4xLP]
Antone's Records
August 22, 2025 -
David Bowie & Mick Jagger Dancing In The Street E.P. 2025
Rhino / Parlophone
August 29, 2025 -
Three Days Grace Alienation
Rca Records
August 22, 2025