Complex sentence: During the second half of the 1990s, Honey Is Cool was a constant contender for the pop crown of Sweden, but despite playing at numerous festivals and getting more press than most bands, they never managed to sell many albums.
Split into simpler sentences: During the second half of the 1990s, Honey Is Cool was a constant contender for the pop crown of Sweden. Despite playing at numerous festivals and getting more press than most bands, they never managed to sell many albums.