Ding! What's that sound? It's Round 2 of our 9:30 Club September preview. Brace yourself; we've got another handful of shows to throw your way. We'll be giving away tickets to each of these shows later this month! Peter Hook and The Light presents Closer , Wed 9/21 (EARLY show) Peter Hook and The Light return to the 9:30 Club, following up their 2010 "Unknown Pleasures" show. Fans of Hook's original post-punk rock band, Joy Division , are in [...]
This evening's number is another from the husband and wife indie-rock/pop duo Mates of State . Get Better is the opening track, as well as the first single, from the band's 2008 release Re-Arrange Us . Since forming in 1997, the duo of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner have produced 5 full-length albums, 2 EPs, and a pair of children. On a side-note, if there are any young ladies reading this who would like to form an indie-band, produce 5 full-length albums, 2 EPs, and a pair of children please let me know. [...]
I have an unnatural obsession with Mates of State , and this has been going on for about four years now. I have stalked their new tours every couple months to see if they would be playing ANYWHERE near me, and for FOUR years, they hadn't, until this week. I drove to Buffalo with my best girl friend from high school to go see this lively duet. The club where they were playing was in the theater district of downtown, in this small movie-theater-looking building on the second floor. Erase that, office building like place. Anyways, Emily and [...]
The Mates of State are coming to the Grog Shop on Sunday, August 3rd ! Very exciting. MySpace
dont ask me why i have so much affection for mates of state . its not entirely logical. maybe its because there are only the two of them and they manage to produce such lush, complex, varied sounds. maybe its because they are always under rated to me. maybe its beacuse they are married with two kids and they dont make music parents do. maybe its because under all the circumstances and draw of being musicians they manage to remain inseperable. [...]
Have you checked out the new Mates of State record Re-Arrange Us ? There have been few records getting as much play as that gem around MoB HQ (review coming soon). The duo have two videos already released for the record and their too good to not share with y'all. Mates of State - "Get Better" Mates of [...]
Don't forget, Mates of State will be in the Lounge this afternoon for what promises to be a great set. The husband and wife duo have just released their 5th long player on the Barsuk label and we have really been enjoying it so far here at WOXY.com. The band are playing tonight here in the Cincinnati are as well at the Southgate House in Newport. So be sure to tune in today at around 1pm for the Lounge Act performance from Mates Of State. In the meantime, [...]
El pasado 20 de mayo se publicaba el quinto trabajo del dúo formado por Kori Gardner y Jason Hammel, un matrimonio que tienen por nombre artístico Mates of State. Tras escuchar el disco unas cuantas veces, llego a la conclusión de que cuando esté acabando el año y llegue el momento de hacer balance de los mejores álbumes de este 2008, sin duda que este "Re-Arrange Us" va a ocupar un lugar privilegiado entre mis favoritos. Y es que el disco no puede empezar mejor, con "Get Better", uno de sus [...]
The Mates of State are all things cute and couple-y, playing domesticated and child-rearing indie-pop music based on keys and drums, inoffensive harmonies and affable pop sensibilities. They return with their new album, Re-Arrange Us, replete with multi-layered album cover and internet-based games. (Fun for the whole family!) Re-Arrange Us sounds a lot like the Mates [...]
The fifth album from the husband-wife duo sees a simple continuation upon their familiar and accessible version of indie-pop.
(Toronto) Mates Of State could shit in a box and I would give it a good review. I guess everybody has that one band or artist that they consider their own. Like you were the only person listening to them and going to their shows when you couldn't even find their show listings in the weekly paper. I am that way with Mates Of State. It seems that over the past seven years, MOS have been playing, if even at the lowest decibel, somewhere in the background of my life. Work parties, road [...]
apparently a sequel to the cult classic film donnie darko is in the works. but richard kelly, who both wrote and directed the original wants nothing to do with s. darko , which will be revolving around the character of samantha, donnie's younger sister. production on the film begins may 19th and daveigh chase will be returning to continue her role as samantha. director chris fisher says that donnie will not be making an appearance in the film but that there will be meteors and bunnies. which brings me to my next topic. [...]
apparently a sequel to the cult classic film donnie darko is in the works. but richard kelly, who both wrote and directed the original wants nothing to do with s. darko , which will be revolving around the character of samantha, donnie's younger sister. production on the film begins may 19th and daveigh chase will be returning to continue her role as samantha. director chris fisher says that donnie will not be making an appearance in the film but that there will be meteors and bunnies. which brings me to my next topic. [...]
photo by Crackerfarm Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today's featured selection, chosen in anticipation of Memorial Day Weekend's Sasquatch! Music Festival , is "My Only Offer" by Mates of State on their forthcoming album Re-Arrange Us out May 20th on Barsuk . [...]
Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner remain the Sunflower State's * most famous indie-rock Mates . The ever-jaunty duo's full-length, Re-Arrange Us , comes out next Tuesday on Barsuk Records. Preview it with a download and video of the first track, "Get Better." MP3: Mates of State, "Get Better" Catch the Mates live Friday, June 6, at [...]
One of my more anticipated album releases in upcoming months is the new long-player from Mates of State , Re-Arrange Us . Well, luckily for me and everyone else, they've posted the entire album on their MySpace page for preview. Stream Re-Arrange Us here: www.myspace.com/matesofstate Mates Of State - My Only Offer Mates Of State : New Video for [...]
Mates of State is streaming their new album Re-Arrange Us at their myspace here . Here is a rip of one of my favorites so far and a video for "Get Better". Mates of State - The Re-Arranger
I have absolutely no idea what to think of this video, but the song is amazing:
Everyone's favorite DIY lovy-dubbies Mates of State are back once again to bring you more infectious pop tunes in the form of Re-Arrange Us , but something's a little different this time, and I don't know how I feel about it. Leaning toward thier latter releases, the new album comes across more like a girl group, relying heavily on Kori's high end, with Jason bringing mostly well meshed, tight backup vocals to the table. Their songs of late continue veering away from their ADD tempo / melody mash-ups and [...]
Mates of State (or who I like to call, "Matt and Kim's parents" or what every hipster aspires to be when they grow older), that festive, yupster husband and wife duo are out with their forthcoming release Re-Arrange Us on Barsuk Records May 20th. I totally dig the look and feel of their new video for "Get Better", the first single off the new album. So simple and colorful. I can't lie, it was kind of an inspiration for this when I was designing it. [...]
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