News
Premiere New Video "Unless I'm Led"
May 10, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Following this year's earlier east coast travels, husband and wife team Mates of State have announced a set of west coast tour dates in support of their latest album Mountaintops. More
Drums to Play Under the Radar’s SXSW Party
Mar 07, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Mates of State recently took their hand to The Drums’ Portamento cut “Days.” We have the track. More
Taking Place Throughout February
Jan 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Husband and wife pop duo Mates of State have announced their first set of tour dates for 2012, taking place along the east coast next month. More
Features of Montreal, Mates of State, Deerhoof, and More
Nov 17, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
In celebration of 15 years of releasing great music, Polyvinyl have announced A Brief History in Moving Pictures, which features 60 music videos from 26 Polyvinyl artists. Check out the tracklist here. More
A High School Dance Wonderland
Nov 04, 2011
By Laura Studarus
In the new Mates of State video, a high school dance turns into a wonderland. We have the clip. More
Plus Two Door Cinema Club and Ra Ra Riot
Oct 12, 2011
By Mi Tran
Here's our round-up of some of the bands who have performed on late night TV in the last few days. Includes performances by Peter Bjorn and John, Ryan Adams, Mates of State, Ra Ra Riot, and Two Door Cinema Club. More
Support Includes Suckers, Yawn, Other Lives, and Generationals
Aug 01, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Mates of State have announced a second leg of their fall tour starting October 26. More
Mountaintops Out September 13
Jul 07, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Mates of States’ new album Mountaintops doesn’t street until September, but you can snag the first shaking pop single “Maracas" here. More
Dates Kick Off September 21
Jun 28, 2011
By Laura Studarus
In support of forthcoming album Mountaintops, Mates of State have released a 1970s-flavored video for album cut “Maracas.” We have the video and tour dates. More
New Album Out September 13
Jun 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Mates of State are ready for another round of ambitious indie pop. We have the details of their new album. More
Interviews
Musician Moms and Dads on the Challenges of Raising Children on the Road
Mar 21, 2010
By Frank Valish
Whatever the perception, as any parent will tell you, raising children is hard work, and for a working musician, balancing writing, recording, and touring with being a full-time mom or dad can be extra tricky. More
Reviews
Crushes: The Covers Mixtape
(Self-Released)
Jun 28, 2010
By Danielle Sills
In Greek mythology, Midas is known for his ability to turn everything he touches into gold. Mates of State are his modern-day equivalent, instead transforming every song they cover into a melodic pop gem. Warm tones swirl through Crushes: The Covers Mixtape, the husband-wife duo's first attempt at recording and producing their own album. More
