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Lawrence, Kansas, United States (1997 – present)
Mates of State are an American indie rock duo, who have been active since 1997 when they formed in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. The group is composed of the husband-and-wife team Kori Gardner (vocals, Electone and Hammond B-3 electric organs, Casio synthesizer, and Rhodes electric piano, piano, and occasional guitar) and Jason Hammel (vocals, drum set, glockenspiel, other percussion, and occasional Casio synthesizer).
Their songs are notable for their male/female vocal harmony, shifting rhythms, and quirky song structure- most tracks are composed of multiple distinct, almost disjointed movements. Both members sing with great intensity, often in the upper ranges of their voices, and often sing different (yet complementary) melodies simultaneously. Tempos are nearly always fast, with beats often resembling those found in electronic club or dance music.
The main instruments used by the band are drums and electric organ. Although both members started out playing the guitar, they found they ended up fooling around with the organ and drums in their practice space more often than with more traditional instruments.
The band recorded one album on Omnibus Records before moving to Polyvinyl Record Company for their second and third full-lengths. They have also released five 7-inch singles and two EPs. In December 2005, the band signed with Barsuk and since have released an album entitled Bring It Back. In May 2008, they released the album Re-Arrange Us.
Their songs are notable for their male/female vocal harmony, shifting rhythms, and quirky song structure- most tracks are composed of multiple distinct, almost disjointed movements. Both members sing with great intensity, often in the upper ranges of their voices, and often sing different (yet complementary) melodies simultaneously. Tempos are nearly always fast, with beats often resembling those found in electronic club or dance music.
The main instruments used by the band are drums and electric organ. Although both members started out playing the guitar, they found they ended up fooling around with the organ and drums in their practice space more often than with more traditional instruments.
The band recorded one album on Omnibus Records before moving to Polyvinyl Record Company for their second and third full-lengths. They have also released five 7-inch singles and two EPs. In December 2005, the band signed with Barsuk and since have released an album entitled Bring It Back. In May 2008, they released the album Re-Arrange Us.
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dani_elaa wrote:
you were awesome at the glasshouse
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MajorOrgan wrote:
Mates of State are doing a FREE show on the University of Texas campus for students next Wednesday, September 30th. Here are the details to get your pass (required to get in): http://www.utexas.edu/txunion/calendar/event/1062/
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
Nice.
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day002 wrote:
whats up with only doing festivals? lol
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jackcday wrote:
they need to come to the UK now[3]
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mickeyglitter wrote:
A-frickin'-MAZING.
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beastie_clyro wrote:
they need to come to the UK now[2]
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neckermanncj wrote:
better than matt & kim
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dukespecial wrote:
Quite simply they need to come to the UK now! I need to hear My Only Offer live at least once in my life! They are the perfect musical couple <:
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caro_g wrote:
these 2 are so lovely!
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tehprincess wrote:
Last.fm wins for recommending them to me. Love them.
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beastie_clyro wrote:
"more in me" never fails to make me cringe.
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nomadicherder wrote:
saw them live 5 years ago :) <3
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katieohman wrote:
they're perfect for each other musically, i absolutely looove mates of staaate :]
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Huhviss_aship wrote:
Just discovered them... talk about AWESOME!
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allisonk47 wrote:
mates of state all day, every day.
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Roboticus_ wrote:
I'm really glad I got to see you guys play at least once in my life.
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fi_moon wrote:
Get Better.
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farls44 wrote:
there's nothing sexier than a girl singing amazing indie music!
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beclouded wrote:
<33333333 forever.
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WAMplified! Featuring Mates of State
Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Remixes Vol. 1 released digitally
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15 Apr 2009 | from www.matesofstate.com
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