http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38057&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rssThe Mates of State are a couple of married folks, but even if they hadn't met and tied the knot they would probably still be performing some sort of upbeat indie pop, albeit separately. Lucky thing for us (and them), Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel formed a band (and fell in love) in the midst of the 1990's Lawrence, Kansas music scene. It wasn't long before they packed up their keyboard-and-drums combo and moved to San Francisco. After a few singles and EPs, they released their first studio disc <I>My Solo Project</I>, a joyous back-and-forth high energy shouting/singing affair that established them as not only as an indie rock twosome, but one that obviously has a lot of fun trading harmonies and lyrical wordplay. Two years later, <I>Our Constant Concern</I>, continued that pattern, whilst tossing in a few electronically looped surprises that sweetened the mix. <I>Team Boo</I> was released in 2003, and Mates of State were able to quit their day jobs as teacher (Kori) and cancer researcher (Jason), and began trying to reach a wider audience by near year-round touring -- both headlining on their own and with next-big-thing bands like the Strokes. They signed to a new label, Barsuk Records, and in 2006 released their fourth effort, <I>Bring It Back</I>. Even more life-changing, they also had a baby and relocated to Connecticut to be closer to Kori's East Coast family. However, they vow to not to settle down in the suburbs, taking their daughter on tour with them and (in between naps) carrying on with their sharp, ironic duets like the brainy "Fraud in the '80s." - Michele K-TelIndie/Alternativeen720Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:47:03 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38057&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss The Mates of State are a couple of married folks, but even if they hadn't met and tied the knot they would probably still be performing some sort of upbeat indie pop, albeit separately. Lucky thing for us (and them), Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel formed a band (and fell in love) in the midst of the 1990's Lawrence, Kansas music scene. It wasn't long before they packed up their keyboard-and-drums combo and moved to San Francisco. After a few singles and EPs, they released their first studio disc <I>My Solo Project</I>, a joyous back-and-forth high energy shouting/singing affair that established them as not only as an indie rock twosome, but one that obviously has a lot of fun trading harmonies and lyrical wordplay. Two years later, <I>Our Constant Concern</I>, continued that pattern, whilst tossing in a few electronically looped surprises that sweetened the mix. <I>Team Boo</I> was released in 2003, and Mates of State were able to quit their day jobs as teacher (Kori) and cancer researcher (Jason), and began trying to reach a wider audience by near year-round touring -- both headlining on their own and with next-big-thing bands like the Strokes. They signed to a new label, Barsuk Records, and in 2006 released their fourth effort, <I>Bring It Back</I>. Even more life-changing, they also had a baby and relocated to Connecticut to be closer to Kori's East Coast family. However, they vow to not to settle down in the suburbs, taking their daughter on tour with them and (in between naps) carrying on with their sharp, ironic duets like the brainy "Fraud in the '80s." - Michele K-Tel http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.22608112&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Mates of State on Rhapsody Online 22608112 tra.22608112 Mates of State art.38057 0.99 Re-arrange Us alb.22598544 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/9/6/4/1374694_170x170.jpg 2008-05-20 00:00:00.0 2008-05-20 00:00:00.0 true My Only Offer tra.22608112 178000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.22608112&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.22608112&variant=data&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6632943&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 9 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.22608118&variant=data&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6632946&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 9 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Mates of State on Rhapsody Online 6632946 tra.6632946 Mates of State art.38057 0.99 All Day alb.6628010 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/5/7/9/1299755_170x170.jpg 2004-11-09 00:00:00.0 2004-11-09 00:00:00.0 true Starman tra.6632946 231000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6632946&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6632946&variant=data&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.22608114&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Mates of State on Rhapsody Online 22608114 tra.22608114 Mates of State art.38057 0.99 Re-arrange Us alb.22598544 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3668462&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Mates of State on Rhapsody Online 3668462 tra.3668462 Mates of State art.38057 0.99 Team Boo alb.296667 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/3/2/0/1300238_170x170.jpg 2004-09-21 00:00:00.0 2003-09-16 00:00:00.0 true Ha Ha tra.3668462 179000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3668462&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3668462&variant=data&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6632944&variant=play&rws=%2Fmates-of-state%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 9 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Mates of State on Rhapsody Online 6632944 tra.6632944 Mates of State art.38057 0.99 All Day alb.6628010 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/5/7/9/1299755_170x170.jpg 2004-11-09 00:00:00.0 2004-11-09 00:00:00.0 true Along For The Ride 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