It isn't too often that artists
go the way of video before they release a song to get the kids excited, but
that's exactly what Mates Of State did this week with the first single off
of their upcoming full length, Re-Arrange Us. I think it's a
great way to make people check out what was done in the video, but at the
end of the day I'm all about the downloadable track for all to hear.
So, after some searching I located said treasure at Yellow Stereo (who got
it from Music For Kids Who Don't Read Good), and now I can make your hump
day all that much better. The duo's second release for Barsuk Records
isn't due out until May 20, so feel free to listen to the song below on
repeat until then. I know that's my plan. Enjoy.
:Mates
Of State - Get Better:
While most people have spent quite a bit of time championing
Mates Of State for their catchy pop songs and/or cute
songwriting, I've been most impressed with how their sound
evolves from one album to the next. They always have
me curious to see what else they've come up with and, as is
the case with this beautifully crafted gem, it works in
keeping them fresh in this crazy head of mine. I
couldn't possibly be more excited now to hear the new album.
Here is the
previously mentioned video for Get Better. I've
watched it a few times trying to figure out the connection
between a masked suicide bomber, party-goers and
synchronized dancing, but nothing has managed to click.
Anyone got any ideas?
- John Laird -
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