Mates of State

Hi — Thurston Moore had his 1966 (circa) Fender Jazzmaster stolen from the Best Western in Philadelphia (501 N 22nd St) last night 12-12-12 around 12 midnight…

“I’m summoning all my party powers from above and below to channel them into your soul… Have the PARTIEST HALLOWEEN EVER!” – Andrew WK — Let’s just forget (not really) about this hurricane thing for one second, and try to remember that today is also Halloween…

Mates of State, who have called Connecticut home for about five years, are currently working on the follow-up to 2011’s Mountaintops, but will take a break from the studio to play a short East Coast tour in December…

West Fest 2012 is set to take place on July 7 & 8 on Chicago Ave. (between Damen Ave. and Wood St.). The street fest’s initial main stage lineup includes Mates of State, Black Lips, Bad Veins, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, R…

BestNewBands: What do you do with your downtime when you’re on tour? Jason Hammell of Mates of State: There really isn’t any downtime anymore…

Mates of State at FFF Fest 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) Mates of State are about to announce a set of February dates including at least two in the NYC-area…

SPIN says:Trey Anastasio is quietly working on a new solo album with help from a formidable cast of indie rockers, SPIN has learned. Since winding up his fall tour, the Phish guitarist has been making a daily commute from his New York City home to Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Tarquin Studios, recording with his band and members of the National and Mates of State for the last month…

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011 came to a close on Sunday night. It was another successful year for the well-rounded music fest, and the end of its first in the larger (and much dustier) Auditorium Shores…

Minus the Bear @ Webster Hall in 2010 (more by Matthew Eisman) today in Chicago * The Gift, Gangi @ Double Door * Sara Bareilles, Ben Lee @ the Riv * Bryan Ferry @ Civic Opera House * Hindi Zahra, Dessa, ION @ Lincoln Hall * Ashtray Boy, Colony Park @ Empty Bottle * Minus the Bear, The Velvet Teen @ Metro * Giant Panda, Guerilla Dub Squad, Midwest Hype @ Schubas * 400 Blows, Alma Negra, Spanyurd, Billy Crystal Meth @ Panchos Mates of State played Letterman last night…

Mates of State (who head out on a big tour in September), Cymbals Eat Guitars (ditto), and Yellow Ostrich (October & November) played a private Barsuk Records showcase at Mercury Lounge in NYC last night (8/24)…