Name: You're Going To Make It
Brand: Mates Of State

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Bonus disc: No

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ning295cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-06-10

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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5020422229525

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mates Of State

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Fierce Panda

Fierce Panda is a renowned music label that has been making waves in the industry since its inception. With a strong focus on discovering and promoting emerging talent, Fierce Panda has become synonymous with quality music and groundbreaking artists.One of the standout releases from Fierce Panda is *Ning 11*, a limited edition T-shirt that was available during Suzi Quatro's *Lives In Chelmsford* tour. This exclusive merchandise item not only showcased the label's commitment to supporting established artists but also gave fans an opportunity to own a piece of music history.*Ning 07* is another notable release by Fierce Panda, featuring a tour T-shirt that represented the label itself. This shirt served as both a fashion statement and a symbol of pride for fans who were part of the Fierce Panda community.

Mates Of State is an indie rock band hailing from Stratford, Connecticut, USA. Formed in 1997 in Lawrence, Kansas, the duo of Kori (organ, vox) and Jason (drums, vox) made their mark on the music scene with their unique sound. After leaving their day jobs as a teacher and cancer researcher in 2001, they took the plunge into full-time music and even tied the knot. With their captivating performances and heartfelt lyrics, Mates Of State have become a force to be reckoned with.

Known for their infectious melodies and harmonies, Mates Of State have carved out a niche for themselves within the indie rock genre. Drawing inspiration from various musical influences, including The Submarines and Tilly And The Wall among others (*The Submarines*, *Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin*, *Tilly And The Wall*), they have created a distinct sound that resonates with fans around the world.

Having relocated multiple times throughout their career - from Lawrence to San Francisco and eventually settling in East Haven - Mates Of State's journey has been one of constant evolution. Their dedication to creating meaningful music has earned them a devoted fanbase who eagerly await each new release (*Mates Of State*).

Much like London buses Mates of State take their time, but when they rock up they rock up en masse: nine years since they last played live in the UK and four years since their last album the gently revered and long-time married, Connecticut-based, exuberant, indie-synth-pop duo of Kori Gardner (vocals, organ, piano and occasional guitar) and Jason Hammel (vocals, drums, percussion and occasional synthesiser) have announced a flurry of European activity including the release of a brand new five-track EP called 'You're Going To Make It'. This new batch of tunes is Mates Of State in its purest form, fizzing with razor-sharp harmonies, shimmering new wave synth melodies and lyrics that speak to both personal and universal concerns. 'You're Going To Make It' then is nothing but choice cuts; five anthemic and emotionally rich songs which are the cream of the songwriting crop, tunes that wriggle into your every waking hour like the earworms they are. On 'Beautiful Kids' the band speaks of how a sense of loneliness pervades, even though we are connected to one another 24/7 thanks to modern technology. Or as Hammel puts it: "We all just want to be seen, but we won't look up from our screens so that we can be seen." 'Gonna Get It' and 'I Want To Run' build off the same inspiring notion of the EP's title, encouraging both themselves and their fans to keep striving no matter what the odds. And fist-pumping opener 'Staring Contest' speaks to that delicious ache of schoolyard crushes and youthful love.

You're Going To Make It

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