For those of you in the Minneapolis area, there is a special show coming up  at the Weisman Art Museum.  As part of a new late-night series at WAM, WAMplified! presents a live performance by a band or musician with a thematic connection to the major exhibition in the galleries.

We have have been keeping busy and wanted to send an update.   It's been fun to get out and play the recent shows and we have a few more this year coming up.

Also, Mates of State Re-Arranged: Remixes Vol. 1 is now available digitally!  You can get the MP3 versions from iTunes ,  eMusic , and other digital retailers.

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55sFVltYXw

Nice review :

http://twincities.decider.com/articles/recap-mates-of-state-and-black-kids-at-the-varsity,26545/

Check out a new Boston Globe article/interview that was just published...

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/04/03/one_big_happy_indie_pop_family/

Later this week, Mates of State and Black Kids kick off a US trek that runs the length of April. In celebration of the double-barreled coast-to-coast barnburner, DJA of Mad Decent has created a Black Kids vs. Mates of State mash-up, premiered by the folks at RCRD LBL yesterday. Mates’ “Re-arrange Us” and the Kids’ “Look At Me” act as source material for the bass-heavy mixture, available at the RCRD LBL link below.

Share The Black Kids vs. Mates Of State DJA Mash Up
http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Black_Kids_vs_Mates_of_State/track/DJA_of_Mad_Decent_Mash-Up

We are getting ready for the upcoming tour with Black Kids, Judgement Day and Sunbears!. Please know that many of the tickets are available without service charge if you go to the box offices of each venue. You will need to check with them on their hours. See you soon.

Mates of State is putting the final touches on a new release entitled:  Mates of State - Remixes Volume 1 (Barsuk).    The first in a series of Mates remix EP, Re-Arranged: Remixes Vol. 1 will feature songs from Re-Arrange Us remixed by Flosstradamus, The Mae Shi, RAC,  DJ Sega and set to be released on 12-inch vinyl April 7th.   Prior to the release and April tour with Black Kids,  Jason will be appearing in Austin for SXSW 2009 to DJ a bunch of events.  Check the TOUR for info if you will be there!

Happy New Year everyone.  There is a tour in the works that was just announced. Mates of State will be co-headling with the Jacksonville, FL sensations "Black Kids" in April.  Check out the shows section for more info. See you soon.

Check out this new interview with the band here.  Re-Arrange Us made the top staff picks of 2008.