We have loved Mates of State, led by husband and wife team Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner, for quite some time.   They routinely deliver keyboard-dominated pop masterpieces overlayed with bright voices and production.  Adding to the allure are lyrics that maturely explore monogamous (and other) relationships.  It’s a heady mix, but subtly so. Their albums “Bring it Back” and “Re-Arrange Us” are amongst our all-time favorites.

NPR is featuring the brand new official video for Palomino, the opening cut from Mates of State’s just-released new album “Mountaintops.” As NPR states:  “Palomino is a sun-dappled burst of soaring beauty that falls right in the band’s sweet spot.”  Also check out the band’s and director’s (Jimi Patterson’s) explanations of the laborious animation process (Rotoscope) used to make the video.  And then check out the new video and song.