Mates of Stateis the indie-pophusband/wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards, vocals) and Jason Hammel (drums, vocals), from Connecticut. Their songs are notable for their male/female vocal harmony, shifting rhythms, and quirky song structure- most tracks are composed of distinct, almost disjointed movements. Both members sing with great intensity, often in the upper ranges of their voices, and often sing different (yet complementary) melodies simultaneously. Tempos are nearly always fast, with beats often resembling those found in electronicclub or dancemusic. The main instruments used by the band are drums and the electric organ.
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