Connecticut indie-pop duo Mates of State announced the premiere of their new music video for “Unless I’m Led” on RollingStone.com. The video is directed by Jimi Patterson, who also directed the band’s previous videos for “Palomino” and “Maracas.” It was shot in a single take, and there are no edits, lending a stream-of-consciousness style of playfulness and exploration that fits perfectly with the gentle atmosphere and relaxed melodies of “Unless I’m Led.” Watch the video at the link below:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/premiere-mates-of-state-unless-im-led-20120509
“Unless I’m Led” is the band’s 4^th video from Mountaintops, the band’s newest record that was released to acclaim in September of last year via Barsuk Records.
The band are doing Summer tour dates in support of the album.  Here they are:
June 28 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern  w/ The Stepkids
June 29 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern  w/ The Stepkids
June 30 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir  w/ The Stepkids
July 02 – San Francisco, CA @ Independent  w/ The Stepkids
July 03 – San Francisco, CA @ Independent  w/ The Stepkids
July 04 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst Atrium  w/ The Stepkids
July 05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo  w/ The Stepkids
July 06 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues  w/ The Stepkids
July 07 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo  w/ The Stepkids
July 21 – Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes Festival w/ The Avett Brothers