mates of state are so adorbs i could die.

mates of state are the most sugary pop wholesome makers of pop music in the world. they are hip, intelligent, attractive and make fun beats. they are married with kids. they tour the country and make pop music.

i h8 them.

just kidding. i actually adore them. from my wrst days with 'team boo' to 'bring it back' and 08's 're-arrange us,' i've basically been a number one fan. like the mom and dad to matt and kim, if you will. they will be playing lincoln hall in a few weeks and i really really wanna go. they make me happy. and happy is good.

their newest project isn't a full album, persay, but a digital download mixtape of covers songs. the selection is pretty spread out and surprising, from the mars volta to belle and sebastian (which is so fucking sweet i want to DIE), it's a damn mighty fine. you can head to their website, http://www.matesofstate.com/ for a free download of both daniel johnston's 'true love will find you in the end' (god, i can only hope so), and girls' 'laura,' (another ironical track for yours truly at the moment).

i fucking hate love songs. but i fucking love mates of state. so this i guess is what i'll call a happy compromise. check this shit out, dudez, perfect summer feel good bubble gum.