When indie music first started gaining ground in the early 2000s, one of the most successful bands in receiving mainstream attention was Mates of State, the married duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel. Now they are back with their seventh album in a career that spans 14 years.

The new release, Mountaintops, is a foray into familiar territory, but alongside trademark poppy hooks, Mates of State also explore the somber side of love.

Songs performed: "Sway," "Mistakes" and "Palomino."