State Radio: Rabbit Inn Rebellion

By Hilary Saunders at 12:45 PM on October 23, 2012

Chad Stokes has kept pretty busy this year.  read more

Found in: Music, Reviews

Exclusive: State Radio Announces Rabbit Inn Rebellion, Tour

By Nicole Oran at 12:00 PM on August 13, 2012

The drum and guitar-driven concept album depicts a dystopian world and highlights the complications of unconventional relationships.   read more

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20 Musicians Share What Books They're Currently Reading

By Hilary Saunders at 9:57 AM on March 22, 2012

The heart of songwriting lies in the art of storytelling. It’s no wonder, then, that so many bands and artists emphasize the importance of reading, especially while on the road.  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

The 20 Best Bonus Tracks

By Hilary Saunders at 3:46 PM on February 29, 2012

Thanks to the slightly wonky Gregorian calendar system, February is a bit longer this year. So to celebrate the bonus day, we’re highlighting 20 of our favorite bonus tracks on albums.   read more

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Awesome of the Day: State Radio's Oil-Can Guitar

By Josh Jackson at 11:16 AM on April 6, 2010

On stage at any State Radio show, tucked among much more conventional instruments is something a little more, er, handmade. A friend of the Boston trio’s guitarist Chad Stokes bought him back an oil-can guitar, purchased on the streets of Capetown, South Africa. Made from a Castrol oil can, bottle tops, plastic and salvaged copper, the unusual six-string has become one of Stokes’ go-to guitars....  read more

Found in: Blogs, High Gravity

Awesome of the Day: State Radio's Oil-Can Guitar

By Josh Jackson at 11:16 AM on April 6, 2010

On stage at any State Radio show, tucked among much more conventional instruments is something a little more, er, handmade. A friend of the Boston trio’s guitarist Chad Stokes bought him back an oil-can guitar, purchased on the streets of Capetown, South Africa. Made from a Castrol oil can, bottle tops, plastic and salvaged copper, the unusual six-string has become one of Stokes’ go-to guitars....  read more

Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the Day

Live At Paste: State Radio

By Culture Clubbers at 9:00 AM on March 4, 2009

Click above to watch State Radio perform "State of Georgia" when they popped by the Paste Studio. The song is written about Troy Davis whom you can learn more about through the link below. Related links:StateRadio.comTroyAnthonyDavis.org...  read more

Found in: Featured Videos

Best Fist-Pump Anthems of '08 ... so far.

By Nate Douglas at 3:14 PM on September 25, 2008

When listening to a song and I can instantly visualize myself at the concert, pushing through to the front of the crowd, beer in one hand, the other arm vigorously pumping in the air, while screaming the lyrics at the top of my lungs ... this song gets added to my  Fist-Pump Anthem playlist.  read more

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Rothbury 2008: Day 3

By Andrew Leahey at 2:49 PM on July 10, 2008

Following an Ice-Cream-Man-provided breakfast on Saturday morning, we reached the Ranch Arena, where Dead Confederate took the stage for an early-bird batch of haunted, shoegazing southern rock tunes. “Thanks for coming,” mumbled frontman Hardy Morris to the scattered audience. “We’re Vampire Weekend.” ...  read more

Found in: Blogs, Festivus

Paste Vision #4 - Bonnaroo 2008

By Culture Clubbers at 5:07 PM on July 1, 2008

This special Bonnaroo 2008 edition of PasteVision features quick hits from Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, State Radio, Lez Zeppelin, Boots Riley of The Coup, The Everybodyfields, and more. Plus, a special ferris wheel performance from José González. Related Links: Media: Bonnaroo 2008: Sharon Jones High Gravity: Zach Galifianakis at Bonnaroo 1,000 Words: Bonnaroo 2008 - Day 1 Festivus: Bonnaroo 2008: Day 1...  read more

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