Indiepop couple Mates of State apparently ran into a bit of bad luck in London last week. According to a post by Kori on the band's bulletin board, Jason's suitcase was stolen in London. Along with all of his clothes, the band also lost their money, passports, phone and more. :-( I'm assuming by this time the passport situation has been resolved so that they may continue their European tour, but if anyone is planning on attending any of the remaining European tourdates, Kori has a request, "Please bring an article of clothing to the shows over here.... I think it'd be great if he collected clothes along the way instead of buying more grocery store blouses like he has on today."

On a good note, the new album 'Team Boo" will be released on September 16 on Polyvinyl Records. The band's remaining Euro tourdates are below...

08/11/2003 Le Havre, France Shamrock
08/12/2003 Paris, France The House of Live
08/13/2003 Paris, France The House of Live
08/14/2003 Zurich, Switzerland Josefstrasse 102
08/15/2003 Nurnberg, Germany K4
08/16/2003 Tangermunde, Germany Elbpark
08/17/2003 Berlin, Germany Magnet
08/19/2003 Hamburg, Germany Molotow
08/20/2003 Munster, Germany Gleis 22
08/22/2003 Stockholm, Sweden Debaser
08/23/2003 Borlange, Sweden Desired