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| name = State Champs
| name = State Champs
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| caption = State Champs in 2020. From left to right: Evan Ambrosio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, and Derek DiScanio
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| origin = [[Albany, New York]], U.S.
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| genre = [[Pop-punk]]
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| years_active = 2010–present
| origin = [[Albany, New York]]
| label = [[Pure Noise Records|Pure Noise]]
| genre = [[Pop punk]]
| current_members = * Derek DiScanio
| years_active = Since 2010
* Tyler Szalkowski
| label = [[Pure Noise Records]]
* [[Ryan Scott Graham]]
| current_members = Derek Discanio<br />Tyler Szalkowski<br />Tony Diaz<br /> Evan Ambrosio
* Evan Ambrosio
| past_members = Ryan Scott Graham<br /> William Goodermote<br /> Dave Fogarty<br />Matt Croteau
| past_members = * William Goodermote
* Dave Fogarty
* Matt Croteau
* Tony Diaz
| website = {{URL|statechampsny.com}}
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'''State Champs''' is an American [[pop punk]] band from [[Averill Park, New York]], formed in 2010. They are currently signed to [[Pure Noise Records]] and have released three EPs and one full length album. They are due to release an acoustic EP titled ''The Acoustic Things'' in October, 2014. Their 2013 full-length, ''The Finer Things'',<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3465041 Staff Review], [[Absolute Punk]]</ref><ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/state_champs_the_finer_things Review], [[Alternative Press]]</ref><ref>Review of ''The Finer Things'', [[Kerrang]], October 12, 2013, p. 52.</ref> debuted at #2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers chart.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/state-champs-mn0003190264/awards Charts], Allmusic</ref>
'''State Champs''' is an American [[pop-punk]] band from [[Albany, New York]], formed in 2010. They are currently signed to [[Pure Noise Records]] and have released three EPs and five full-length albums. Their 2013 debut album ''[[The Finer Things (State Champs album)|The Finer Things]]'' debuted at number 2 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Heatseekers Albums chart.<ref name="auto">[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/state-champs-mn0003190264/awards Charts], Allmusic</ref> They released an acoustic EP titled ''The Acoustic Things'' in October 2014 and their second studio album ''[[Around the World and Back]]'' one year later, in October 2015. In May 2017, they released a deluxe version of the album.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/state_champs_announce_around_the_world_and_back_deluxe_edition_with_live_dv |title=State Champs announce 'Around The World And Back' deluxe edition with DVD and new songs |date=March 30, 2017 |accessdate=March 31, 2017 |author=Ralph, Caitlyn|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] }}</ref> Their third album, ''[[Living Proof (State Champs album)|Living Proof]]'', was released in 2018. In May 2022, the band released their fourth studio album, ''[[Kings of the New Age]]''. In November 2024, their self-titled fifth album was released.


==History==
== History ==
The band was formed in the spring of 2010 in [[Averill Park, New York]] by founding members lead guitarist Tyler Szalkowski and lead singer Derek Discanio. Shortly after forming, they self-released a five song EP, 2010, that was followed by their second self-released EP, ''Apparently, I’m Nothing'', on January 1, 2011.<ref>[http://propertyofzack.com/post/2487231731/propertyofzack-exclusive-ep-stream-state-champs Apparently I'm Nothing stream], PropertyOfZack</ref> This EP contained all tracks from their first release. On April 19, 2012, it was announced the band had signed to [[Pure Noise Records]].<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2714802 State Champs Sign To Pure Noise], AbsolutePunk</ref> The band recorded their Pure Noise debut with producer Jay Maas ([[Defeater]], [[Transit (band)|Transit]], [[Title Fight]]).<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2778552 Recording With Jay Maas], AbsolutePunk</ref> ''Overslept'' was released digitally and as a 7" record on September 11, 2012.<ref>[http://propertyofzack.com/post/31273716191/poz-stream-state-champs-overslept Overslept Stream], PropertyOfZack</ref> The band finished recording their debut full-length with producer Sam Pura at The Panda Studios and co-producer and former [[New Found Glory]] guitarist [[Steve Klein (musician)|Steve Klein]] in [[Fremont, CA]] in May 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3173701 State Champs finish recording full length], AbsolutePunk</ref>


=== Formation and early releases (2010–2012) ===
Their debut full-length album, ''The Finer Things'', was released on October 8, 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3332291 The Finer Things release announcement], AbsolutePunk</ref> It debuted at #2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers chart,<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/state-champs-mn0003190264/awards Charts], Allmusic</ref> selling a little over 3,100 copies in the first week of release. To support the album, the band supported [[Motion City Soundtrack]] and [[Bayside (band)|Bayside]] on a fall tour in [[North America]].<ref>[http://propertyofzack.com/post/57619243890/bayside-motion-city-soundtrack-add-dates-to Tour Dates Opening For Motion City Soundtrack], PropertyOfZack</ref> The band will spend a majority of 2014 touring in support of ''The Finer Things''. The band started their busy 2014 schedule in March with their first full-[[United States]] tour, opening for [[We Are The In Crowd]], [[William Beckett (singer)|William Becket]], [[Set It Off (band)|Set It Off]] and Candy Hearts.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3566631 We Are The In Crowd Tour Dates], AbsolutePunk</ref> Shortly after completing this tour, the band will be heading on tour overseas for the first time to support [[pop-punk]] band [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]] and [[A Loss for Words]]. The tour will be routed throughout the [[UK]] and mainland [[Europe]].<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3578631 State Champs UK tour with The Wonder Years], AbsolutePunk</ref>
State Champs formed in the spring of 2010 in [[Albany, New York]]<ref name=AMbio /> by founding members lead guitarist Tyler Szalkowski and lead singer Derek DiScanio. Shortly after forming, they self-released ''EP 2010'' in August,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ep-2010-ep/id388451689|title=Ep – 2010 – Ep by State Champs|work=iTunes|date=August 17, 2010|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> which was followed by their second self-released EP, ''Apparently, I'm Nothing'', in January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2130581|title=Featured Stream: State Champs|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Ilvonen, Keagan |date=January 18, 2011|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> This EP contained several new songs and ''2010 EP'' in its entirety. In July, the band toured with The Tired and True and Call It Fiction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2338822|title=State Champs Tour Dates|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Nassiff, Thomas |date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> In April 2012, interest in a demo of "Critical" helped the band gain a recording contract, a management company and a booking agency.<ref name=Walker45>Walker 2015, p. 45</ref> On April 19, it was announced that the band signed to [[Pure Noise Records|Pure Noise]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2714802|title=State Champs Sign To Pure Noise Records|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Ilvonen, Keagan |date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> In mid-June, the group recorded their next EP with Jay Maas at Getaway Recording Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/state_champs_pure_noise_records_recording_with_jay_maas_later_this_month|title=State Champs (Pure Noise Records) recording with Jay Maas later this month|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Yancey, Bryne|date=June 4, 2012|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref>


"Critical" was made available for streaming on July 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/stream_new_state_champs_song_critical|title=Stream new State Champs song, "Critical"|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Colwell, Matthew|date=July 12, 2012|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref> In July and August, the band toured with With the Punches and [[Forever Came Calling]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2760472|title=With the Punches, Forever Came Calling, State Champs Tour|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=DiVincenzo, Alex |date=May 24, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> on The PropertyOfZack Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2744432|title=The PropertyOfZack Tour|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Wagner, Christian |date=May 11, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> "Remedy" was made available for streaming on August 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/song_premiere_state_champs_remedy|title=Song Premiere: State Champs, "Remedy"|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Colwell, Matthew|date=August 9, 2012|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref> The band released the ''Overslept'' EP<ref name=AMbio /> in September through Pure Noise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2810012|title=State Champs Detail New 7|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=DiVincenzo, Alex |date=July 5, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> In September and October, the band supported [[Handguns (band)|Handguns]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2874332|title=Dates For Handguns Headlining Fall Tour|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Ilvonen, Keagan |date=August 30, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> then supported [[Citizen (band)|Citizen]] the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2899572|title=Citizen Fall Tour With State Champs and Candy Hearts|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Ilvonen, Keagan |date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> The band toured alongside [[Hit the Lights]], [[A Loss for Words]] and With the Punches in December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2925802|title=Hit the Lights/A Loss For Words Tour Dates|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=DiVincenzo, Alex |date=October 18, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> The group then supported [[Vanna (band)|Vanna]] on their holiday tour, dubbed Home for the Holidays.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/vanna_announce_home_for_the_holidays_tour|title=Vanna announce Home For The Holidays tour|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Whitt, Cassie|date=November 7, 2012|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref>
It was recently announced that the band will be performing on the ''Kevin Says'' stage on the entirety of the 2014 installment of the [[Vans Warped Tour]].<ref>[http://vanswarpedtour.com/post/2014-warped-stage-guide Warped Tour 2014 Stage Guide], VansWarpedTour.com</ref> They also announced that they will release an acoustic EP titled ''The Acoustic Things'' in October, 2014.


=== ''The Finer Things'' and ''The Acoustic Things'' (2013–2015) ===
==Band Members==
Originally, the band was supposed to support [[Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!]] on their Pardon My French Tour in March and April 2013;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/50365/tours-chunk-no-captain-chunk-handguns-state-champs-city-lights|title=Tours: Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! / Handguns / State Champs / City Lights|work=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=January 20, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref> instead Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! went on tour with [[A Day to Remember]], resulting in State Champs supporting Handguns on their Pardon My Angst tour in March.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3024262|title=Handguns Announce The "Pardon My Angst" Tour|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Ilvonen, Keagan |date=January 25, 2013|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> The band finished recording their debut full-length with producer Sam Pura at The Panda Studios and co-producer and former [[New Found Glory]] guitarist [[Steve Klein (musician)|Steve Klein]] in [[Fremont, CA]] in May 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3173701 State Champs finish recording full length], AbsolutePunk</ref> The group supported [[New Found Glory]] on their west coast tour in June,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/state_champs_added_to_new_found_glory_sticks_and_stones_west_coast_dates_wi|title=State Champs added to New Found Glory 'Sticks And Stones' west coast dates with Cartel|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Kraus, Brian|date=March 20, 2013|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref> before supporting [[Cartel (band)|Cartel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/state_champs_added_to_cartel_tour_dates|title=State Champs added to Cartel tour dates|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Kraus, Brian|date=March 20, 2013|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref>

Their debut full-length album, ''The Finer Things'', was released on October 8, 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3332291 The Finer Things release announcement], AbsolutePunk</ref> It debuted at #2 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers chart,<ref name="auto" /> selling a little over 3,100 copies in the first week of release. To support the album, the band supported [[Motion City Soundtrack]] and [[Bayside (band)|Bayside]] on a fall tour in North America. The band spent a majority of 2014 touring in support of ''The Finer Things''. The band started their busy 2014 schedule in March with their first full United States tour, opening for [[We Are The In Crowd]], [[William Beckett (singer)|William Becket]], [[Set It Off (band)|Set It Off]] and Candy Hearts.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3566631 We Are The In Crowd Tour Dates], AbsolutePunk</ref> Shortly after completing this tour, the band headed on tour overseas for the first time to support [[pop-punk]] band [[The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]] and [[A Loss for Words]]. The tour routed throughout the UK and mainland Europe.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3578631 State Champs UK tour with The Wonder Years], AbsolutePunk</ref>

The band performed on the ''Kevin Says'' stage for the 2014 installment of the [[Vans Warped Tour]] occasionally playing the main ''Kia Soul'' stage.<ref>[http://vanswarpedtour.com/post/2014-warped-stage-guide Warped Tour 2014 Stage Guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823033927/http://vanswarpedtour.com/post/2014-warped-stage-guide |date=August 23, 2015 }}, VansWarpedTour.com</ref> During the tour, it was announced that the band would also be co-headlining the 2014 [[Pure Noise Records]] Tour with [[Handguns (band)|Handguns]], with support from [[Forever Came Calling]], [[Front Porch Step]], Heart to Heart and Brigades.<ref>[http://purenoise.net/news/state-champs-front-porch-step-announced-for-pure-noise-tour 2014 Pure Noise Tour Announcement], PureNoise.net</ref> On October 7, 2014, the band released an acoustic EP titled ''The Acoustic Things'' which featured acoustic versions of five tracks from ''The Finer Things'' as well as two new songs.<ref>[http://altpress.com/features/entry/state_champs_the_acoustic_things_ep_premiere State Champs 'The Acoustic Things' EP premiere], AltPress.com</ref>

=== ''Around the World and Back'' (2015–2017) ===
The band opened for [[All Time Low]] on their ''Future Hearts'' tour in spring 2015, and then opened for [[5 Seconds of Summer]]'s [[Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour|''Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour'']] in June 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. On July 15, the band announced their second album, ''Around the World and Back'', would be released on October 16;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/state_champs_announce_new_album_with_secrets_single|title=State Champs announce new album with "Secrets" single – Alternative Press|work=Alternative Press|accessdate=July 16, 2015|date=July 16, 2015}}</ref> by November, the album had reached number 30 on the US ''Billboard'' Top 200 albums chart.<ref name="Ciccone">{{Cite journal |last=Ciccone |first=Rachael |date=March 9, 2016 |title=An Interview with State Champs: They've Got More Secrets Than You'll Ever Know |journal=[[The Aquarian Weekly]] |url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2016/03/09/an-interview-with-state-champs-theyve-got-more-secrets-than-youll-ever-know/ |accessdate=March 12, 2016 }}</ref> The band began a co-headlining world tour in the UK with [[Neck Deep]] in February 2016, with support from [[Creeper (band)|Creeper]] and [[Light Years (band)|Light Years]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/neck-deep-state-champs-just-announced-an-amazing-tour|title=Neck Deep + State Champs Just Announced An Amazing Tour|work=Rock Sound Magazine|author=Biddulph, Andy |date=October 5, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref> The tour continued in the US and Canada in February and March with support from [[Knuckle Puck]] and [[Like Pacific]]. Official music videos were produced for two of the album's singles, "All You Are Is History" and "Secrets".<ref name="Ciccone" />

While touring with [[Neck Deep]] in March, both bands also appeared on the cover of that month's issue of [[Alternative Press Magazine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/magazine/issue/333_neck_deep_state_champs|website=Alternative Press|title=#333 Neck Deep & State Champs|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> After their co-headlining US tour, the band then supported [[A Day to Remember]] with [[Parkway Drive]] on the Just Some Shows tour in the US during the month of May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author=Emily|title=A Day to Remember Announce U.S. Shows With Parkway Drive and State Champs|url=http://www.kerrang.com/40167/a-day-to-remember-announce-u-s-shows-with-parkway-drive-and-state-champs/|website=Kerrang}}</ref>

It was then announced that State Champs would once again be joining the 2016 [[Vans Warped Tour]] for the entire length of the tour, mainly playing on the Journeys Right Foot Stage.<ref>{{cite web|title=90 Days to Warped Feature Band: State Champs|url=http://vanswarpedtour.com/2016/90-days-to-warped-feature-band-state-champs/|website=vanswarpedtour.com}}</ref> Post Warped Tour, State Champs made an appearance at an intimate acoustic show with [[Sleeping with Sirens]] on August 25.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jen|title=Sleeping with Sirens and State Champs to Play Acoustic Show|url=http://www.kerrang.com/41415/sleeping-with-sirens-announce-acoustic-show/|website=kerrang.com}}</ref> The show took place at London's Union Chapel as a warm-up show prior to a festival appearance. That same weekend they then opened the main stage at [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]], in England.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McDaid|first1=Heather|title=State Champs Give Reading Festival The Business|url=http://www.upsetmagazine.com/live-reviews/state-champs-give-reading-festival-business/|website=upsetmagazine.com}}</ref> In addition to touring and festival appearances, the band also contributed to "Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade", a compilation of [[My Chemical Romance]] covers released in September 2016. Within the album, they contributed a cover of the song "The Sharpest Lives."<ref>{{cite web|title=Introducing...'Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade'|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/introducing...-rock-sound-presents-the-black-parade|website=rocksound.tv}}</ref>

On March 21, 2017, the band released the single, "Slow Burn" and announced the release of a deluxe edition on ''Around the World and Back'' on May 5, with two new songs ("Slow Burn" and "Hurry Up and Wait"), two live songs ("All You Are Is History" and "Elevated") and two acoustic songs ("Secrets" and "Losing Myself"). Also announced was the release of a full-length DVD, directed by Elliot Ingham. Member Tony Diaz took a small break from the band the return to Viper City with Recon.

=== ''Living Proof and Unplugged EP'' (2017–2020) ===
Around late November 2017, Derek posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption "just finished recording vocals on the last song of the new record". Following this during early March 2018, State Champs posted what looked to be a set for a music video on their Instagram account. On April 11, 2018, the album artwork and track listing for ''Living Proof'' was leaked on various music websites. Later, on April 19, they released the lead single for the album, called "Dead and Gone", and announced that ''Living Proof'' would be released on June 15, 2018. On May 6, the band released the second single from the album, "Crystal Ball". On May 24, the group premiered the third single, "Mine Is Gold", on ''Billboard''{{'}} s website. On June 15, the album was released. On March 26, 2020, the band announced that Tony Diaz would be stepping away from State Champs.

On June 23, 2020, the band announced a new acoustic ep entitled "Unplugged" and at the same time released the music videos for their new song "Crying Out Loud" and the acoustic version of their song "Criminal", followed by the next new song "10 Am" on July 22. The Ep, which came with four new songs and two acoustic re-imaginings of their songs "Criminal" and "Dead & Gone", was released on August 14, 2020.

=== ''Kings of the New Age'' (2021–2024) ===
On August 25, 2021, the band released the single, "Just Sound", followed by "Outta My Head" on September 8 and a cover of [[Fall Out Boy]]'s "Chicago is So Two Years Ago" on September 21. On February 23, 2022, following the release of their third single, "Everybody But You", the band announced that their new album, ''Kings of the New Age'', would be released on May 13 via Pure Noise Records. On April 13, 2022, the band released the fourth single, "Eventually." Months later, they announced they would be going on a nationwide tour with [[Blackbear (musician)|Blackbear]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=blackbear announces 2022 Nothing Matters Tour with Waterparks, State… |url=https://www.kerrang.com/blackbear-announces-2022-nothing-matters-tour-with-waterparks-state-champs-and-more/ |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}</ref>

In late 2022, the band embarked on a national headline tour featuring [[Hunny (band)|Hunny]], [[Between You & Me (band)|Between You & Me]], Young Culture, Games We Play, and [[Save Face]]. They would go on to support [[Boys Like Girls]] the following year.

=== Self-titled fifth studio album (2024-present) ===

In March 2024, State Champs began posting photos and videos from ongoing studio sessions to social media. They also confirmed that a fifth studio album was in the works. It was released on November 8, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Emily |title=State Champs announce fifth album, drop two new singles |url=https://www.kerrang.com/state-champs-announce-fifth-album-drop-two-new-singles |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=August 20, 2024 |date=August 20, 2024}}</ref>

== Style and influences ==
State Champs' style has been described as [[pop-punk]].<ref name=AMbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/state-champs-mn0003190264/biography|title=State Champs {{!}} Biography & History |work=AllMusic|author=Thomas, Fred|accessdate=December 3, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gardner|first1=Ryan|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3465041 |title=State Champs – The Finer Things|publisher=Absolute Punk|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kraus |first=Brian |url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/state_champs_the_finer_things |title=State Champs – The Finer Things |publisher=Altpress.com |date=October 4, 2013|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/12234/state-champs-the-finer-things|title=State Champs – The Finer Things|work=Punknews.org|author=RENALDO69|date=October 30, 2013|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/read/state-champs-the-finer-things|title=State Champs – The Finer Things – Reviews|work=Rock Sound|author=Ritchie, Andy |date=October 4, 2013|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> Their influences include [[The Starting Line]], [[All Time Low]], [[Blink-182]], [[Sum 41]], [[Fall Out Boy]], and [[Green Day]].{{cn|date=September 2022}}

== Accolades ==
''Around the World and Back'' was ranked at number 4 in ''Alternative Press''{{'}}s "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.<ref name=Hall96>Hall 2015, p. 96</ref> Mackenzie Hall of ''Alternative Press'' wrote that the band brought "everything you love about old-school pop punk with new-school heart."<ref name=Hall96 /> The album was included at number 8 on ''Rock Sound''{{'}}s top 50 releases of 2015 list.<ref>Bird, ed. 2016, p. 28</ref> "If I'm Lucky" was nominated for Best Music Video and "Secrets" was nominated for Song Of The Year at the 2016 [[Alternative Press Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/and_the_nominees_for_the_2016_apmas_are|title=Here are the nominees for the 2016 AP Music Awards!|work=Alternative Press|author=Whitt, Cassie|date=March 18, 2016|accessdate=May 1, 2016}}</ref> State Champs won Best Breakthrough Band at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards. "Losing Myself" won the award for Best Music Video at the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards.

== Band members ==
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;Current members
'''Current members'''
*Derek Discanio - lead vocals
* Derek DiScanio – lead vocals (2010–present)
*Tyler Szalkowski - guitars, backing vocals
* Tyler Szalkowski – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present), rhythm guitar (2020–present)
*Ryan Scott Graham - bass, backing vocals
* Ryan Scott Graham – bass, backing vocals (2014–present)
* Evan Ambrosio – drums, percussion (2012–present)
*Tony "Rival" Diaz - guitars
*Evan Ambrosio - drums
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;Former members
'''Touring Members'''
*William Goodermote - bass
* Cameron Hurley – rhythm and lead guitar (2021–2022)
*Dave Fogarty - guitar

*Matt Croteau - drums
'''Former members'''
* Dave Fogarty – rhythm guitar (2010–2011)
* Matt Croteau – drums (2010–2012)
* William Goodermote – bass (2010–2013)
* Tony "Rival" Diaz – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–2020)<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/125208657497192/3894468680571152 |archive-date = April 30, 2022| url = https://www.facebook.com/statechampsny/photos/a.129401943744530/3894468680571152/?type=3&theater |title = STATE CHAMPS on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
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'''Timeline'''
==Discography==
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== Discography ==

=== Albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album details
! colspan="6"| Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:9em;"| Sales
|-
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="billboard 200">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/state-champs/chart-history/billboard-200 |title=State Champs Chart History – Billboard 200|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US Rock]]<br /><ref name="rock">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/state-champs/chart-history/rck/ |title=State Champs Chart History – Top Rock Albums|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Independent Albums|US Indie]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/state-champs/chart-history/ind/ |title=State Champs Chart History – Independent Albums|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Alternative Albums|US Alt]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/state-champs/chart-history/alt/ |title=State Champs Chart History – Alternative Albums|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref>Peaks in Australia:
* All except noted: {{cite web |url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=State+Champs|title=State Champs|website=australian-charts.com}}
* ''Living Proof'': {{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2018/6/aria-chart-watch-478/|title=ARIA Chart Watch #478|publisher=auspOp|date=June 23, 2018|accessdate=June 23, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:2.7em;font-size:85%;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/48567/state-champs/ |title=State Champs|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[The Finer Things (State Champs album)|The Finer Things]]''
|
* Released: October 8, 2013
* Label: [[Pure Noise Records|Pure Noise]]
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Compact Cassette|CS]], [[Music download|DL]], [[Vinyl LP|LP]]
| 132
| 43
| 24
| —
| —
| —
|
*US: 24,000<ref>{{cite magazine|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150917090733/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archive-date= September 17, 2015 |url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |magazine=Hits Daily Double |publisher=HITS Digital Ventures }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Around the World and Back]]''
|
* Released: October 16, 2015
* Label: Pure Noise
* Format: CD, CS, DL, LP
| 30
| 3
| 5
| 3
| 31
| 78
|
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Living Proof (State Champs album)|Living Proof]]''
|
* Released: June 15, 2018
* Label: Pure Noise
* Format: CD, DL, LP
| 28
| 4
| 2
| 3
| 62
| 54
|
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Kings of the New Age]]''
|
* Released: May 13, 2022
* Label: Pure Noise
* Format: CD, DL, LP
| —
| 45
| 33
| —
| —
| —
|
|-
! scope="row"| ''State Champs''
|
* Released: November 8, 2024
* Label: Pure Noise
* Format: CD, DL, LP
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|
|-
| colspan="10" style="font-size:8pt"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart
|}

=== Extended plays ===
* ''EP 2010'' (self-released, 2010)
* ''Apparently, I'm Nothing'' (self-released, 2011)
* ''Overslept'' (Pure Noise, 2012)
* ''The Acoustic Things'' (Pure Noise, 2014) US No. 112<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-acoustic-things-mw0002733380/awards Awards, The Acoustic Things], Allmusic.com</ref>
* ''Unplugged'' (Pure Noise, 2020)

=== Compilation appearances ===
* ''[[Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6]]'' (2014) – "[[Stay the Night (Zedd song)|Stay the Night]]" originally performed by [[Zedd]] featuring [[Hayley Williams]] of [[Paramore]]
* ''Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade'' (2016) – "The Sharpest Lives" originally performed by [[My Chemical Romance]]
* ''[[Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7]]'' (2017) – "[[Stitches (Shawn Mendes song)|Stitches]]" originally performed by [[Shawn Mendes]]
* ''Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2'' (2019) – "[[Real World (Matchbox Twenty song)|Real World]]" originally performed by [[Matchbox Twenty]]
* ''Dead Formats, Vol. 1'' (2022) - "[[What's My Age Again?]]" originally performed by [[blink-182]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


'''Sources'''
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*''2010'' (Self-released, 2010)
* {{cite journal|editor1-last=Bird|editor1-first=Ryan|title=Top 50 Releases of the Year|journal=Rock Sound|date=January 2016|issue=208|issn=1465-0185}}
*''Apparently, I'm Nothing'' (Self-released, 2011)
* {{cite journal|last1=Hall|first1=Mackenzie|title=10 Essential Records of 2015|journal=Alternative Press|date=December 2015|issue=330|issn=1065-1667}}
*''Overslept'' ([[Pure Noise Records]], 2012)
* {{cite journal|editor1-last=McMahon|editor1-first=James|last1=Walker|first1=Jennyfer J.|title=Passport to Fame|journal=Kerrang!|date=October 17, 2015|issue=1590|issn=0262-6624}}
*''The Acoustic Things'' ([[Pure Noise Records]], 2014)
{{refend}}


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==References==
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[[Category:Pop punk groups from New York (state)]]
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[[Category:American punk rock groups]]

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State Champs
State Champs in 2020. From left to right: Evan Ambrosio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, and Derek DiScanio
State Champs in 2020. From left to right: Evan Ambrosio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, and Derek DiScanio
Background information
OriginAlbany, New York, U.S.
GenresPop-punk
Years active2010–present
LabelsPure Noise
Members
Past members
  • William Goodermote
  • Dave Fogarty
  • Matt Croteau
  • Tony Diaz
Websitestatechampsny.com

State Champs is an American pop-punk band from Albany, New York, formed in 2010. They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records and have released three EPs and five full-length albums. Their 2013 debut album The Finer Things debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[1] They released an acoustic EP titled The Acoustic Things in October 2014 and their second studio album Around the World and Back one year later, in October 2015. In May 2017, they released a deluxe version of the album.[2] Their third album, Living Proof, was released in 2018. In May 2022, the band released their fourth studio album, Kings of the New Age. In November 2024, their self-titled fifth album was released.

History

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Formation and early releases (2010–2012)

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State Champs formed in the spring of 2010 in Albany, New York[3] by founding members lead guitarist Tyler Szalkowski and lead singer Derek DiScanio. Shortly after forming, they self-released EP 2010 in August,[4] which was followed by their second self-released EP, Apparently, I'm Nothing, in January 2011.[5] This EP contained several new songs and 2010 EP in its entirety. In July, the band toured with The Tired and True and Call It Fiction.[6] In April 2012, interest in a demo of "Critical" helped the band gain a recording contract, a management company and a booking agency.[7] On April 19, it was announced that the band signed to Pure Noise.[8] In mid-June, the group recorded their next EP with Jay Maas at Getaway Recording Studio.[9]

"Critical" was made available for streaming on July 12.[10] In July and August, the band toured with With the Punches and Forever Came Calling[11] on The PropertyOfZack Tour.[12] "Remedy" was made available for streaming on August 9.[13] The band released the Overslept EP[3] in September through Pure Noise.[14] In September and October, the band supported Handguns,[15] then supported Citizen the following month.[16] The band toured alongside Hit the Lights, A Loss for Words and With the Punches in December.[17] The group then supported Vanna on their holiday tour, dubbed Home for the Holidays.[18]

The Finer Things and The Acoustic Things (2013–2015)

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Originally, the band was supposed to support Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! on their Pardon My French Tour in March and April 2013;[19] instead Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! went on tour with A Day to Remember, resulting in State Champs supporting Handguns on their Pardon My Angst tour in March.[20] The band finished recording their debut full-length with producer Sam Pura at The Panda Studios and co-producer and former New Found Glory guitarist Steve Klein in Fremont, CA in May 2013.[21] The group supported New Found Glory on their west coast tour in June,[22] before supporting Cartel.[23]

Their debut full-length album, The Finer Things, was released on October 8, 2013.[24] It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart,[1] selling a little over 3,100 copies in the first week of release. To support the album, the band supported Motion City Soundtrack and Bayside on a fall tour in North America. The band spent a majority of 2014 touring in support of The Finer Things. The band started their busy 2014 schedule in March with their first full United States tour, opening for We Are The In Crowd, William Becket, Set It Off and Candy Hearts.[25] Shortly after completing this tour, the band headed on tour overseas for the first time to support pop-punk band The Wonder Years and A Loss for Words. The tour routed throughout the UK and mainland Europe.[26]

The band performed on the Kevin Says stage for the 2014 installment of the Vans Warped Tour occasionally playing the main Kia Soul stage.[27] During the tour, it was announced that the band would also be co-headlining the 2014 Pure Noise Records Tour with Handguns, with support from Forever Came Calling, Front Porch Step, Heart to Heart and Brigades.[28] On October 7, 2014, the band released an acoustic EP titled The Acoustic Things which featured acoustic versions of five tracks from The Finer Things as well as two new songs.[29]

Around the World and Back (2015–2017)

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The band opened for All Time Low on their Future Hearts tour in spring 2015, and then opened for 5 Seconds of Summer's Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour in June 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. On July 15, the band announced their second album, Around the World and Back, would be released on October 16;[30] by November, the album had reached number 30 on the US Billboard Top 200 albums chart.[31] The band began a co-headlining world tour in the UK with Neck Deep in February 2016, with support from Creeper and Light Years.[32] The tour continued in the US and Canada in February and March with support from Knuckle Puck and Like Pacific. Official music videos were produced for two of the album's singles, "All You Are Is History" and "Secrets".[31]

While touring with Neck Deep in March, both bands also appeared on the cover of that month's issue of Alternative Press Magazine.[33] After their co-headlining US tour, the band then supported A Day to Remember with Parkway Drive on the Just Some Shows tour in the US during the month of May 2016.[34]

It was then announced that State Champs would once again be joining the 2016 Vans Warped Tour for the entire length of the tour, mainly playing on the Journeys Right Foot Stage.[35] Post Warped Tour, State Champs made an appearance at an intimate acoustic show with Sleeping with Sirens on August 25.[36] The show took place at London's Union Chapel as a warm-up show prior to a festival appearance. That same weekend they then opened the main stage at Reading and Leeds Festivals, in England.[37] In addition to touring and festival appearances, the band also contributed to "Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade", a compilation of My Chemical Romance covers released in September 2016. Within the album, they contributed a cover of the song "The Sharpest Lives."[38]

On March 21, 2017, the band released the single, "Slow Burn" and announced the release of a deluxe edition on Around the World and Back on May 5, with two new songs ("Slow Burn" and "Hurry Up and Wait"), two live songs ("All You Are Is History" and "Elevated") and two acoustic songs ("Secrets" and "Losing Myself"). Also announced was the release of a full-length DVD, directed by Elliot Ingham. Member Tony Diaz took a small break from the band the return to Viper City with Recon.

Living Proof and Unplugged EP (2017–2020)

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Around late November 2017, Derek posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption "just finished recording vocals on the last song of the new record". Following this during early March 2018, State Champs posted what looked to be a set for a music video on their Instagram account. On April 11, 2018, the album artwork and track listing for Living Proof was leaked on various music websites. Later, on April 19, they released the lead single for the album, called "Dead and Gone", and announced that Living Proof would be released on June 15, 2018. On May 6, the band released the second single from the album, "Crystal Ball". On May 24, the group premiered the third single, "Mine Is Gold", on Billboard' s website. On June 15, the album was released. On March 26, 2020, the band announced that Tony Diaz would be stepping away from State Champs.

On June 23, 2020, the band announced a new acoustic ep entitled "Unplugged" and at the same time released the music videos for their new song "Crying Out Loud" and the acoustic version of their song "Criminal", followed by the next new song "10 Am" on July 22. The Ep, which came with four new songs and two acoustic re-imaginings of their songs "Criminal" and "Dead & Gone", was released on August 14, 2020.

Kings of the New Age (2021–2024)

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On August 25, 2021, the band released the single, "Just Sound", followed by "Outta My Head" on September 8 and a cover of Fall Out Boy's "Chicago is So Two Years Ago" on September 21. On February 23, 2022, following the release of their third single, "Everybody But You", the band announced that their new album, Kings of the New Age, would be released on May 13 via Pure Noise Records. On April 13, 2022, the band released the fourth single, "Eventually." Months later, they announced they would be going on a nationwide tour with Blackbear.[39]

In late 2022, the band embarked on a national headline tour featuring Hunny, Between You & Me, Young Culture, Games We Play, and Save Face. They would go on to support Boys Like Girls the following year.

Self-titled fifth studio album (2024-present)

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In March 2024, State Champs began posting photos and videos from ongoing studio sessions to social media. They also confirmed that a fifth studio album was in the works. It was released on November 8, 2024.[40]

Style and influences

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State Champs' style has been described as pop-punk.[3][41][42][43][44] Their influences include The Starting Line, All Time Low, Blink-182, Sum 41, Fall Out Boy, and Green Day.[citation needed]

Accolades

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Around the World and Back was ranked at number 4 in Alternative Press's "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.[45] Mackenzie Hall of Alternative Press wrote that the band brought "everything you love about old-school pop punk with new-school heart."[45] The album was included at number 8 on Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2015 list.[46] "If I'm Lucky" was nominated for Best Music Video and "Secrets" was nominated for Song Of The Year at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards.[47] State Champs won Best Breakthrough Band at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards. "Losing Myself" won the award for Best Music Video at the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards.

Band members

[edit]

Timeline

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[49] 		US Rock
[50] 		US Indie
[51] 		US Alt
[52] 		AUS
[53] 		UK
[54]
The Finer Things 132 43 24 — — —
Around the World and Back
  • Released: October 16, 2015
  • Label: Pure Noise
  • Format: CD, CS, DL, LP
 30 3 5 3 31 78
Living Proof
  • Released: June 15, 2018
  • Label: Pure Noise
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 28 4 2 3 62 54
Kings of the New Age
  • Released: May 13, 2022
  • Label: Pure Noise
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 — 45 33 — — —
State Champs
  • Released: November 8, 2024
  • Label: Pure Noise
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

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  • EP 2010 (self-released, 2010)
  • Apparently, I'm Nothing (self-released, 2011)
  • Overslept (Pure Noise, 2012)
  • The Acoustic Things (Pure Noise, 2014) US No. 112[56]
  • Unplugged (Pure Noise, 2020)

Compilation appearances

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Charts, Allmusic
  2. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (March 30, 2017). "State Champs announce 'Around The World And Back' deluxe edition with DVD and new songs". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Thomas, Fred. "State Champs | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Ep – 2010 – Ep by State Champs". iTunes. August 17, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  5. ^ Ilvonen, Keagan (January 18, 2011). "Featured Stream: State Champs". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  6. ^ Nassiff, Thomas (June 27, 2011). "State Champs Tour Dates". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  7. ^ Walker 2015, p. 45
  8. ^ Ilvonen, Keagan (April 19, 2012). "State Champs Sign To Pure Noise Records". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  9. ^ Yancey, Bryne (June 4, 2012). "State Champs (Pure Noise Records) recording with Jay Maas later this month". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  10. ^ Colwell, Matthew (July 12, 2012). "Stream new State Champs song, "Critical"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  11. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (May 24, 2012). "With the Punches, Forever Came Calling, State Champs Tour". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  12. ^ Wagner, Christian (May 11, 2012). "The PropertyOfZack Tour". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  13. ^ Colwell, Matthew (August 9, 2012). "Song Premiere: State Champs, "Remedy"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  14. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (July 5, 2012). "State Champs Detail New 7". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  15. ^ Ilvonen, Keagan (August 30, 2012). "Dates For Handguns Headlining Fall Tour". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  16. ^ Ilvonen, Keagan (September 24, 2012). "Citizen Fall Tour With State Champs and Candy Hearts". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  17. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (October 18, 2012). "Hit the Lights/A Loss For Words Tour Dates". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  18. ^ Whitt, Cassie (November 7, 2012). "Vanna announce Home For The Holidays tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  19. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 20, 2013). "Tours: Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! / Handguns / State Champs / City Lights". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  20. ^ Ilvonen, Keagan (January 25, 2013). "Handguns Announce The "Pardon My Angst" Tour". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  21. ^ State Champs finish recording full length, AbsolutePunk
  22. ^ Kraus, Brian (March 20, 2013). "State Champs added to New Found Glory 'Sticks And Stones' west coast dates with Cartel". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  23. ^ Kraus, Brian (March 20, 2013). "State Champs added to Cartel tour dates". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  24. ^ The Finer Things release announcement, AbsolutePunk
  25. ^ We Are The In Crowd Tour Dates, AbsolutePunk
  26. ^ State Champs UK tour with The Wonder Years, AbsolutePunk
  27. ^ Warped Tour 2014 Stage Guide Archived August 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, VansWarpedTour.com
  28. ^ 2014 Pure Noise Tour Announcement, PureNoise.net
  29. ^ State Champs 'The Acoustic Things' EP premiere, AltPress.com
  30. ^ "State Champs announce new album with "Secrets" single – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  31. ^ a b Ciccone, Rachael (March 9, 2016). "An Interview with State Champs: They've Got More Secrets Than You'll Ever Know". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  32. ^ Biddulph, Andy (October 5, 2015). "Neck Deep + State Champs Just Announced An Amazing Tour". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  33. ^ "#333 Neck Deep & State Champs". Alternative Press. February 16, 2016.
  34. ^ Emily. "A Day to Remember Announce U.S. Shows With Parkway Drive and State Champs". Kerrang.
  35. ^ "90 Days to Warped Feature Band: State Champs". vanswarpedtour.com.
  36. ^ Jen. "Sleeping with Sirens and State Champs to Play Acoustic Show". kerrang.com.
  37. ^ McDaid, Heather. "State Champs Give Reading Festival The Business". upsetmagazine.com.
  38. ^ "Introducing...'Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade'". rocksound.tv.
  39. ^ "blackbear announces 2022 Nothing Matters Tour with Waterparks, State…". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  40. ^ Carter, Emily (August 20, 2024). "State Champs announce fifth album, drop two new singles". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  41. ^ Gardner, Ryan. "State Champs – The Finer Things". Absolute Punk. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  42. ^ Kraus, Brian (October 4, 2013). "State Champs – The Finer Things". Altpress.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  43. ^ RENALDO69 (October 30, 2013). "State Champs – The Finer Things". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  44. ^ Ritchie, Andy (October 4, 2013). "State Champs – The Finer Things – Reviews". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  45. ^ a b Hall 2015, p. 96
  46. ^ Bird, ed. 2016, p. 28
  47. ^ Whitt, Cassie (March 18, 2016). "Here are the nominees for the 2016 AP Music Awards!". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
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  50. ^ "State Champs Chart History – Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  51. ^ "State Champs Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  52. ^ "State Champs Chart History – Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  53. ^ Peaks in Australia:
  54. ^ "State Champs". Official Charts Company.
  55. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015.
  56. ^ Awards, The Acoustic Things, Allmusic.com

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  • Walker, Jennyfer J. (October 17, 2015). McMahon, James (ed.). "Passport to Fame". Kerrang! (1590). ISSN 0262-6624.
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