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==History==
==History==
The band was formed in the spring of 2010 in [[Albany, New York]] by founding members lead guitarist Tyler Szalkowski and lead singer Derek Discanio. Shortly after forming, they released a five song demo EP. The band self-released their debut eight song 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> 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)]], [[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)]] in [[Fremont, CA]] in May 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3173701 State Champs finish recording full length], AbsolutePunk</ref>
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 released a five song demo EP. The band self-released their debut eight song 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> 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)]], [[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)]] in [[Fremont, CA]] in May 2013.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3173701 State Champs finish recording full length], AbsolutePunk</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>[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)]] 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)]], [[Set It Off (band)]] 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)]] 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>
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)]] 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)]], [[Set It Off (band)]] 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)]] 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>

Revision as of 17:17, 26 September 2014

State Champs
Background information
OriginAlbany, New York
GenresPop punk
Years active2010 (2010)-present
LabelsPure Noise Records
MembersDerek Discanio (vocals)
Tyler Szalkowski (guitar)
Tony Diaz (guitar)
Ryan Scott Graham (bass)
Evan Ambrosio (drums)
Past membersWilliam Goodermote (bass)
Dave Fogarty (guitar)
Matt Croteau (drums)

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 two EPs and one full length album. They are due to release an acoustic EP titled The Acoustic Things in October, 2014.

State Champs formed in 2010 and recorded their first demo in 2011; the group's label debut EP, Overslept, appeared in 2012.[1] Their 2013 full-length, The Finer Things,[2][3][4] debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[5]

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 released a five song demo EP. The band self-released their debut eight song EP, Apparently, I’m Nothing, on January 1, 2011.[6] On April 19, 2012, it was announced the band had signed to Pure Noise Records.[7] The band recorded their Pure Noise debut with producer Jay Maas (Defeater, Transit (band), Title Fight).[8] Overslept was released digitally and as a 7"" record on September 11, 2012.[9] 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) in Fremont, CA in May 2013.[10]

Their debut full-length album, The Finer Things, was released on October 8, 2013.[11] It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart,[12] 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) on a fall tour in North America.[13] 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), Set It Off (band) and Candy Hearts.[14] 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) and A Loss for Words. The tour will be routed throughout the UK and mainland Europe.[15]

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.[16]

Band Members

  • Derek Discanio - lead vocals
  • Tyler Szalkowski - guitars, backing vocals
  • Tony "Rival" Diaz - guitars
  • Ryan Scott Graham - bass guitar
  • Evan Ambrosio - drums

Discography

EPs
Studio albums

References

  1. ^ State Champs biography at Allmusic
  2. ^ Staff Review, Absolute Punk
  3. ^ Review, Alternative Press
  4. ^ Review of The Finer Things, Kerrang, October 12, 2013, p. 52.
  5. ^ Charts, Allmusic
  6. ^ Apparently I'm Nothing stream, PropertyOfZack
  7. ^ State Champs Sign To Pure Noise, AbsolutePunk
  8. ^ Recording With Jay Maas, AbsolutePunk
  9. ^ Overslept Stream, PropertyOfZack
  10. ^ State Champs finish recording full length, AbsolutePunk
  11. ^ The Finer Things release announcement, AbsolutePunk
  12. ^ Charts, Allmusic
  13. ^ Tour Dates Opening For Motion City Soundtrack, PropertyOfZack
  14. ^ We Are The In Crowd Tour Dates, AbsolutePunk
  15. ^ State Champs UK tour with The Wonder Years, AbsolutePunk
  16. ^ Warped Tour 2014 Stage Guide, VansWarpedTour.com
  17. ^ Pure Noise Records, San Francisco Weekly
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