Derek DiScanio Has Shared The Personal Story Behind State Champs’ ‘Elevated’
"I think that song made us a lot closer." - Derek DiScanio.
State Champs
One of the brightest, best young pop-punk bands in the game, Albany, New York’s State Champs burst onto the scene with their debut album ‘The Finer Things’ and haven’t looked back since.
A sunshine-filled follow-up followed in the form of ‘Around The World And Back’, as did tours with All Time Low and Sleeping With Sirens, stints on Vans Warped Tour, huge sets at Reading & Leeds Festival and a deluxe edition of ‘Around The World…’ featuring new songs and a tour DVD.
Oh, and State Champs - currently comprised of members singer Derek DiScanio, guitarists Tyler Szalkowski and Tony Diaz, bassist Ryan Scott Graham and drummer Evan Ambrosio - also contributed a cover of ‘The Sharpest Lives’ for the ‘Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade’ covers CD. Awesome.
GALLERY: 14 Photos Of State Champs Playing A New York City Rooftop
We really need to talk about how incredible the New York venue for Sad Summer Festival was.
State Champs Do An Interview One Word At A Time - Long Story Short
From how they would describe the band to their fave thing about going on tour.
State Champs’ Download Festival Set Proved They’ll Be Headlining Festivals One Day
If you caught State Champs on the second stage at Download Festival over the weekend, you'll know that it's innevitable that they'll be festival headliners in no time - Carla Mundy caught all the action from their set.
State Champs’ Derek & Tyler Talk ‘Living Proof’, Sad Summer Festival & New Music
Plus, did they pack their wellies for Download Festival?
State Champs’ Brand New Video For ‘Frozen’ Perfectly Captures Their Huge Live Performances
There's something pretty special about a live State Champs show.
State Champs Have Announced An Intimate UK Tour
And we do mean intimate.
State Champs Have Announced A Headline Tour Of Europe
It's about to be a big summer for the 'Champs.
Happy 250 Issues From Alex Gaskarth, As It Is, Frank Iero, iDKHOW & More
Mike Shinoda, Neck Deep, The Maine, Palaye Royale and many more...
Sad Summer Festival Announces The Maine, Mayday Parade, State Champs & More
The touring festival will hit the US this summer.
Check Out State Champs’ Brand New Video For ‘Criminal’
It's 'Criminal' how good this video is.
State Champs - Translate The Lyric
Derek and Tyler take on the ultimate lyric challenge.
Top Albums Of The Year: State Champs
Because in a year filled with great music, what have band members rated in 2018?
Who Is The Rock Sound ‘Title Fight’ Champion Of 2018?
Who came out on top in our ultimate song title challenge?
State Champs’ Tyler Szalkowski Offering Guitar Lessons To Fans
Want a music lesson from a pop punk hero? Of course you do...
How Many State Champs Songs Can Derek & Tyler Name In 1 Minute?
It's time for our latest game of 'Title Fight'.
State Champs Interview: Derek & Tyler Talk Neck Deep, Fall Out Boy & ‘The Finer Things’ Anniversary
Plus, how did they spend their final days on Warped Tour?
State Champs With Support From Seaway And Stand Atlantic: A Night Of Pop-Punk Perfection
All the action from on and off stage when State Champs headlined London's Roundhouse, with support from Seaway and Stand Atlantic.
Neck Deep Joined State Champs On Stage This Weekend For A Surprise Collab
Neck Champs? State Deep?