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.
The rules are simple - 30 questions, pick 7, answer them. Easy right? This week, it's the turn of State Champs lead singer Derek DiScanio. When did he last yell at someone? When was the last time he cried? And what's the worst piece of advice he has ever given?
Judging only from the first two singles, 'Living Proof' is already pop-punk perfection.
The most important State Champs quiz you may ever do.
New music! Acoustic records! Cats!
From today, this can be in your hands.
Ladies and gents, please welcome the lads in State Champs to the cover of Rock Sound!
It's been a big day for State Champs news. Here's everything you need to know.
The boys in State Champs are BACK.
Absolutely smashed it.
Another big week on Twitter Dot Com.
New year, same brilliance.
We asked a bunch of people what the nicest thing a band has done for them is, and their answers will warm your cold, black heart.
This prize is worth £340!
"I GOT YOUR PICTURE, I'M COMING WITH YOU"
Now, THAT'S how you do karaoke.
The Internet never fails.
Warped Tour is really going to be missed.
Don Broco, State Champs and Counterfeit at London Alexandra Palace got wild.