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About State Champs

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

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Neck Deep

Neck Deep

Between You & Me

Between You & Me

Real Friends

Real Friends

With Confidence

With Confidence

Bearings

Bearings

Grayscale

Grayscale

Knuckle Puck

Knuckle Puck

All Time Low

All Time Low

Seaway

Seaway

Broadside

Broadside

Music videos by State Champs

Music videos

State Champs — State Champs "Losing Myself"

State Champs "Losing Myself"

State Champs — Real World

Real World

Releases

Albums

Kings of the New Age

Kings of the New Age

13th May 2022

Living Proof

Living Proof

15th June 2018

Around the World and Back

Around the World and Back

16th October 2015

The Finer Things

The Finer Things

8th October 2013

State Champs

State Champs

EPs

Around The World and Back 10 - EP

Around The World and Back 10 - EP

22nd October 2025

Unplugged - EP

Unplugged - EP

14th August 2020

Overslept

Overslept

11th September 2012

Apparently, I'm Nothing

Apparently, I'm Nothing

27th April 2011

Ep - 2010

Ep - 2010

27th July 2010

Singles

(For The) Hell Of It

(For The) Hell Of It

5th November 2025

Around The World and Back 10

Around The World and Back 10

22nd October 2025

Common Sense

Common Sense

2nd September 2025

THE OUTSIDE (OUTSIDERS VERSION)

THE OUTSIDE (OUTSIDERS VERSION)

6th October 2023

Everybody But You (Lofi)

Everybody But You (Lofi)

23rd February 2023

Outta My Head (Acoustic)

Outta My Head (Acoustic)

10th November 2022

Ordinary Christmas

Ordinary Christmas

22nd December 2021

Secrets (Lofi)

Secrets (Lofi)

7th October 2021

Chicago is so Two Years Ago

Chicago is so Two Years Ago

21st September 2021

Elevated (Lofi)

Elevated (Lofi)

22nd June 2021

Unplugged

Unplugged

14th August 2020

Where I Belong (feat. We The Kings)

Where I Belong (feat. We The Kings)

11th October 2019

Real World

Real World

24th September 2019

Other

The Acoustic Things

The Acoustic Things

Upcoming Festival Appearances

Slam Dunk 2026 — Leeds

May 24

Slam Dunk 2026 — Hatfield

May 23

Tracks by State Champs

50+ tracks in our catalogue

(For The) Hell Of It(For The) Hell Of It - Single

(For The) Hell Of It

(For The) Hell Of It [feat. Saxl Rose]State Champs (Deluxe)

10 AmUnplugged - EP

A Thousand HeartsUnplugged

A Thousand Hearts (feat. Axl Rose)Unplugged - EP

(For The) Hell Of It(For The) Hell Of It - Single
3:00
(For The) Hell Of It
(For The) Hell Of It [feat. Saxl Rose]State Champs (Deluxe)
3:00
10 AmUnplugged - EP
3:34
A Thousand HeartsUnplugged
A Thousand Hearts (feat. Axl Rose)Unplugged - EP
4:52
Act Like ThatKings of the New Age
Act Like That (Acoustic)Outta My Head (Acoustic) - Single
3:05
Act Like That (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)Kings of the New Age
3:04
All or Nothing
3:39

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Lyrics

State Champs Lyrics

If I'm Lucky

If I'm Lucky

Lyrics

Secrets

Secrets

Lyrics

Elevated

Elevated

Lyrics

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Pure Noise Records — State Champs "Silver Cloud"

State Champs "Silver Cloud"

State Champs — State Champs "Act Like That" Ft. Mitchell Tenpenny

State Champs "Act Like That" Ft. Mitchell Tenpenny

State Champs — State Champs "Losing Myself"

State Champs "Losing Myself"

State Champs — State Champs "Around The World And Back" feat: Ansley Newman of Jule Vera

State Champs "Around The World And Back" feat: Ansley Newman of Jule Vera

State Champs — State Champs "Everybody But You" Ft. Ben Barlow

State Champs "Everybody But You" Ft. Ben Barlow

State Champs — State Champs "Just Sound"

State Champs "Just Sound"

4:52

Act Like ThatKings of the New Age

Act Like That (Acoustic)Outta My Head (Acoustic) - Single

Act Like That (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)Kings of the New Age

All or NothingAround the World and Back (Deluxe)

All or NothingAround the World and Back

All or NothingAround the World and Back

All You Are Is History

All You Are Is HistoryAround the World and Back

All You Are Is History

All You Are Is History

All You Are Is HistoryAround the World and Back (Deluxe)

All You Are Is HistoryAround the World and Back

All You Are Is History (Live)Around the World and Back (Deluxe)

Around the World and BackAround the World and Back

Around the World and BackAround the World and Back

Around the World and Back

Around the World and Back (feat. Jule Vera)Around the World and Back (Deluxe)

Around the World and Back (feat. Jule Vera)Around the World and Back

Back and ForthAround the World and Back

Back and ForthAround the World and Back (Deluxe)

Back and ForthAround the World and Back

Breaking GroundAround the World and Back

Breaking GroundAround the World and Back (Deluxe)

Breaking GroundAround the World and Back

Chicago Is So Two Years Ago

CluelessState Champs (Deluxe)

Common SenseCommon Sense - Single

Common SenseState Champs (Deluxe)

Common SenseCommon Sense - Single

CriminalLiving Proof

Criminal (Acoustic)Unplugged - EP

CriticalOverslept

CriticalThe Finer Things

Crying out LoudUnplugged - EP

Crystal BallLiving Proof

Cut Through the Static

Cut Through the StaticLiving Proof

Cut Through the Static

Dead & Gone (Acoustic)Unplugged - EP

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Around the World and Back

Lyrics

Dead and Gone

Dead and Gone

Lyrics

Losing Myself

Losing Myself

Lyrics

All You Are Is History

All You Are Is History

Lyrics

Slow Burn

Lyrics

Criminal

Criminal

Lyrics

Leave You in the Dark

Leave You in the Dark

Lyrics

Crystal Ball

Crystal Ball

Lyrics

Our Time to Go

Our Time to Go

Lyrics

Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations

Slam Dunk festival director steps back from role following allegations

Organisers describe situation as an ongoing legal matter amid social media posts

25 Apr 2026 • 9:04 pm

State Champs have released a new single, 'Common Sense'

State Champs have released a new single, 'Common Sense'

They’ll join major U.S. festivals before a January 2026 emo cruise.

3 Sept 2025 • 9:43 am

State Champs have confirmed a new headline tour for Europe and the UK

State Champs have confirmed a new headline tour for Europe and the UK

Tickets go on sale from Friday 20th September.

16 Sept 2024 • 2:28 pm

State Champs have announced their self-titled album with two new singles, 'Silver Cloud' and 'Too Late To Say'

State Champs have announced their self-titled album with two new singles, 'Silver Cloud' and 'Too Late To Say'

The album is set to reflect their evolution over nearly 15 years together.

20 Aug 2024 • 2:28 pm

State Champs have shared a new single and video, 'Eventually'

State Champs have shared a new single and video, 'Eventually'

It's a track from the band's upcoming album, 'Kings Of The New Age', out 13th May via Pure Noise Records.

14 Apr 2022 • 6:52 pm

State Champs have detailed their fourth album, 'Kings Of The New Age'

State Champs have detailed their fourth album, 'Kings Of The New Age'

Check out the video for new track 'Everybody But You', featuring a whole load of their mates.

23 Feb 2022 • 3:00 pm

Tours

State Champs tours & setlists

Every State Champs tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

Celebrating 10 Years of Around the World and Back
11 shows · 9 Jan – 6 Feb 2026

On the playlists

State Champs on 9 tastemaker playlists

Punk Goes Pop Greatest Hits

Punk Goes Pop Greatest Hits

rylandee · 116K fwrs

2 tracks

Pop Punk Throwback Bangers - 2000s Emo Punk Rock Hits

Pop Punk Throwback Bangers - 2000s Emo Punk Rock Hits

Ray Fontaine · 79K fwrs

1 track

Punk Rave | by STVW

Punk Rave | by STVW

STVW · 54K fwrs

2 tracks

Punk Goes Pop, Vol 1-10

Punk Goes Pop, Vol 1-10

Isansan · 29K fwrs

2 tracks

Rock Covers of Popular Songs

Rock Covers of Popular Songs

Tio Agustian · 18K fwrs

2 tracks

2010s Emo/PunkRock/PopPunk

2010s Emo/PunkRock/PopPunk

Tranttim · 15K fwrs

1 track

Blink-182, Sum 41 and more

Blink-182, Sum 41 and more

Robin · 15K fwrs

2 tracks

Pop Punk Rock Anthems

Pop Punk Rock Anthems

Dwayne Morris · 15K fwrs

8 tracks

Pop Punk 2026 🔥

Pop Punk 2026 🔥

AlexMacielMusic · 12K fwrs

1 track

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Tickets On Sale

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State Champs Tour Dates

MAY

23

Sat

Hatfield Park

Hertfordshire

MAY

24

Sun

Temple Newsam

Leeds