State Champs, the Albany-born pop-punk powerhouse, is back with a bang, dropping a fresh new video for their track “Too Late To Say.” This isn’t just another polished, youthful anthem—this one digs deeper, exposing a more vulnerable side of the band that fans might not have seen coming. The track captures the fear and uncertainty of losing oneself, both sonically and lyrically. The visuals mirror this sentiment, with the band performing on the back of a speeding truck, a perfect metaphor for the all-too-familiar feeling of life moving too fast.
The release of “Too Late To Say” comes hot on the heels of the band’s announcement of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, a self-titled record set to drop on November 8 via Pure Noise Records. Alongside this, State Champs also unleashed another single, “Silver Cloud,” last week, which is already turning heads. In its accompanying video, frontman Derek DiScanio takes on the monotony of a mundane existence, joined by his bandmates as they break free from the cycle, showcasing their knack for pairing powerful visuals with equally potent tracks.
The self-titled album, State Champs, packs 12 tracks of raw, energetic pop-punk goodness, delivering with a tight precision that’s become their trademark. It’s big, bold, and unapologetically slick, yet there’s a rawness that feels like the band is right there in the room with you—or tearing up the stage. The album is a testament to how far State Champs has come, solidifying their place as pop-punk mainstays over the past decade.
After nearly 15 years of making music, DiScanio, bassist Ryan Scott Graham, guitarist Tyler Szalkowski, and drummer Evan Ambrosio have all grown—both as musicians and as people. Life changes like marriage, kids, and cross-country moves have added new layers to their dynamic, and it’s all reflected in this album. Produced by Anton DeLost (known for his work with Mayday Parade and Hawthorne Heights), State Champs is packed with the edgy, high-energy tracks that fans have come to love, making it the perfect time for a self-titled release.
As if the album drop wasn’t enough, State Champs is gearing up for a fall tour across North America, bringing their electrifying live show to fans from coast to coast. Kicking off in Austin, Texas, on November 8—the same day the album drops—the tour will see them hitting major cities like Phoenix, Anaheim, Salt Lake City, Denver, Cleveland, Nashville, Orlando, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, and more. They’ll wrap things up on December 7 in New York City, with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me at The Altar, and Daisy Grenade joining them on the road. Tickets are already up for grabs at their official site.
With their self-titled album on the horizon and a tour set to ignite stages across North America, State Champs are ready to prove that they’re still at the top of their game—and that the best is yet to come.
Upcoming State Champs North America Tour Dates
November 8 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
November 9 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
November 11 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
November 13 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
November 14 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
November 15 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
November 16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
November 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
November 19 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Call
November 22 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic
November 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
November 24 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
November 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
November 27 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts*
November 29 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Mainstage
November 30 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
December 1 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
December 3 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
December 4 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
December 6 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
December 7 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
*No Knuckle Puck
