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New Album and Tour
January 12th, 2025 by Amber Meyer
New York’s pop-punkers State Champs just launched their celebration of 10 years of “Around the World and Back” tour and they are bringing it to SoCal. In other words, mark your calendar for the LA show on February 6th at The Wiltern.
You could call State Champs a love letter to the bubblegum pop-punk of the 1990s. Citing influences like Canada’s Sum 41, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy, it’s easy to see why. State Champs’ songs are full of hyped-up pop guitar riffs, awesome drum parts, and sing-song vocals to match.
Formed in Albany in 2010, the band released their first album, “The Finer Things,” in 2013. It did incredibly well, landing them a spot on the 2013 Warped Tour – which made it a full circle moment when they were back on the bill for the 2025 dates.
The current lineup features founders Derek DiScanio (vocals) and Tyler Szalkowski (guitar), along with Ryan Scott Graham (bass), and Evan Ambrosio (drums).
In their 15 years together, State Champs have continued to release solid material, including their latest, 2024’s self-titled album.
While the tour does include “Around the World and Back” played in its entirety, hopefully they will slip us some extras like “Everybody but You,” “Outta My Head,” “Just Sound,” “Elevated,” “Stick Around,” and “Hot and Bothered.”
Don’t miss this 10-year celebration with State Champs! See you at the Wiltern!
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