Band On Tour In Europe This Month!
State Champs have released a brand new video today for 'Frozen', which captures their epic combination of high-voltage pop punk across their biggest headline shows to date in the US.
"We wanted to do a live video with our old pal Elliott for a couple reasons. One, we missed him. Two, because we believe our live set is an important element to our songs. They slap on record but really come to life live.” says guitarist Tyler.
The bands last UK show saw them headlining the legendary Roundhouse, London but they will be going back to their roots this weekend with a handful of special intimate gigs, including a not-so-small performance at Download Festival before going back to Europe for some headliner shows and festival Appearances.
“We wanted to go back to the type of shows we’ve always loved to play." says singer Derek. "Hot, sweaty, intimate, energetic small gigs where we can scream in each others faces. Come stage dive.”
- JUN 21 Garage Saarbrucken, Germany
- JUN 22 Plein Air Dessel, France
- JUN 24 Kulturzentrum Schlachthof Wiesbaden e.V. Wiesbaden, Germany
- JUN 25 Feierwerk / Hansa 39 Munchen, Germany
- JUN 26 Uebel & Gefährlich Hamburg, Germany
- JUN 28 Jera On Air, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
- JUN 29 Vainstream Rockfest Münster, Germany
- JUN 30 Download Madrid – Caja Magicà, Madrid
The band’s third studio album, "Living Proof", includes fan-favorite tracks like “Criminal”, “Dead and Gone” and “Our Time To Go”. Released last summer via Pure Noise Records, the 13-track collection is the most ambitious and cohesive work in the band’s catalog. While securing the #9 Top Current Albums, #28 Top 200 and #3 Rock Billboard charting positions, this album has seen impressive praise from fans and press alike.
While creating "Living Proof", State Champs went back to their roots, writing and recording in garages while also collaborating with Mike Green and Kyle Black as they did for "Around The World And Back". They didn’t shy away from new experiences either, working with legendary producer John Feldmann (Blink-182, Good Charlotte) for the first time while additional contributions came in the form of writing sessions with Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) and Mark Hoppus (Blink-182). On an album full of go-for-broke moments, State Champs pushed themselves to new heights without ever forgetting where they came from.
"Living Proof" is a record about coming out the other side those experiences, both triumphant and humbled. That growth is palpable, as State Champs made a record that’s like nothing they’ve done before, but is still an album that only they could ever make. Fans can stream and purchase "Living Proof" at http://www.statechampsny.com/.