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Albany-raised pop-punk band State Champs have released a new single, “Common Sense,” via Pure Noise Records. It’s a punchy, high-energy track that’s packed with the band’s signature catchy hooks and dynamic guitars, while showcasing a heavier side to their evolving sound.
The band shared their sentiments on the new track, saying, “Common Sense brings out a slightly darker and heavier side to us while keeping the Champ’s integrity strong. Lyrically, it’s about completely investing yourself in someone while also being naive to the fact that you never had anything in common to begin with.”
This is the first song the band has put out since their self-titled record came out in November 2024. The album marked a new chapter for the band, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their roots. It featured hit singles including “Light Blue,” “Too Late To Say,” and “Silver Cloud.” The album received praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, AltPress, Rock Sound and New Noise Magazine, admiring its blend of nostalgic Warped Tour-era energy and modern pop punk sounds. It cemented them as torchbearers on the scene and is one of the band’s most celebrated albums to date.
This September the band will be on tour with A Day to Remember and Yellowcard for select dates. Later this year they will be performing at several music festivals including Four Chord Music Festival on September 13, Vans Warped Tour Orlando on November 15 – 16, and Aftershock Festival on October 2. They will also be back on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in January 2026.
All upcoming tour dates can be found below. Tickets for all shows are available now at: https://statechamps.band/pages/tour.
Upcoming State Champs North America Tour Dates
September 5 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
September 7 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
September 10 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
September 11 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
September 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Four Chord Festival*
September 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
September 16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
September 17 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
September 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life*
September 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
September 21 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
September 23 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 24 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
September 26 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
September 27 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
October 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival*
November 15 – Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour*
November 16 – Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour*
January 2026 – Miami, FL – Emos Not Dead Cruise*
*Music Festival Date