State Champs release new single “Light Blue”
Photo: Manuel Barajas
After announcing their upcoming self-titled record (out 8th November 2024 via Pure Noise Records) and their headline UK and Europe tour next year, pop punk kings State Champs have now released a brand new single, “Light Blue.” The song is the third taste of the record and demonstrates why even after 15 years into their career, they are still at the top of the pile in the genre. Blissful guitars and powerful drums lay the foundation for vocalist Derek DiScanio to deliver an array of ear worm hooks on top of.
Speaking on the new single the band share: “Have you ever been transported back in time, for better or for worse, simply by the smell of something or someone? Inspired by Dan & Shay’s “Tequila,” we put our energetic spin on this concept with “Light Blue.” It’s a light-hearted track that reminiscences and rollercoasters between airy, bouncy guitars and pop arrangements to a full-blown fuzzed-out chorus that will have you banging your head in between memories you didn’t ask to be dug back up.”
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The band recently announced a 13-date tour across the EU and UK in Winter 2025. The shows will start in Germany and finish at London’s prestigious O2 Forum on 28th February.
State Champs with support from The Home Team and Broadside
Tue 11 Feb 2025 Die Kantin, Cologne,Germany
Wed 12 Feb 2025 Übel & Gefährlich Hamburg, Germany
Thu 13 Feb 2025 Hole 44, Berlin, Germany
Sat 15 Feb 2025 Dynamo, Eindhoven,Netherlands
Sun 16 Feb 2025 Zappa JC Antwerp, Belgium
Tue 18 Feb 2025 Engine Rooms, Southampton, United Kingdom
Wed 19 Feb 2025 O2 Academy, Bristol, United Kingdom
Fri 21 Feb 2025 Project House, Leeds, United Kingdom
Sat 22 Feb 2025 O2 Ritz Manchester, United Kingdom
Sun 23 Feb 2025 SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tue 25 Feb 2025 NX, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Wed 26 Feb 2025 O2 Institute, Birmingham United Kingdom
Fri 28 Feb 2025 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom