The Albany-raised pop punk band State Champs 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 below: “‘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 13th, Vans Warped Tour Orlando on November 15th – 16th, and Aftershock Festival on October 2nd. They will also be back on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in January 2026.
Upcoming North American dates:
September 5th – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
September 7th – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, Ontario
September 10th – Empower Federal Union Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
September 11th – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Camden, NJ
September 13th – Four Chord Festival – Pittsburgh, PA
September 14th – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA
September 16th – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
September 17h – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC
September 18th – Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY
September 19th – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
September 21st – Walmart AMP – Rogers, AR
September 23d – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX
September 24h – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX
September 26th – Lakewood Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA
September 27th – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
September 28th – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
October 2nd – Aftershock Festival – Sacramento, CA
November 15th – Vans Warped Tour – Orlando, FL
November 16th – Vans Warped Tour – Orlando, FL
January 2026 – Emos Not Dead Cruise – Miami, FL