STATE CHAMPS // Announce Unplugged EP

Pop Punk fans rejoice! In celebration of a decade of music, State Champs have announced the release of an Unplugged six-track EP.

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Due out August 14th via Pure Noise Records/Sony Music Australia, it will feature stripped back versions of four brand new songs as well as re-works of Criminal and Dead & Gone, two favourites from their last LP, Living Proof. 

“The Unplugged EP is special for us for many reasons, one main reason being the writing process. We feel like we really went back to our roots, you know, just the band, in a room with an acoustic guitar, writing songs and having fun,” says frontman Derek DiScanio. “We tend to execute our best material in an environment that is stress free and organic. Our fans have been asking for new acoustic, stripped down material for quite some time, we’re happy to say it’s here.”

The band will also host a 10-Year Anniversary Variety Show online for fans on June 22. In classic ISO fashion it will feature performances from home, as well as the exclusive premiere of new music from the EP, special guests, a brand new webisode of Shot Boys, a live Q&A and more.

This will be the first taste of new music from State Champs since the release of 2018’s Living Proof, which secured the #9 Top Current Albums, #28 Top 200 and #3 Rock Billboard charting positions.

Tickets to the 10-Year show are available now, with the option to also pre-order the EP. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the band has also announced a limited edition t-shirt and the opportunity to win unique pieces of State Champs memorabilia through raffles. You can catch all details here.