State Champs have released a new single and music video, “(For The) Hell Of It,” a reimagined, stripped-down take on “Hell Of It” from their self-titled album ‘State Champs,’ out now via Pure Noise Records. The band describe the track as a chance to revisit a favorite from the record, sharing, “We bring you ‘(For the) Hell Of It.’ A reimagined, stripped-down version of one of our favorites from the self-titled album, which was very fun to revisit and experiment with in the studio.” The release highlights a softer, more reflective side of the song while keeping the emotional core intact.
The self-titled album marked a turning point for the Albany-raised band, showing clear growth while staying rooted in the pop-punk sound that defined their rise. Praised by outlets like Rolling Stone, AltPress, Rock Sound, and New Noise Magazine, the record blended Warped Tour-era nostalgia with a modern edge, helping cement State Champs as one of the scene’s leading voices. The release of “(For The) Hell Of It” arrives as the band balance intimate headlining shows with larger tours, following an arena run earlier this year alongside Yellowcard and A Day to Remember, and as they look ahead to celebrating the legacy of ‘Around The World And Back,’ one of the most influential pop-punk albums of the 2010s.