E.N.D. Cruise, Emotional Growth On Self-Titled & Derek From Target: Interview with State Champs

Ahead of Messed!Up Sophi’e second interview with the band we’re getting our zen on as pop-punk titans State Champs kick off their EU/UK tour in support of their new massive Self-Titled record. 

From the Bahamas straight to the dead of winter, Evan and Derek talk about their Emo’s Not Dead Cruise highlights, tapping into a more vulnerable side as artists and what a State Champs fragrance would smell like! They also talk about their collaboration with German hardcore band Slope, a stellar performance by Ryan in the ‘Save Face Story’ music video and we reminisce about Derek from Target. Will he make a comeback some day? Time will tell…