Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Chief State have built a reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting pop-punk exports. Blending emo-tinged grit with soaring melodies and pummeling rhythms, the band delivers heartfelt anthems rooted in unflinching honesty. With years of releases and relentless touring behind them, Chief State continue to evolve while staying true to the urgency that defines the genre.
Name:
Chief State (Fraser Simpson)
Genre:
Pop punk
Founded:
2017
# of Albums:
3 EPs, 2 LPs
Latest Album:
Keep Your Friends Closer (out April 17th, 2026)
Latest Single:
Keep Your Friends Closer (title track)
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Stiff little fingers
Favourite musician now:
The story so far
Guilty pleasure song:
someone you loved – Lewis Capaldi
Live show ritual:
Vocal warm-ups with a straw
Favourite local musician:
Poor Sport
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Both, but more recently, early bird
Road or studio?
Road
Any shows or albums coming up?
Our sophomore album out April 17th. Album release show May 9th.
Where can we follow you?
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music | Bandsintown
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Burgoo
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Main street, lots of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and record stores!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Coal Harbour Seaside Park. When I first moved to Vancouver, I didn’t yet have a work visa, and so I used to busk there; it was my only source of income for 2 months. It’s also where I proposed to my now wife, so that place means a lot!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Pearl, great facilities, amazing sound. S/o to the Fox, Cobalt, green auto too, also awesome venues!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Neptoon for me, cool little spot, and they’ve always supported us when we’ve had new vinyls/CDs.
