Arizona The State

About

Arizona is an American band formed in 2015, known for their indie pop and alternative rock sound. The band consists of members Zachary Charles, Nathan Esquite, and David Labuguen, who began creating music together while attending Berklee College of Music and Emerson College in Boston. After college, they relocated to Los Angeles and then to New Jersey, where they solidified their lineup and began recording music. In 2016, Arizona signed with Atlantic Records and released several singles, including "I Was Wrong," "Oceans Away," and "Cross My Mind." Their debut studio album, "Gallery," was released on May 19, 2017, and peaked at No. 143 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band has performed at various music festivals, including South by Southwest, the Governors Ball Music Festival, Firefly Music Festival, and Lollapalooza. In 2019, they released their sophomore album, "Asylum," which peaked at No. 17 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album Chart. After a four-year hiatus, Arizona released their self-titled third album in May 2023 and toured with Quinn XCII. In June 2024, they toured with Yellowcard and Third Eye Blind on the Summer Gods 2024 Tour. On October 4, 2024, the band announced an indefinite hiatus following a farewell tour.