State Radio was founded by lead-singer/guitarist Chad Stokes (ex-Dispatch). In 2003 he teamed up with Chuck Fay (bass) and Mike Najarian (drums) and mixed his political and social conscious lyrics with an infectious blend of rock, punk and reggae.
The American based trio released their debut album 'Us Against The Crowns' in February of 2006. In the meanwhile State Radio had been touring heavily and played with various artists, such as Donavon Frankenreiter, Ozomatli and Xavier Rudd.