The Chugs sit down with Wes over an ice-cold round of Hamm’s for a late-night chat about their newest 6-pack, Hey Neighbor!, which was released via Wally Opus Records on May 24, 2024. Hear about the inspiration behind burning down the neighbor’s house, how this recording process differed from the making of the first 6-pack, and get a little glimpse into what’s brewing next for the three Hamm’s lovers from Southern Indiana. 

Stream Hey Neighbor! 

Pre-Order the 6-pack on vinyl on https://thechugsband.com/

Catch them this Sunday (July 9) at Arcademie in Evansville with comedian Chris Gethard. Only a few tickets left!  

Sam, Brian, and Scott of The Chugs call into UCLA Radio to talk about their newest release, "Minnesota," with DJ and Wally Opus West Coast Coordinator, Chloe Gonzales. 

The Chugs make music exclusively about Hamm's Beer. Preceding the band's second 6-pack Hey Neighbor! (out May 24), their newest release,"Minnesota," was released via Wally Opus Records on April 19, 2024. The song is a heart-pumping surf punk version of Phantom Planet's original, "California," and is accompanied by a shot-for-shot music video remake of the Phantom's original music video. 

Stream // download "Minnesota" - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thechugs/minnesota

Watch the "Minnesota" Music Video

Visit The Chugs website to hear their music, see their vids, and buy their sick merch. https://thechugsband.com/

Learn more about the perfectly imperfect label from Southern Indiana, Wally Opus Records, at wallyopus.com.

Release Companion is a production of the Nectar Podcast Network. Drink up!

Diving into Ghost Prom's newest release, “El Camino (From the Green Room)”, Cameron and Eden paint a picture of their songwriting process and tell how their partnership in life benefits their partnership in music. 

Ghost Prom is a husband and wife indie folk duo based in upstate New York. Their first full-length album Void Sweet Void was released on Wally Opus Records in November 2023 followed by their newest release, a live recording captured backstage before their second-consecutive sold-out show at Bluestocking Social in Evansville, Indiana on January 15, 2024. 

Stream // download “El Camino (From the Green Room)” - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ghostprom/el-camino-from-the-green-room

Visit Ghost Prom's website to hear their music, see their vids, and check out their merch. https://www.ghostprom.com/

Learn more about the perfectly imperfect label from Southern Indiana, Wally Opus Records, at wallyopus.com.

Release Companion is a production of the Nectar Podcast Network. Visit nectarpodcasts.com to see the rest of our great pods. Drink up!

At Wally Opus, we believe that by entering the depths of the ordinary, we can discover the extraordinary. Our mission is to bring to life the best version of the projects of the recording artists and music producers we represent. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the independent record label Wally Opus Records was started in a tiny West Virginia Street apartment by Wesley Luttrell in April of 2020 as a vehicle for producing, packaging, and releasing the music he was hearing around the Southern Indiana area. Today, the label consists of a small, spirited team of relentless, committed believers who build meaningful projects for artists from Indiana, Kentucky, New York, and Los Angeles. Learn more at wallyopus.com.

A new show hosted by Wally Opus founder, Wesley Luttrell, Release Companion provides the Curious with a deep dive into the inspiring stories, the artistry, and the craft behind the songwriting, music production, and project development of every Wally Opus artist and their releases.

Release Companion is a production of the Nectar Podcast Network. Check out our other great pods at nectarpodcasts.com - Drink up!

Theme song - "I'm So Tired" by Ghost Prom; Lyrics © Ian MacKaye - Music © Wally Opus Records ®