Rye Coalition Shellac Wingwalker Cover – 20 Year Hiatus
- Teh band has reunited to record covers of Shellac and Drive Like Jehu for a charity 7" vinyl single titled Paid in Full.
- The single features covers of Shellac's "Wingwalker" and Drive Like Jehu's "Bullet Train to Vegas." Tom Beaujour recorded the music with the band.
- All proceeds from paid in Full, which will be released July 18 via Ernest Jenning Record Co.,will go to Letters Charity.
rye Coalition returns from a 20-year hiatus, igniting excitement among music lovers with a new charity single. The band has recorded a powerful cover of Shellac‘s “Wingwalker,” alongside two other tracks, to honor the legacies of steve Albini and Rick Froberg. This marks Rye Coalition‘s first new music in two decades, a significant event for fans and the music community. The “Paid in Full” single-available on July 18th-will see all proceeds donated to Letters Charity,a cause founded by Albini and his wife. News Directory 3 reports on this reunion, this creative effort, and the band’s return to making music. What other surprises are brewing for Rye Coalition? Discover what’s next …
rye Coalition Reunites for Charity Single Honoring Albini, Froberg
Updated June 28, 2025
After two decades, Rye coalition is back with new music. Teh band has reunited to record covers of Shellac and Drive Like Jehu for a charity 7″ vinyl single titled Paid in Full. The single pays tribute to the late Steve Albini and Rick Froberg.
The single features covers of Shellac’s “Wingwalker” and Drive Like Jehu’s “Bullet Train to Vegas.” Tom Beaujour recorded the music with the band. The single is available for order on Bandcamp.
All proceeds from paid in Full, which will be released July 18 via Ernest Jenning Record Co.,will go to Letters Charity. Albini and his wife, Heather Whinna, founded the Chicago-based nonprofit to aid families living in poverty.According to a press release, each copy of the single features unique, handmade, stamped, numbered, painted letter pressed covers.