Townie Records is proud to announce the July 13th release of Star, the debut album from Chicago trio, Hey Champ. Though they have recently gained notoriety as electro-pop producers, Hey Champ have consistently been recognized as one of Chicago’s premier rock bands. Since 2008 the band has toured nationally, opening for acts like Vampire Weekend, Lupe Fiasco, Justice, Jet, Kid Cudi, Sebastian Tellier, Raekwon, The Bloody Beetroots and Passion Pit. The diversity of these acts, and their fans, is a testament to the wide appeal of Hey Champ’s music. In 2009, the band played on main stages at major festivals including All Points West and Lollapalooza, where SPIN lauded them with praise, referring to them as both “Best Early Afternoon Dance Party” and “Best Discovery.”