Swiss singer-songwriter Vendredi Sur Mer takes the stage at Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 3/12! Fingy starts the show at 8pm. MORE INFO: lh-st.com/shows/03-12-... ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

NYC producer Mindchatter heads to Chicago's Ramova Theatre on Thursday, 3/12! The night gets started at 9:30pm. MORE INFO + MEET AND GREET: www.tixr.com/groups/ramov... ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Here's the playlist for my @chirpradio.org show this morning. Thanks to everyone who tuned in! I'm back on next Saturday, 9-Noon (CDT). habloennui.blogspot.com/2026/03/marc...

i’ll be telling my bicycle origin story at this @chirpradio.org event next week and i would love to see you there firsttime.chirpradio.org

Join us in welcoming Rudy Vecchia-Zeitz (they/he) as our next reader for the First Time: First Attempt at @MartyrsLive on Wednesday, March 11. Rudy is a trans-nonbinary activist dedicated to work in sexual violence response and prevention. Tickets are available at firsttime.chirpradio.org

We’re excited to have Jasmine Davila as a storyteller at our First Time show on 3/11 at Martyrs. Jasmine has performed in live lit shows of all kinds, including Write Club, Tuesday Funk, and the show she produces and hosts—MISS SPOKEN. Tickets at firsttime.chirpradio.org

Join us at @MartyrsLive for CHIRP's First Time show featuring poet Cean Gamalinda! Tickets are available at firsttime.chirpradio.org. Grab one before we sell out! You don’t want to miss this show. Thanks to the No Wristbands: We Drink for Free Collective for their generous support of the show.

Rev. Jason Lydon will join us as a storyteller at our next First Time show at @MartyrsLive on March 11th. Jason Lydon is a Chicago-based Bostonian with a passion for getting people free from cages of all kinds! Tickets are available at firsttime.chirpradio.org

San Francisco punks Spiritual Cramp take the stage at Lincoln Hall on Sunday, 3/8! This stacked bill kicks off at 7:30pm with GUV, Imploders, and Fuerza Bruta. MORE INFO: buff.ly/4M8MRI9 ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: buff.ly/NEw1zzm

This Saturday, the one and only Peaches returns to Chicago's Vic Theatre on her "No Lube So Rude" tour! Cortisa Star kicks the night off at 8pm. MORE INFO: www.axs.com/events/11716... WIN TICKETS: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We're thrilled to have Erin Watson as our next featured reader for The First Time: First Attempt on 3/11 at Martyrs'! A queer Southern person living in Chicago, Erin enjoys making zines, riding bikes, and co-hosting the Tuesday Funk series at Hopleaf. Tickets to the show: firsttime.chirpradio.org

Here are the Top 10 Albums/Artists we've played this week at CHIRP! Altin Gün Hazel City @lucid-express.bsky.social The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis @ratboysband.bsky.social Mariachi El Bronx GUV Sotomayor Annabelle Chairlegs @viennaviennamusic.bsky.social Full charts: chirpradio.org/charts

Join us in welcoming Noureen Hashim-Jiwani as our next reader at The First Time: First Attempt at @Martyrslive on 3/11! Noureen is a senior policy executive and public servant who believes government should empower communities rather than manage them. Tickets to the show: firsttime.chirpradio.org

CHIRP is proud to support the Ragbagalia Arts Festival! Ragbagalia is hosting a fundraiser on March 13th for the festival taking place in May 2026, w/ performances by Melter, Lemon Knife, + Please Return. 📅 Friday, Mar 13 | Doors 8PM/Show 8:30PM 📍5062 N Lincoln Ave www.ragbagalia.com/upcoming-eve...

Join us upstairs at Schubas this Wednesday, 3/4 for the next installment of Both Sides Now! Doors open at 7:30pm. This month, CHIRP DJ Alex Archibeque brings you "In My Element": Earth, Wind & Fire - Spirit (1976) Air - Moon Safari (1998) Beck - Sea Change (2002)

Last chance to fill out our audience survey! You'll help CHIRP & other independent media outlets across the city learn more about your expectations, preferences and opinions. Survey closes tonight, so don't wait: chirpradio.org/survey Thanks!

Last chance to fill out our audience survey! You'll help CHIRP & other independent media outlets across the city learn more about your expectations, preferences and opinions. Fill out the survey by Sunday night: chirpradio.org/survey Thanks!

Our live lit and storytelling show, The First Time is under 2-weeks away. Join us on Wednesday, 3/11 at Martyrs! This time around the theme is “first attempt.” Get tix: firsttime.chirpradio.org RSVP on Partiful: buff.ly/pi1zRX2 Thanks to our sponsor nowristbands.com. . #livelit #Chicago

Austin, TX-based Annabelle Chairlegs takes the top spot on this week's CHIRP Charts. Annabelle Chairlegs @ratboysband.bsky.social By Storm GUV Owelu Dreamhouse Wild Trout @jopassed.bsky.social Angel Du$t Groovy Magic Jane Remover Find our full charts at: chirpradio.org/charts #musicsky

Thursday's @chirpradio.org set list, which you can listen back at chirpradio.org/dj/9868. Next week, not only will I have my Regular Show on Thursday 8-10pm CST but I'm also filling in for DJ Jim Mulvaney on Saturday 4-6pm CST. Tune in!

This week in CHIRP podcasts, features contributor Bobby Evers speaks with Minneapolis-based singer, rapper, musician, and writer @dessadarling.bsky.social chirpradio.org/podcasts/des...

Join us for the next CHIRP "First Time" series at Martyrs on March 11th at 7:30pm! The theme is 'First Attempt' featuring 6 readers sharing true stories along with songs performed by our fab house band, The First Time Three! firsttime.chirpradio.org

Chicago's own Shemekia Copeland brings the blues to Evanston SPACE for a SOLD OUT show on Friday, 2/27, and CHIRP wants to get you there! This all-ages show gets started at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/DXwR7ymGZHxn... MORE INFO: www.ticketweb.com/event/sold-o...

Enjoy An Evening with Cat Power on Friday, 2/27 at the Riviera Theatre! This all-ages show starts at 7:30pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rcu8Si6omTkE... MORE INFO: www.axs.com/events/12062...

CHIRP Welcomes Brooklyn-based disco-funk trio Say She She at Thalia Hall this Thursday, 2/26! Grab your tickets today!

Londoners Franc Moody head to the Ramova Theatre on Wednesday, 2/25! This 18+ show gets started at 9:30pm with Blesstonio. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Rd6Q5WF4Kt17...

Chicago indie rockers Ratboys lead the CHIRP Charts this week! @ratboysband.bsky.social @mandyindiana.bsky.social By Storm Immaterialize Annabelle Chairlegs Kula Shaker Groovy Magic Puma Blue Beverly Glenn-Copeland YARD Find our full charts at: chirpradio.org/charts #musicsky

Tonight, relax, kick up your feet, and tune in to my Regular Show from 8-10pm CST on @chirpradio.org! Online and over the air!

Catch the soulful stylings of Samm Henshaw fresh off his new album "It Could Be Worse" on Tuesday, 2/24 at Lincoln Hall! Chicago's own Justice Hill starts the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Rd6Q5WF4Kt17...

On Tuesday, 2/24, Atlanta indie rockers Sword II take the stage at Schubas for a SOLD OUT show, and we wanna get you there! The night gets started at 8pm with Total Wife and Con. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Rd6Q5WF4Kt17...

A bit late with this but here's my sets from last Thursday AND last Saturday on @chirpradio.org. Links to listen back below. Back on-air Thursday 8-10pm CST! Thursday 2/12/2026 - chirpradio.org/dj/9868 Saturday 2/14/2026 - chirpradio.org/dj/250

This Sunday 2/22, CHIRP Night at @WhistlerChicago returns with Chicago's own Plum and Spread Joy! Enjoy classic cocktails and support independent radio to the tunes of CHIRP-curated local artists. This NO COVER 21+ show kicks off at 8pm! RSVP: buff.ly/Z7sKrUs

Catch The Milk Carton Kids at a SOLD OUT Evanston SPACE show on Monday, 2/16 - don't worry, we've got your tickets! Sierra Hull starts the show at 7:30pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/nu9qr6x9Vah1...

These are the Top 10 Artists we've played this week. 🐦️ 📻️ What new music are you listening to? . GUV Immaterialize Annabelle Chairlegs Hazel City Wild Trout Various Artists – Naive Melodies Sault DRAMA BassKase + SLOW @jopassed.bsky.social . Full charts at chirpradio.org/charts #musicsky

🌊 GIVEAWAY 🏄💦 Chicago is supposed to hit 50 degrees next week so why not celebrate with some surf pop??? Breezy indie band Summer Salt take the Metro stage this Thursday 2/12 and we’ve got a pair of tickets to giveaway. Enter now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

On Tues, 2/17, CHIRP is getting the band back together at Beermiscuous! Trivia about the drama behind the music, Breakup 2 Makeup will cover music's biggest feuds, bust-ups, reunions, cash-grabs, & collaborations! RSVP: partiful.com/e/9K81q7GAfM...

JUST ANNOUNCED - Robyn’s "The Sexistential" tour is hitting the United Center on 9/12/2026! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 13th at 10am local time. Bookmark this link for tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/event/040064... ... and enter to win the giveaway here: forms.gle/WvgPo8ZhpqgB...

We want to hear from you! We're working with other local independent media outlets to get a sense of what you look for in local media, including, but not limited to CHIRP. Take our short survey and help us better understand the people we serve at chirpradio.org/survey

In October 2022, a series of events were hosted throughout Nashville to honor the legacy of John Prine. On the CHIRP Blog, contributor Bradley Morgan takes a look at "You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine," a new film documenting the celebration chirpradio.org/blog/as-good...

New CHIRP Charts just dropped here are the Top 10 Albums we've played this week. 📈 What new music are you listening to? . DRAMA Sault BBEmusic Immaterialize Modern Shag Sassy 009 IDK Yin Yin Jane Remover Wild Trout . Full charts at chirpradio.org/charts #musicsky

The legendary Ghostface Killah performs at The Ramova this Saturday, 2/7! This 18+ show starts with Philmore Greene and Woes at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/G95ZqUEY6bn3...

This Friday 2/6, singer-songwriter Dean Johnson takes the stage at Schubas! Lily Seabird kicks things off at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/G95ZqUEY6bn3...

TOMORROW! CHIRP's vinyl listening bar returns to Schubas Upstairs! This month's menu is in collaboration with Record Breakers: Isaiah Collier & Michael Shekwoaga Ode - I AM BEYOND (2022) Om - Pilgrimage (2007) Corsano / Orcutt - Play at Duke (2023) RSVP: partiful.com/e/mmbsD8liBo...

Catch Runo Plum at Schubas on Wednesday, 2/4! Lutalo starts this 18+ show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/R5Du7DqXTRke...

CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is excited to welcome singer-songwriter Olivia Barton to Schubas on Monday, 2/2! The night gets started at 8pm with Bridey Costello. Stop by the CHIRP table and grab a freebie when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/R5Du7DqXTRke...

Last night's @chirpradio.org set list, which you can listen back at chirpradio.org/dj/9868. Back next week!

CHIRP is proud to support the Ragbagalia Arts Festival! Ragbagalia is hosting a fundraiser on 2/14 for the festival taking place in May 2026, w/ performances by Spider Baby, Charming Ritual, + Embina 📅 Sat, Feb 14 | Doors 8PM/Show 8:30PM 📍5062 N Lincoln Ave www.ragbagalia.com/events

I'm back on the ol' radidio tonight 8-10pm CST on @chirpradio.org! Tune in at the usual spots!

Catch Atmosphere and friends at @saltshedchicago.bsky.social this Saturday, 1/31! Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kool Keith, and Mr. Dibs will be in the house ENTER TO WIN TICKETS HERE: forms.gle/R8kah4XnYTVQ

The Top 10 Albums this week on CHIRP Radio. 📈 What new music are you listening to? . @greenlightsmusic.bsky.social Dendrons Medicine @algreenofficial.bsky.social Jill Blutt The Sha La Das Black Cat Heart Attack Sault Sassy 009 @danielknoxmusic.bsky.social . Full charts at chirpradio.org/charts