Time again for CHIRP Charts: We start out the #top10 most-played albums of the week with releases from Niia, Cusp, @brittanybindrim.bsky.social, bar italia, and @theboojums.bsky.social! Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts: chirpradio.org/charts

CHIRP Night at the Whistler returns on Sunday 11/30 with KASIA and Jesse! Enjoy the music of CHIRP-curated local artists, classic cocktails, and supporting independent radio. There is no cover for this 21+ event, and the music starts around 8:00pm. See you there!

Chicago's own French Police rock the Ramova Theatre on Sunday, 11/16, and we wanna get you there! Social Order starts the show at 7:30pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/HY57KU8ECicq...

Tanukichan and Alison's Halo take over Lincoln Hall on Sunday, 11/16! The night starts at 8pm with Chicago's own Sunshy. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/HY57KU8ECicq...

On Sunday, 11/16, CHIRP Radio 107.1FM welcomes Melbourne, Australia's Folk Bitch Trio to Schubas for a SOLD OUT show -- but don't worry, we've got your tickets! Alex Amen starts the show at 8pm. Say hi to the CHIRP volunteers when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/HY57KU8ECicq...

Singer-songwriter Your Smith returns to Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 11/13, in support of her first release in 12 years, "The Rub"! Mal Not Bad kicks the night off at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rkRSpitb3sEe...

Austin rockers Die Spitz head to Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, 11/12 in support of their debut LP, "Something to Consume"! Babe Haven starts the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rkRSpitb3sEe...

TOMORROW is CHIRP Night at the Native! This month, CHIRP DJs Eco and Geoffrey spin their favorites at The Native on 11/11 from 9pm to close! There is no cover for this cash-only, dog friendly, 21+ event, and a portion of the bar proceeds helps support CHIRP Radio.

TOMORROW! Indie electronic outfit Kerala Dust heads to Lincoln Hall on Tuesday, 11/11! The night gets started with Chicago's own LYNYN at 9pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rkRSpitb3sEe...

Wanna go back to the days of 90s synth-punk??The Faint are bringing their new wave revival beats to METRO this Wednesday 11/12 and we’ve got a pair of tickets to GIVEAWAY! 🤩 Hercules & Love Affair open the show at 8pm so don’t miss this one. Enter now docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CHIRP is proud to support the Ragbagalia Arts Festival! Ragbagalia is hosting a fundraiser for the festival taking place in May 2026, w/ performances by Pudding, Laceles, + Boyslut. 📅 Friday, Nov 14 | Doors 8PM/Show 8:30PM 📍 The Atlantic Bar & Grill 5062 N Lincoln Ave www.ragbagalia.com/events

This Tuesday 11/11/2025 I'll be joining DJ Eco at @chirpradio.org DJ Night at The Native!, at, oddly enough, The Native, 2417 N. Milwaukee Ave. Eco 9-11pm, me 11pm-1:30am. Come through.

On Monday, 11/10, Matt Pond PA heads to Evanston SPACE, touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album "Several Arrows Later"! Anya Marina starts the show at 7:30pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/n8UzCKpfAyPp...

This November, CHIRP DJs Eco and Geoffrey spin their favorites at The Native on 11/11 from 9pm to close! There is no cover for this cash-only, dog friendly, 21+ event, and a portion of the bar proceeds helps support CHIRP Radio. Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/events/12732...

This Sunday 11/9, CHIRP Radio 107.1FM welcomes Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman to Lincoln Hall! Touring in support of his latest album, "Songs for Other People's Weddings", this 18+ show gets started at 8pm with Yeemz. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/8CReMXy1gX5n...

📊 The latest CHIRP Charts are here: We start out the #top10 most-played albums of the week with releases from Sloan, Soulwax, Die Spitz, Cusp, and Coach Party! Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts

This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with Thymme Jones and Jeff Libersher of Chicago-based progressive rock ensemble Cheer-Accident. They discuss the recent release of their 26th album, Admission, the band's history stretching back to 1981, and more! chirpradio.org/podcasts/che...

CHIRP Radio is excited to welcome TEED (fka Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaur) for a DJ set at @smartbarchicago on Sat 12/20. The UK-born, now US based producer is releasing his third studio album “Always with Me” on 12/5 so check it out and join us in December 🪩🎉

Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman takes the stage at Lincoln Hall on Friday, 11/7! The night gets started at 8pm with Fust. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/9HEf6kyYGZ8N...

The deadline to apply for the CHIRP Associate Board is almost here! Learn more and apply at chirpradio.org/ab

The Eyrie Festival is two days of groundbreaking performances by 40+ visionary artists Nov. 7 & 8 at the Athenaeum! 🌟🌟 Email [email protected] with your first and last name and email (subject line Eyrie) to be entered to win!🌟🌟 Tickets and festival passes are on sale now at athenaeumcenter.org

Time for the last CHIRP Charts of October! Starting the #top10 most-played albums this week are latest releases from Yasmine Hamdan, Elena Vazquez, Purity Ring, Christian Science Reading Room, and CARRTOONS! Top 5 up next ⤵️ Full charts at chirpradio.org/charts

The CHIRP Associate Board is looking for music-loving young professionals (21-35) to join the 2026 cohort! Help bring community radio to new audiences & connect Chicago’s arts community through independent radio. Apply by Nov 7, 2025: chirpradio.org/ab

Looking for a Halloween treat? No tricks here! Chicago's own Yada Yada celebrates their new release, "All of These Evils", at Lincoln Hall on Friday, 10/31! Fellow locals OK Cool and No Men join MSP's Bugsy to start the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/woN97RyBdQzt...

CHIRP's vinyl listening bar, Both Sides Now, returns to @Schubas Upstairs on Weds 11/5! This month's menu includes: Erykah Badu (@fatbellybella) - Mama's Gun (2000) @SabaPIVOT - CARE FOR ME (2018) @Galimatias - Renaissance Boy (2020) We start at 7:30pm! buff.ly/OFlg8wS

This week, DJ Ninja speaks with @okcoolband.bsky.social, a Chicago-based indie rock duo comprised of Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller. They discuss the creation process and communication themes behind their new LP, Chit Chat, and more! chirpradio.org/podcasts/ok-...

Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards heads to Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, 10/29! This 18+ show starts at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/3guziwhUry1G...

Coming this Tuesday! The legends Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones team up to take the stage at Northwestern's Cahn Auditorium. This all-ages show starts at 8pm! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/3guziwhUry1G...

Celebrate spooky season with an all-ages show on Thursday, 10/30 in Ramova's Loft space -- costumes encouraged! Chicago's own Sunday Cruise, Truth Or Consequences New Mexico, and Bussy Kween Power Trip take the stage starting at 7pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/8Mv1uqzC13xX...

Catch singer-songwriter Juan Wauters at Schubas on Sunday, 10/26! The show gets started with NIIKA at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/L97QQZGAy1yF...

On Saturday, 10/25, Chicago's own Cusp celebrates the release of their new album, "What I Want Doesn’t Want Me Back" with a show at Lincoln Hall! Fellow locals Tenci and Pictoria Vark start the night off at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/L97QQZGAy1yF...

New Week, New CHIRP Charts! We start out the #top10 most-played albums of the week with: The Hidden Cameras, Wednesday, Junegrass, Sadie and the stark, and The Besnard Lakes Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts

The CHIRP Music Film Fest is proud to collaborate with @gmantavern.com for a special screening of Jim Sharman's "Shock Treatment!" Arrive early and get in the spirit with a costume party + trivia! 📅 Weds, Oct 29 | Doors 6:30PM/Screening 7:00 PM 📍 3740 N Clark chirpradio.org/events/the-c...

We explore songs about mental health and mental health professions. Check out the recording at dysfunctionaljukebox.com - Enjoy, or I will fight you. Catch the Dysfunctional Jukebox live on @chirpradio.org every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. Central Time during the Ninja Brunch, 9a-noon.

On Saturday, 10/25, Madi Diaz heads to Evanston SPACE for an all-ages show! The night gets started with Clover County at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/e3G2TiMe697g...

Singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin takes the stage at Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 10/23! The night gets started at 8pm with Chicago's own m.e.h. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/e3G2TiMe697g...

None More Black: Dark Sounds for Dark Times! CHIRP music trivia returns to @beermiscuous.bsky.social for 5 accursed rounds covering all things goth & dark wave 📅 Tues, Oct 21 | 7:00 PM 📍 Beermiscuous Hosted by DJ moimoi, the sinister fun starts at 7pm! chirpradio.org/events/chirp...

EVENTS THIS WEEK! DOUBLE TRIVIA. Tuesday! It's @chirpradio.org Music Trivia with the theme "None More Black". Starts at 7p! Wednesday! General Trivia has Dan and Patrick guest hosting! 7p start! Stump the bar! Tasting Tuesday is @maplewoodbrew.bsky.social, 5:30-8p. We can't wait!

We're proud to support Rooted in Song TONIGHT at 7PM at Bramble Arts Loft. It's a family-friendly cabaret benefit for Aville Grows -- a new urban garden in Andersonville! Just a few tickets left: www.eventbrite.com/e/aville-gro...

French artist Oklou heads to Metro for a SOLD OUT show on Monday, 10/20 -- and we wanna get you there! The night gets started with an Umru DJ set at 8pm. We've got a ~single ticket~ with your name on it when you enter to win using our contest form: forms.gle/r4AKxacaBpx1...

On Saturday, 10/18, CHIRP Radio 107.1FM welcomes Welsh indie rockers The Tubs to Schubas! Foyer Red starts the show at 8pm. Stop by the CHIRP table when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/E2XPMUzxAQdd...

Check out the latest CHIRP Charts. We start out the #top10 most-played albums of the week with: Sprints, Wednesday, Yasmine Hamdan, Die Spitz, and Chicago's own Mykele Deville! Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts

Last Thursday's @chirpradio.org set list, which you can play back at chirpradio.org/dj/9868. Back for a FOUR hour stint this Thursday, 6-10pm CDT!

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/2025/10/octo...

CHIRP is excited to be a part of Windy Pop Weekender, a Chicago indie/twee popfest taking place 10/18-19 at @ColesChicago! Featuring bands like Julia Steiner and Idle Ray, this fest also includes a craft market and closing party with CHIRP DJs. More info: buff.ly/zv17Tnd

TOMORROW! The legendary Reverend Horton Heat takes the stage at Evanston SPACE on Thursday, 10/16! This all-ages show gets started at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/2QF39mrLHyVC...

Singer-songwriter Lady Wray heads to Lincoln Hall on Tuesday, 10/14! Chicago's own Hollyy starts the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/bcZufeRJ6c5y...

None More Black: Dark Sounds for Dark Times! CHIRP music trivia returns to @beermiscuous.bsky.social for 5 accursed rounds covering all things goth & dark wave 📅 Tues, Oct 21 | 7:00 PM 📍 Beermiscuous Hosted by DJ moimoi, the sinister fun starts at 7pm! chirpradio.org/events/chirp...

Experimental rockers @ModelActriz play a SOLD OUT show at @LincolnHall on Saturday, 10/11, and we wanna get you there! @KassieKrut starts the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/EMPy6ck2bZZS...

JUST ANNOUNCED! CHIRP Radio 107.1FM joins Deep Cut and Collectiv in welcoming Cut Copy to the Ramova Theatre on Sunday, 11/23! This 18+ show gets started with Ora the Molecule and Dark Wave Disco DJs at 7pm. Hope to see you there -- stay tuned for giveaways! MORE INFO: www.tixr.com/groups/ramov...