Stay warm this fall by snuggling up to CHIRP! For a donation of $5/mo. you get the beanie. Give $20/month, we’ll send you this cozy collegiate crew-neck sweatshirt. Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow These limited edition gifts are only available through tomorrow at midnight!

Just over 24 hours to go in our fall fundraising drive! Support 100% independent, 100% commercial-free radio, and score cool thank-you gifts! $5/mo. Beanie $20/mo. Sweatshirt Help us get to $48K! Donate:: buff.ly/JfcMXP1 Thanks for making the past 15 years of listener-supported radio possible.

Wrapping up your day? Check one more item off your list: We're looking for 25 more $10 Day donors to get to 100! Join the $10 Day crowd and support independent community radio - give at chirpradio.org/donatenow Or text "CHIRP" to 21000 and the link will be there for you to give when you get home!

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You could spend $10 for one month of a streaming service you don't even watch – or you could cancel that subscription and give $10 to your fave volunteer-driven independent radio station! Join us for $10 day! Buck the multinationals - support locals! chirpradio.org/donatenow

This month's Both Sides Now comes from DJ Eddie Sayago: "¡Música en Español!"! Join us upstairs at Schubas on Weds 10/1 at 7:30pm to hear: Divino Niño - The Last Spa on Earth Buscabulla - Regresa Shakira - ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? Álex Anwandter - Dime Precioso

It's $10 Day in our fall fundraiser & you're invited! Think of how you spend $10... *One drink *A single movie ticket *A month of a streaming service you don't even watch? Do you have $10 for CHIRP? Join the $10 Day fun at chirpradio.org/donatenow! Want to do more? Become a $10/mo sustainer!

This Sunday, September 28th, CHIRP Night at the Whistler returns with sponj and Slow Riser! Every last Sunday of the month is CHIRP Night at the Whistler. As usual, there is no cover for this 21 and over event, and the night kicks off at 8:00 PM. See you there!

Singer-songwriter Max Clarke AKA Cut Worms takes the stage at Evanston SPACE on Friday, 9/26! This all-ages show starts at 8pm with Christian Wargo of Fleet Foxes. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Xvv9k1MDwHyW...

Catch indie pop duo Cafuné at Lincoln Hall on Friday, 9/26! Crushed starts this 18+ show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Xvv9k1MDwHyW...

On Wednesday, 9/24, Virginia folk trio Palmyra takes the stage at Evanston SPACE! Paul Kalil and Annie Kelchner start this all-ages show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/yLzxVmZeyXFS...

For our 15th anniversary we’re rebuilding our website & iOS and Android apps. It's your generous donations that make this possible. We can't wait for you to see them! Give today: buff.ly/JfcMXP1 Help us raise $48K by 9/25. Your donations support the website rebuild + regular expenses. Thank you!

It's our 15th anniversary year - and our fall fundraiser! We'd love to have you donate $15 today in honor of that milestone. Your gifts will help us raise $48K this week! Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow Thank you so much for your generosity. This station wouldn't exist without you.

New podcast: @caboosezine.bsky.social speaks with Mike Odd, manager of Drive Thru Metal group Mac Sabbath, based in LA but born from the bowels of Outer Space. They discuss the honor of playing the Weird Al stage at this year's @riotfest.bsky.social chirpradio.org/podcasts/mac...

Here's the playlist for my CHIRP Radio show this morning. Thanks to everyone who tuned in! I'm back on next week, 9-Noon (CDT). habloennui.blogspot.com/2025/09/sept...

Playlist from my latest @chirpradio.org set. The fall fundraiser is in full swing. Can donate at chirpradio.app.neoncrm.com/griffithfall...

Happy Riot Fest weekend! In the spirit of celebration, why not make a donation to the only radio station in town that plays pretty much every band on the bill? Give today: buff.ly/JfcMXP1 or text "CHIRP" to 21000! Y'all rock!

Stay warm this fall by snuggling up to CHIRP Radio! For a donation of $20 per month, we’ll send you this cozy collegiate crew-neck sweatshirt with a 15th anniversary design. We're working to sign up 40 new sustaining members this month. Will you be our newest? Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow

CHIRP doesn't receive direct federal funding, but that doesn’t mean we’re not affected when it gets cut. Please don’t assume that our independence leaves us untouchable. CHIRP exists because of your contributions & support, and we love you for it. Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow Thanks!

New Week, New CHIRP Charts! It's A Beautiful Place, the latest album by Brooklyn based duo Water From Your Eyes, is our top record! . Who’s YOUR favorite this week? Let’s hear it! . . . #radio #indieradio #independentradio #chicago #chicagomusic #localmusic #radiocharts #top50 #music #dj #musicsky

We're looking for 40 new sustaining members during our fall fundraising drive. Do you love CHIRP? Listen regularly? We'd love to have you as our newest $20/mo donor! Give today at buff.ly/YLbP8Tw & score this limited edition 15th anniversary sweatshirt only available through 9/25. Thanks!

Here at CHIRP, we're celebrating the station's 15th anniversary all year long! That’s 15 years of independent, commercial-free community radio and local events! Give $15 today (or become a $15 monthly sustainer) to help guarantee we’ll be around for 15 more! Donate: buff.ly/YLbP8Tw Thank you!

✨WIN TICKETS✨ CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is thrilled to welcome R&B artist Yaya Bey to Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 9/18 in support of her latest album, "Do It Afraid"! The night gets started at 8pm with Bathe and Gayun Cannon. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: buff.ly/SDbFggP

Hot Dam! @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social celebrates 30 years tonight at Color Club & we're happy to be part of the fun! Live music, button making, vendors + more! Proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Check out our interview w/ founder Christen Carter: buff.ly/thf8ZJA

We're excited to be part of the @busybeaverbuttonco.bsky.social 20th anniversary celebration tomorrow at Color Club! Live music from Chicago’s own Sharp Pins, Detroit garage legends The Hentchmen, a singalong w/ Amalea Tshilds, button making & more! Stop by the CHIRP table to grab station swag!

Today is the first "silent" day of our fall fundraising drive. You won't hear it on the air, but you can tell everyone! Your support is essential to our work. Without you, there would be no CHIRP Radio. Donate today: chirpradio.org/donatenow or text "CHIRP" to 21000 Thanks so much.

Playlist from my latest @chirpradio.org show. Thank you for tuning in and supporting CHIRP! #radio #dj #music #independentmusic

Back once again like the Renegade Master, D4 Damager with the Ill Behavior, tonight on @chirpradio.org 8-10pm CDT! Tune in at 107.1FM on Chicago's north/northwest sides, chirpradio.org, the CHIRP app or your smartspeaker!

CHIRP Charts just dropped. This week, Animal Hospital, the new LP from Chicago art punks @ganserband.bsky.social is our most played record! What new music are you listening to? . Find our full charts: at chirpradio.org/charts . #radio #indieradio #top10 #musicsky #chicago #chicagomusic #localmusic

TOMORROW! CHIRP's live lit and music series The First Time returns to Martyrs. This edition features five unique readers' "First Watch" stories and a song accompanying each one performed by The First Time Three. Get your tickets at firsttime.chirpradio.org

Last night's @chirpradio.org set list filling in for Craig Reptile. Listen back at chirpradio.org/dj/221 . Back with my Regular Show this Thursday 8-10pm CDT.

CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is excited to welcome singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt to Evanston SPACE on Thursday, 9/11! Jess Nolan starts the show at 8pm. Say hi to us at the CHIRP table when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/jHBkJTwfQPLK...

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio returns to Evanston SPACE on Wednesday, 9/10 for TWO sets - 7pm and 9:30pm! Both shows are all-ages. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/jHBkJTwfQPLK...

Experience CHIRP's live lit and music series The First Time returning to Martyrs' on 9/10. Meet our featured reader: Kat Sachs - the co-managing editor of Cine-File Chicago and a columnist on moviegoing for the Chicago Reader. Get your tickets at: firsttime.chirpradio.org

Experience CHIRP's live lit series The First Time at Martyrs' on 9/10. Meet our featured reader: Eunji Kim, a comedian, actor and writer. She was a Senior Writer for Cards Against Humanity and can be seen performing stand-up all over the country. Show tickets at: firsttime.chirpradio.org

Next Tuesday, 9/9, Chicago's own The Transference hits the stage at Schubas! The night gets started with DØUBLE IDENTITY at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/9gQtZs4Dfktw...

Bonnie "Prince" Billy returns to Evanston SPACE for two SOLD OUT shows on Monday 9/8 and Tuesday 9/9 -- but don't worry, we've got your tickets! Both shows are all-ages and start at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/9gQtZs4Dfktw...

We're excited to be a sponsor for this weekend's Edgewater Music Festival! It's three days of nonstop music in one of Chicago’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, starting tonight. Check out this lineup! Be sure to stop by the CHIRP booth and say hi over the weekend. buff.ly/47FpFhi

CHIRP's live lit series The First Time returns to Martyrs' on 9/10. Meet one of our featured readers: Amy Eaton, a writer, performer, director and arts educator. Her work has been published in The Coachella Review, Mulberry Literary and Hippocampus Magazine. tickets: firsttime.chirpradio.org

On Tues, 9/16, celebrate your knowledge of the MTV era & beyond. From the Soul Train to Tiktok, DJ moimoi will quiz you on all the iconic moments of music video history. 7pm at @beermiscuous.bsky.social! chirpradio.org/events/chirp...

Don't miss CHIRP's live lit and music series The First Time returning to Martyrs' on 9/10. Meet one of our featured readers: Stand up comedian Audrey Jonas who has been drawing audiences all over the Midwest since 2014. Get your tickets at firsttime.chirpradio.org

CHIRP is a proud media sponsor for @reelingfilmfest.bsky.social running September 19-28! Now in its 43rd year, the Reeling Film Festival is the 2nd-longest running LGBTQ+ film fest in the world, and includes a program featuring 38 feature films & 59 short films from 31 countries reelingfilmfest.org

CHIRP Charts are back! For the 2nd week in a row, Yurei from Chicago synth project ghost days is our most played album. . What new music are you listening to? Find our full charts: chirpradio.org/charts . . . #radio #indieradio #independentradio #chicago #chicagomusic #music #musicsky #newmusic

CHIRP's live lit and music series The First Time returns to Martyrs' on 9/10. Meet one of our featured readers: Boston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriter Gerald Dowd who has been described as “the hardest working drummer in Chicago.” Get your tickets: firsttime.chirpradio.org

This week, Features contributor Dillon Woodward speaks with Nickole Regala, Frankie Sripada, and Sophia Williams of Chicago-based psych rock band Daisychain. chirpradio.org/podcasts/dai...

The legendary Ani DiFranco heads to the Cahn Auditorium for a SOLD OUT show on Friday, 9/5, and we wanna get you there! Hurray for the Riff Raff start the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rdBvutbx3QJV...

Chicago's own McKinley Dixon takes the stage at Schubas on Thursday, 9/4! His latest album, "Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?" dropped in June. Rhea the Second starts the show at 8pm! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rdBvutbx3QJV...

Chicago's own McKinley Dixon takes the stage at Schubas on Thursday, 9/4! His latest album, "Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?" dropped in June. Rhea the Second starts the show at 8pm! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/rdBvutbx3QJV...

CHIRP is proud to support the Chicago Underground Film Festival! Now in its 32nd year as the longest-running underground film festival in the world, the festival returns with the latest films from the global underground cinema scene September 17th-21st. cuff32.eventive.org/welcome

Weds 9/3, 7:30PM @Schubas! The next Both Sides Now (CHIRP's vinyl listening bar) comes from DJ Tony Breed! Join us upstairs to hear: Yaz - Upstairs at Eric’s Rufus Wainwright - Want One Kelly Hogan - I Like to Keep Myself in Pain Sarah Vaughan and Her Trio - Swingin’ Easy