Happy New Year! As we settle into 2026, take a look back at CHIRP Radio's top 10 albums of 2025. chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Last chance to score this limited edition 15th anniversary logo pint glass! Give by midnight tonight: chirpradio.org/donatenow Become a $10+ per month sustaining member or make a one-time $100 donation to grab one before they disappear! No matter how much you can give, we're grateful!

Before you ring in the new year, there's one more thing to do: Make your 2025 year-end gift to CHIRP! buff.ly/uEc3AHf Already got that covered? If your employer matches charitable giving, be sure to submit your match today to double the value of your donation. Thanks!

It's the last day to vote in the @ChicagoReader.com Best of Chicago poll! Vote for us for: *Best Overall Radio Station (City Life) *Best Podcast (City Life) *Best Music Podcast (Music and Nightlife) buff.ly/KEgFGYC Cast your ballot for CHIRP before midnight!! #BOC2025

CHIRP's vinyl listening bar, Both Sides Now, returns to @Schubas on Weds 1/7! This month's menu comes from CHIRP DJ Nik Hunder: Herbie Hancock – Flood (1975) Hannah Frances – Keeper of the Shepherd [Disc 2] (2024) @Ratboysband – The Window (2023) The night starts at 7:30pm!

Ring in the new year with a SOLD out local show! Sharp Pins takes the stage at Schubas on Sunday, 1/4 for their High Five series. Alga and Polaroptics start this 21+ show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/gsbMMDK3uDiv...

It's year-end giving time, and we hope we turned up on your gift list! When you donate $100+ or become a $10+ monthly sustainer, you'll get our limited edition 15th anniversary pint glass, only available through 12/31! Give today: buff.ly/rDTfHGO Happy Holidays!

Throughout December, we're sharing our volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our Top 10 Lists have been named in honor of late Blog Director & DJ Clarence Ewing, who pioneered + published this annual feature for nearly a decade. Our next list is from @gdwessel.bsky.social chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Tuesday is my last DJ shift for 2025 at @chirpradio.org. All month I've been playing my favorite indie releases of the year. What are yours? chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Remember to vote for us in the @ChicagoReader.com Best of Chicago poll! *Best Overall Radio Station *Best Podcast *Best Music Podcast buff.ly/KEgFGYC Voting ends on Wednesday, so don't delay - vote today! #BOC2025

Thanks so much to the Illinois Arts Council for funding us once again this year! We're grateful for your generous support. And also, a great big, happy 60th birthday! #IAC60 Thanks for everything you do to support the arts across Illinois. Here's to the next 60 years!🥂❤️

Today's a perfect day to stay inside and vote for us in the @Chicago_Reader Best of Chicago poll! *Best Overall Radio Station *Best Podcast *Best Music Podcast chicagoreader.com/best Voting ends on 12/31, so don't delay - vote today!

Throughout December, we're sharing our volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our Top 10 Lists have been named in honor of late Blog Director & DJ Clarence Ewing, who pioneered + published this annual feature for nearly a decade. Next up is from: @caboosezine.bsky.social chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our Top 10 Lists have been named in honor of late Blog Director and DJ Clarence Ewing, who pioneered and published this annual feature for nearly a decade. Our next list is from Barry Owen. chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Back with CHIRP Charts this week. Starting out our #Top10 most played albums: K-Lone , Rhaina Yasmin, The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, The Shifties, and True Blue! what new music are you listening to? Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our Top 10 Lists have been named in honor of late Blog Director and DJ Clarence Ewing, who published this annual feature for nearly a decade. Our next list is from Andy Friedman. chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

🎁 We know you might be busy today, decking halls, wrapping presents, hanging stockings with care… But before you head into the holidays, please check one more item off your Christmas list: Help us raise $12,000 by 12/31 – we’re just over halfway there! chirpradio.org/donatenow Thank you!❤️

Tune in today at 107.1FM or chirpradio.org for a special Christmas Eve treat! From 9am-noon, Richard Milne will join DJ Michael B to play some of his holiday faves. Deck those halls and trim those trees! We'll provide the soundtrack.🎄🎶 🎁

If you’ve never made a gift to CHIRP before, the end of the year is a great time to do it. When you donate *any* amount, you support the work that means so much to us: showcasing local artists, helping you discover new music, and hosting IRL community events. Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow❤️

Indie rock legends Old 97's reunite to close out the year at SPACE with 3 SOLD OUT shows 12/29-12/31 (yes, that's NYE) -- and we wanna get you there! Set times and more info at evanstonspace.com ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/y1qiUtud7n2n...

🎁 Cross one more item off your Christmas list -- make your year-end gift in support of independent, commercial-free radio! We're proud to be your live, local, listener-supported radio station. Your support means the world to us - you make our work possible! Give today: chirpradio.org/donatenow❤️

Tune in tomorrow for a special Christmas Eve treat! From 9am-noon, Richard Milne will join DJ Michael B to play some of his holiday faves. Deck those halls and trim those trees! We'll provide the soundtrack.🎄🎶 🎁 107.1FM or chirpradio.org worldwide!

CHIRP has never received federal funding but we’ve always been able to rely on your support – and frankly, we prefer it that way! We’re working to raise $12,000 by 12/31, and we're just about halfway there. Donate today to support independent radio: chirpradio.org/donatenow Thanks so much!

CHIRP is 100% independent and commercial free. We're a listener-supported radio station - that means you make everything we do possible! Make your tax-deductible year-end gift today: chirpradio.org/donatenow

It's year-end giving time, and we hope we turned up on your gift list! When you donate $100+ or become a $10+ monthly sustainer, you'll get our limited edition 15th anniversary pint glass, only available through 12/31! Give today: buff.ly/rDTfHGO Happy Holidays!

CHIRP is 100% independent and commercial free. We're a listener-supported radio station - that means you make everything we do possible! Make your tax-deductible year-end gift today: chirpradio.org/donatenow

Here's the CHIRP Charts. Starting out the #Top10 most played albums of the week with: TOBi & Real Bad Man, Hélène Barbier, hemlock, K-Lone , and Rochelle Jordan! what new music are you listening to? Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: buff.ly/fHZSRCf

Don't miss The First Time tonight at Martyrs'! The theme is "Shift." Hear 6 storytellers share their "First "Shift" stories, followed by a song they've chosen that relates to their tale, performed live by The First Time Three! martyrslive.com/wed-dec-17-d...

We're thrilled to have Dr. Faiz Jiwani as a storyteller at The First Time this wednesday, 12/17! Dr. Faiz Jiwani is a primary care doctor, medical educator, & spoken word poet who carries the spirit of patients’ stories into healthcare legislative advocacy. Details/Tickets: firsttime.chirpradio.org

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our first list is from DJ Chris Siuty. chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...

Guitar impresario Joel Paterson returns to Evanston SPACE with his annual holiday "Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar" show on Sunday, 12/21! This all-ages event starts at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/Ehj5uZyBqYpi...

Once again forgot to post last Thursday's set list from @chirpradio.org. Listen back at chirpradio.org/dj/9868. Back Thursday 8-10pm CST for my final Regular Show of 2025!

Chicago's own Case Oats brings their alt-country sound to Schubas on Saturday, 12/13! Oyeme starts the night off at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/DD2v698sWfjk...

This Saturday, 12/13, Jay Som returns to Lincoln Hall! Fanclubwallet starts the show att 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/DD2v698sWfjk...

Join us in welcoming @davidfaris.bsky.social as our next reader for The First Time: First Shift at Martyrs on Weds, 12/17. David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and the author of several books— Get your tickets today: firsttime.chirpradio.org

CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is excited to welcome Teethe to Schubas on Friday, 12/12! Villagerrr and Joyer start the show at 8pm. Say hi to us at the CHIRP table when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/oS4TK7fKXfQG...

On Friday, 12/12, Chicago's own Liam Kazar takes the stage at Lincoln Hall with V.V. Lightbody! The night gets started at 7:30pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/5GkAvBZUKkw3...

UK indie band Sorry plays Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 12/11! The night gets started with Avice Caro at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/5GkAvBZUKkw3...

It's year-end giving time, and we hope we turned up on your gift list! When you donate $100+ or become a $10+ monthly sustainer, you'll get our limited edition 15th anniversary pint glass, only available through 12/31! Give today: buff.ly/rDTfHGO Happy Holidays!

Our storytelling and live music series, The First Time, is right around the corner, and our next featured reader is Ariel Van Cleave - the Managing Director of Audio at Chicago Public Media and you can hear her story on 12/17 at Martyrs! Tickets at firsttime.chirpradio.org

Tired of digging out that old car, worrying about parking restrictions, or battling neighborhood dibs? Donate your vehicle to CHIRP – no shoveling – or lawn chairs – required! Call 1-844-48-CHIRP (844-482-4477) or visit buff.ly/jAMRPBl

If you like going to shows in Chicago, you’ve likely seen Hillary Stone. She is a staple in the Chicago music scene—playing in bands like Otter Petter, Shrimp Forks, and Rosemary's Baby Carrots. Don’t miss Hillary in our next rendition of the First Time coming to @MartyrsLive on Wednesday, 12/17!

New week, new CHIRP Charts. Starting out the #Top10 most played albums of the week with: Mavis Staples, Austra, @oneohtrix.bsky.social, FKA twigs, & @hihatchie.bsky.social! what new music are you listening to? Top 5 after the jump ⬇️ Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts

Ann Filmer will join us as a storyteller at our next First Time show at Martyrs on Wednesday, 12/17! Ann is a true renaissance woman; she’s a thespian, dancer, arts director, rock and roll musician, and of course—a storyteller. Tickets are available at firsttime.chirpradio.org.

Neglected this over the long weekend, but here's my Thanksgiving Night @chirpradio.org set, which you can hear back at chirpradio.org/dj/9868 . Back this Thursday 8-10pm CST as per usual!

Give the gift that keeps on spinning this #GivingTuesday and keep us on the airwaves all year long! chirpradio.org/donatenow We're proud to be your independent community radio station, volunteer-driven, listener-supported & never any commercials. YOU make all our work at CHIRP possible. Thanks!

It’s #GivingTuesday -- a day to give back to the non-profits in your life! Music brings us together. If we've made your days a little brighter in this weird year, show your love for the way radio can create community with a tax-deductible donation today: chirpradio.org/donatenow Thanks so much!

Give the gift of community radio this #GivingTuesday: donate to CHIRP in the name of a friend or family member! Donate: chirpradio.org/donatenow If you text or email our DJ on the air, you can get them a live shout-out, too! Give it a try: 1-877-DJ-SONGS or [email protected]

On Wednesday, 12/3, UK rockers Band of Skulls take the stage at Lincoln Hall! Tom Hamilton Jr. starts the show at 8pm. ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/NAiRGUh7zFBx...

CHIRP Radio 107.1FM is excited to welcome Omaha indie rockers Cursive to Evanston SPACE on Wednesday, 12/3! AJJ starts the show at 7:30pm. Say hi to us at the CHIRP table when you're there! ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/NAiRGUh7zFBx...