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🎫 Giveaway Galore!! 🎫
@gmantavern has a killer lineup for @tnkfest this year, celebrating local and national up-and-coming acts. We’ve got tickets to give away for some 🔥 shows 🙂
Fri 1/16 - Smushie
Sat 1/17 - Yada Yada
Fri 1/23 - Friend of a Friend
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@gmantavern has a killer lineup for @tnkfest this year, celebrating local and national up-and-coming acts. We’ve got tickets to give away for some 🔥 shows 🙂
Fri 1/16 - Smushie
Sat 1/17 - Yada Yada
Fri 1/23 - Friend of a Friend
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January 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
🎫 Giveaway Galore!! 🎫
@gmantavern has a killer lineup for @tnkfest this year, celebrating local and national up-and-coming acts. We’ve got tickets to give away for some 🔥 shows 🙂
Fri 1/16 - Smushie
Sat 1/17 - Yada Yada
Fri 1/23 - Friend of a Friend
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@gmantavern has a killer lineup for @tnkfest this year, celebrating local and national up-and-coming acts. We’ve got tickets to give away for some 🔥 shows 🙂
Fri 1/16 - Smushie
Sat 1/17 - Yada Yada
Fri 1/23 - Friend of a Friend
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This Valentine's Day, CHIRP is proud to support Two Piece Fest, an an all-day music festival with only duos performing.
On the bill, 22 musical pairs from across a wide range of genres including grindcore, hip-hop, indie, noise, rock, electronic & punk.
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On the bill, 22 musical pairs from across a wide range of genres including grindcore, hip-hop, indie, noise, rock, electronic & punk.
buff.ly/OpfTnzo
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This Valentine's Day, CHIRP is proud to support Two Piece Fest, an an all-day music festival with only duos performing.
On the bill, 22 musical pairs from across a wide range of genres including grindcore, hip-hop, indie, noise, rock, electronic & punk.
buff.ly/OpfTnzo
On the bill, 22 musical pairs from across a wide range of genres including grindcore, hip-hop, indie, noise, rock, electronic & punk.
buff.ly/OpfTnzo
G. Love & Special Sauce head to Evanston SPACE this Sunday, 1/11 - touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album "Lemonade"! MAKUA starts the show at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
January 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
G. Love & Special Sauce head to Evanston SPACE this Sunday, 1/11 - touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album "Lemonade"! MAKUA starts the show at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
TNK Fest is in full swing, with REZN headlining Schubas this Saturday, 1/10! Interlay and Stalled start the show at 8pm.
Enter to win tickets to this and more TNK Fest shows here: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
Enter to win tickets to this and more TNK Fest shows here: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
TNK Fest is in full swing, with REZN headlining Schubas this Saturday, 1/10! Interlay and Stalled start the show at 8pm.
Enter to win tickets to this and more TNK Fest shows here: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
Enter to win tickets to this and more TNK Fest shows here: forms.gle/iK9raruQtzTd...
✨TNK GIVEAWAY✨ Swamp Dogg is bringing some R&B and soul to the METRO stage this Friday 1/9 as part of this year’s Tomorrow Never Knows fest. If you wanna come boogie the night away, hit the link. We might have a pair of tickets to gift one lucky fan 😉
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January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
✨TNK GIVEAWAY✨ Swamp Dogg is bringing some R&B and soul to the METRO stage this Friday 1/9 as part of this year’s Tomorrow Never Knows fest. If you wanna come boogie the night away, hit the link. We might have a pair of tickets to gift one lucky fan 😉
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah heads to Evanston SPACE on Saturday, 1/10! This all-ages show gets started with Mia Borders at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/4jmaFwMtP9vS...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/4jmaFwMtP9vS...
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah heads to Evanston SPACE on Saturday, 1/10! This all-ages show gets started with Mia Borders at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/4jmaFwMtP9vS...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/4jmaFwMtP9vS...
This Friday 1/9 at the Ramova - catch Chicago's own Discus with Oyeme and Toadvine! The night gets started in the Loft at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/k4WAuyp3QLRm...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/k4WAuyp3QLRm...
January 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
This Friday 1/9 at the Ramova - catch Chicago's own Discus with Oyeme and Toadvine! The night gets started in the Loft at 8pm.
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/k4WAuyp3QLRm...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/k4WAuyp3QLRm...
Happy New Year! As we settle into 2026, take a look back at CHIRP Radio's top 10 albums of 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Happy New Year! As we settle into 2026, take a look back at CHIRP Radio's top 10 albums of 2025.
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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!
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!
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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!
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!
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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!
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!
December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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!
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)
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Cast your ballot for CHIRP before midnight!!
#BOC2025
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
December 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
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!
Herbie Hancock – Flood (1975)
Hannah Frances – Keeper of the Shepherd [Disc 2] (2024)
@Ratboysband – The Window (2023)
The night starts at 7:30pm!
December 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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!
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...
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS: forms.gle/gsbMMDK3uDiv...
December 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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...
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!
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!
December 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
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...
chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...
December 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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...
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
*Best Overall Radio Station
*Best Podcast
*Best Music Podcast
buff.ly/KEgFGYC
Voting ends on Wednesday, so don't delay - vote today!
#BOC2025
December 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
*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!🥂❤️
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!🥂❤️
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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!🥂❤️
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!
*Best Overall Radio Station
*Best Podcast
*Best Music Podcast
chicagoreader.com/best
Voting ends on 12/31, so don't delay - vote today!
December 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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!
*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...
chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...
December 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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...
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...
chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...
December 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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...
chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...
This week @wearedelasoul.com have our most played record, Cabin In The Sky! Rounding out the #Top5 are new releases from: Home Front, Melody's Echo Chamber, Sharp Pins, and @liamkazar.bsky.social!
Find our full charts: chirpradio.org/charts
Find our full charts: chirpradio.org/charts
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This week @wearedelasoul.com have our most played record, Cabin In The Sky! Rounding out the #Top5 are new releases from: Home Front, Melody's Echo Chamber, Sharp Pins, and @liamkazar.bsky.social!
Find our full charts: chirpradio.org/charts
Find our full charts: chirpradio.org/charts
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
what new music are you listening to?
Top 5 after the jump ⬇️
Full charts here: chirpradio.org/charts
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
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...
chirpradio.org/blog/chirp-r...
December 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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...
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!❤️
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!❤️
December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🎁 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!❤️
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.🎄🎶 🎁
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.🎄🎶 🎁
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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.🎄🎶 🎁
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.🎄🎶 🎁