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Don't miss CHIRP's live lit and music series The First Time: First Shift at Martyrs'!
Six stellar storytellers and one amazing band pair stories on a theme with song performances.
Get your tickets: firsttime.chirpradio.org
📅 Weds. 12/17 | Show @ 7:30PM
📍3855 N. Lincoln Ave
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2025. Our first list is from DJ Chris Siuty.

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December 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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.

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December 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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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!
December 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Chicago's own Case Oats brings their alt-country sound to Schubas on Saturday, 12/13! Oyeme starts the night off at 8pm.

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December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This Saturday, 12/13, Jay Som returns to Lincoln Hall! Fanclubwallet starts the show att 8pm.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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!

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December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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.

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December 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
UK indie band Sorry plays Lincoln Hall on Thursday, 12/11! The night gets started with Avice Caro at 8pm.

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December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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!
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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.
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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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!
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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!
December 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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]
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
On Wednesday, 12/3, UK rockers Band of Skulls take the stage at Lincoln Hall! Tom Hamilton Jr. starts the show at 8pm.

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November 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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!

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November 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Catch singer-songwriter S. Carey at Evanston SPACE on Tuesday, 12/2! This all-ages show gets started at 7:30pm.

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November 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
TOMORROW: it's CHIRP Night at @Whistlerchicago 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, starting at 8:00pm. buff.ly/lkPKN9J
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We’re excited to introduce Jess DeBakey to our line-up for the next First Time show! Jess is a Chicago-based podcaster, marketer, and comedian who brings sharp humor and candid perspective to all her stories—

Don’t miss out! Tickets at firsttime.chirpradio.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Both Sides Now, returns to Schubas Upstairs on 12/3! This month's menu comes from Ayumi Perez - "String You Along":

Angel Olsen - All Mirrors (2019)
Electric Light Orchestra - A New World Record (1976)
Andrew Bird - Inside Problems (2022)

The records start spinning at 7:30pm!
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM