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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

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December 26, 2025 at 2:47 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.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:15 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
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 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.

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December 24, 2025 at 7:37 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!❤️
December 24, 2025 at 5:15 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.🎄🎶 🎁
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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❤️
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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

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December 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🎁 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❤️
December 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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!
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December 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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
December 21, 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!
December 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
December 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
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December 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
December 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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