Music Philosophy
CHIRP Radio's Music Programming Philosophy
CHIRP Radio is committed to playing the best in new, independent and underrepresented music with the deep sense of history to back it all up. That means spotlighting new music you haven’t heard before without neglecting older music that you haven’t heard in far too long. It means going beyond the one or two standout singles, spanning the gaps between disparate scenes, genres and eras and giving listeners a radio experience they’re not going to find on any other station. We refuse to condescend to our audience or pretend to be hipper than thou, but we’re also not afraid to take our playlists where mainstream radio fears to tread. We’re inextricably bound to this city that we call home, to Chicago’s people and culture and most of all its incredible music, which we’re proud to support every single hour of our broadcast day. We want to be your friend with the most amazing record collection you’ve ever heard. But mostly, we just hope you like what we’re playing as much as we do.
On The Schedule
- On-Air Dr. Drase and Michael Flavor Instant Classics (Bio/Playlists)
- 6:00AM Jon Schech (Bio/Playlists)
- 9:00AM James Vest Crossover Potential (Bio/Playlists)
- 12:00PM Austin Harvey (Bio/Playlists)
- 3:00PM Mike Gibson (Bio/Playlists)
Win Swag
CHIRP makes your dreams come true! We’re running daily giveaways featuring free tickets to shows, CDs, shirts, and tons of other amazing swag. Take a look at what’s on deck right now. Check back often to find out when to tune in for your chance to win!
- Titus Andronicus, Best Coast, Free Energy, and Male Bonding! Oh, my! Don’t miss this killer lineup at the Metro on Saturday, September 18! CHIRP’s giving away tickets to this show on Wednesday and Thursday! Listen to win!
- Listen to Win! Tickets to CHIRPRadio.org welcomes Sam Amidon September 10th at the Old Town School of Folk Music! CHIRPRadio.org is pleased to welcome modern day folk singer Sam Amidon with very special guest and local fave Via Tania to the Old Town School of Folk Music on Friday September the 10th! To celebrate we’ll be giving away tickets to this great night of music. Be sure to listen for your chance to win!
- Listen to Win! Tickets to see LCD Soundsystem!!! CHIRPRadio.org will be giving away tickets to what will surely be one of the hottest shows of 2010. LCD Soundsystem, along with special guest Hot Chip, will be blowing the roof off of the Aragon Ballroom on October 25th, and we’ll be giving away tickets to this awesome show before they even go on sale to the public! Be sure to tune in this week for your chance to win!!!
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