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Matt Garman writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2012 (Matt Garman)
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its members’ top albums of 2012. Our next list is from DJ Matt Garman.
Nicole Oppenheim: Ear Candy writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2012 (Nicole Oppenheim)
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its members’ top albums of 2012. Our next list is from DJ and Volunteer Coordinator Nicole Oppenheim.
Maddie Hannes writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2012 (Maddie Hannes)
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its members’ top albums of 2012. Our next list is from CHIRP's Art Director Maddie Hannes.
Jeremy Peruski writesMusic in Pictures: CHIRP Radio Web Site Launch Party (11/29/12)
CHIRP's launch party for our new Web site at Lincoln Hall was a smashing success, with four bands providing an evening of great music for the crowd. Jason Crock (words) and Jeremy Peruski (Pictures) were on-hand to document the proceedings…
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Tom Waits Edition
In the '70s, Tom Waits was a troubadour whose gruff voice served songs that were steeped in traditional American music and often focused on the seedy side of life. Waits reinvented himself in the '80s, expanding his musical horizons by incorporating influences from Kurt Weill to Captain Beefheart. He may have alienated some fans, but he gained even more, pursuing an idiosyncratic path that still wasn't wholly removed from his core sensibility.
The result is a slew of memorable albums, mixed in with some pretty decent acting turns. Waits is underrated as a singer, as his limited voice is extremely expressive, and no matter how often he runs his songs through funhouse mirrors, he is a masterful songwriter who can spin the prettiest of melodies. Let's pay tribute to this American original by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle, and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.