Libby writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2021: Libby Wait

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2021. Our next list is from Assistant Music Director Libby Wait.

#1 On All Fours by Goat Girl (Rough Trade)

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Marites Velasquez writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2021: Marites Velasquez

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2021. Our next list is from Outreach Director Marites Velasquez.

Oh, 2021. We did our best. At least we got to enjoy new music along the way. Here are my favorites:

#1 Volcano Park by Meat Wave (self-released)

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Every new release from Meat Wave seems to top the one before, and this EP did not disappoint. I know it's good if it's been on repeat. Favorite track: "Yell At The Moon"

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Val Woj writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2021: Val Stokowski

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2021. Our next list is from DJ Val Stokowski.

With how much great music we’ve been gifted in 2021, I knew crafting this year’s best-of list would be an undertaking. I present to you the most excessive year-end list I’ve ever made: starting with overall top 10 albums, followed by 15 honorable mentions (in alphabetical order), favorite albums from Chicago-based artists, then top 10 EPs.

*Note: Arthhur’s Occult Fractures was in the top spot for my Chicago list, but anything less than #1 overall didn’t seem fair. It’s my favorite album of the year.

My 2021 resolution was to stay organized…2022 will be to simplify.

#1 Occult Fractures by Arthhur (self-released)

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Peter Zimmerman writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2021: Peter Zimmerman

Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2021. Our next list is from Saturday DJ, 2pm-4pm Peter Zimmerman.

It was another great year of music and here are my favorites:

#1 Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz (AGE 101)

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