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CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Jan 24 - Jan 30)
Special Announcements:
- Vote for CHIRP Radio in the Chicago Reader Best of 2021 (Best Overall Radio Station, Best Music Podcast, Best Blog, Best Radio DJ, Best Nonfication Writer, and Best Nonfiction Book by a Chicagoan)!
Upcoming Events:
- Friday Febuary 4: CHIRP Radio welcomes CHAI to Lincoln Hall
- Tuesday February 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes serpentwithfeet to Thalia Hall
On the Podcast:
- Mick R interviews Eris Drew
On the Blog:
- Bradley Morgan reviews David Bowie's posthumous album relase Toy
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 1/17/22:
Jordanna – The Full Story (Self-Released)
CHIRP Radio writesVote for CHIRP Radio for the Chicago Reader Best of 2021!
The Chicago Reader's annual survey of Chicago's art, music, food, and culture is now accepting votes for the best the city has to offer. CHIRP Radio is well-represented in several categories:
- Best Overall Radio Station: CHIRP Radio
- Best Music Podcast: CHIRP Radio Podcasts
- Best Blog: CHIRP Radio Blog
- Best Radio DJ: Austin Harvey Presents The Liquid Diet
- Best Radio DJ: Nicole Oppenheim: Ear Candy
- Best Nonfiction Writer: Bradley Morgan
- Best New Nonfiction Book By a Chicagoan: U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots In Mythic America by Bradley Morgan
Voting ends at noon on February 2nd. Go to chicagoreader.com/best to cast your vote!
CHIRP DJ writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Jan 17 - Jan 23)
Upcoming Events:
- January 19-23: The Tomorrrow Never Knows music festival happens at Metro, Sleeping Village, The Hideout, Lincoln Hall, Schubas and the Golden Dagger!
- Friday Febuary 4: CHIRP Radio welcomes CHAI to Lincoln Hall
On the Podcast:
- Mike Nikolich speaks with Kyle Paulin, Anthony Cook, Garrett Campbell, and Derek Dare of Chicago's St. Marlboro
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 1/10/22:
Man-eaters – Twelve More Observations on Healthy Living (Feel It)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Jan 10 - Jan 16)
Upcoming Events:
- January 19-23: The Tomorrrow Never Knows music festival kicks off at select venues in Chicago
- Friday Febuary 4: CHIRP Radio welcomes CHAI to Lincoln Hall
On the Podcast:
- Mick R. interviews RP Boo
On the Blog:
- CHIRP Radio's volunteers share their favorite albums of 2021!
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 1/3/22:
Jordanna – The Full Story (Self-Released)
Andy Weber writesCHIRP Radio Best of 2021: Andy Weber
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2021. Our next list is from DJ Andy Weber.
#1 Open the Gates by Irreversible Entanglements (International Anthem/Don Giovanni)
