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Nicholas K Reetz writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2022: Nick R.
Throughout December, CHIRP Radio presents its volunteers’ top albums of 2022. Our first list for this year is from volunteer Nick R.
I tend to listen to music by doing deep dives into artists I'm interested in starting with their oldest work and moving forward in time from there. I also go to see these bands live whenever possible and listen to any related artists in the days leading up to the show.
Given both of these factors, my list focuses almost exclusively on great albums/EPs released by bands I've seen live this year. It is quite likely I've missed a lot of new albums that I would enjoy, but I'm OK with that.
Without further ado, here are the 2022 albums that I enjoyed most.
#1 See Through You by A Place to Bury Strangers (Dedstrange)
Pulsating noise rock that doesn't hold back on this new album from APTBS, which is the brainchild of the guy who runs Death by Audio. I loved this album so much I caught APTBS in both Milwaukee and Chicago. Highly recommend catching APTBS live!
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Nov 28 - Dec 4)
On the Podcast:
- Mick R. talks to Chaepter
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 11/21/22:
Ariel Zetina – Cyclorama (Local Action)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Nov 14 - Nov 21)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, November 16: First Time: First Family at Martyrs'
On the Podcast:
- First Time: First Family with Archy Jamjun
- Lee G interviews Iceage
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 11/14/22:
Dry Cleaning – Stumpwork (4AD)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Nov 7 - Nov 13)
Upcoming Events:
- Friday November 11: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Dream Synicate to Lincoln Hall
- Saturday November 12: CHIRP Radio partners with the Chicago Humanities Festival for Reza Aslan on an American Martyr in Persia
- Wednesday, November 16: First Time: First Family at Martyrs'
On the Podcast:
- First Time: First Family with Shannon Cason
- Mick R interviews Discussing the Sun
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 10/31/22:
The Soft Pink Truth – Is It Going To Get Any Deeper Than This? (Thrill Jockey)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Oct 31 - Nov 6)
Upcoming Events:
- Friday November 4: CHIRP Radio welcomes Madi Diaz to Sleeping Village
- Saturday November 5: CHIRP Radio partners with the Chicago Humanities Festival for Jerry Saltz: Art Is Life
- Friday November 11: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Dream Synicate to Lincoln Hall
- Saturday November 12: CHIRP Radio partners with the Chicago Humanities Festival for Reza Aslan on an American Martyr in Persia
- Wednesday, November 16: First Time: First Family at Martyrs'
On the Podcast:
- Mick R interviews Jordan Reyes
On the Blog:
- Kyle S has more dispatches from the 58th Chicago International Film Festival
- D-Rock relfects on her pandemic listening project
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 10/17/22:
The Soft Pink Truth – Is It Going To Get Any Deeper Than This? (Thrill Jockey)