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SKaiser writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of October 21)
EVENTS
- Come out this Wednesday, October 23rd, at 8:30 PM for CHIRP Night at the Whistler (2421 N. Milwaukee) with Magic Ian and Sloshed | 21+
- Join CHIRP at the Chicago Humanities Festival this Saturday, October 26th, at 10:00 AM for the presentation of Patty Smmith: Year of the Monkey at the Symphony Center (220 S Michigan Ave) | All ages
NEW MEDIA
- First Time: First Fling with Ellen Mayer
- Assistant Director of Features Ari Mejia chats with all five members of Chicago band Blacker Face at the Chirp studio
TOP OF THE CHIRP CHARTS
1. Wilco – Ode to Joy (dBpm)
2. The Hecks – My Star (Trouble in Mind)
3. Sault – 7 (Forever Living Originals)
Bobby Evers writesSame Time, Next Year: My 12 Years of Going To Pitchfork (Part 3)
written by Bobby Evers
On the third day of Pitchfork, my true love gave to me: dancing with my friends, no brief evacuation and no warning of a heat advisory.
In the early afternoon of the Sunday of Pitchfork 2019, I got off the red line at Jackson to transfer to the pink line. At this particular CTA station, the escalator had stopped working and was blocked off, with a sign that said “We’re restoring your escalator!” Every time I see this, of course, I am reminded of the Mitch Hedberg "sorry for the convenience" joke. It was still raining when I got to the Ashland pink line stop, despite the fact that the forecast said only a 15% chance of rain. Surely this will add a fine muddy texture to everything.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of Sept. 16)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- We are now in the 2nd week of the CHIRP Radio 2019 Fall Fundraiser! Our goal is $25,000 by Friday evening. Support community radio by going to chirpradio.org/donatenow and making a contribution!
Top of the CHIRP Charts
1. Ezra Furman – Twelve Nudes (Bella Union)
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2. Sleater-Kinney – The Center Won't Hold (Mom+Pop)
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3. Sheer Mag – A Distant Call (Wilsuns)
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Click here to see the complete list of 50 albums that made this week’s charts as well as new music recently added to CHIRP’s library. |
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of Sept 3)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thursday, September 5: The autumn live music season kicks off with the next edition of CHIRP's Local Music Showcase with Lever, Drew Neely & The Heroes, and Pylons!
- Saturday, September 7: CHIRP Radio presents the Chicago Bike Revolution in Humbolt Park
NEW MEDIA
- Jessi D chats with Glitter Moneyyy
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of August 26)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Tuesday, August 27th: CHIRP Radio welcomes Alex Lahey to Lincoln Hall
- Wednesday, August 28th: It's CHIRP Night at The Whistler with No Bark No Bite and Jordan
NEW MEDIA
- Bobby Evers recounts his Twelve Years of Going to Pitchfork (Part 1 / Part 2)
- Miranda Phelps interviews Elia Einhorn of Fashion Brigade
- Andrew Meriwether chats with Dave Weld and Monica Meyers of Imperial Flames
- Mick Reed sits down with Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal (Part 1 / Part 2)
- Ari Mejia talks with local Chicago band Mermaid N.V.
Top of the CHIRP Charts
1. Lever – Douse (Midwest Action) |
2. Bryony Jarman-Pinto – Cage and Aviary (Tru Thoughts) |
3. Lunch Lady – Angel (Upset the Rhythm) |
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Click here to see the complete list of 50 albums that made this week’s charts as well as new music recently added to CHIRP’s library. |