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DJ M-Dash writesMadame Reaper: “Utopia” and the State of the World
by Andy Frye
You could describe Kira Leadholm, aka Madame Reaper, as part Alice Cooper, part Bette Midler, a smidge of Elvira, and a little Cher all wrapped in one.
When we spoke in December, the performer and songwriter warmed up a bit to the roster of legendary performers. “You know, I’ve never heard anyone link me to Alice Cooper,” she said, “but I’ll take it.”
Leadholm’s debut album titled Madame Reaper's Gentlemen's Club was released in mid-2023, with great standout songs like “Bang Bang,” “Oh Penny,” and “Moth into Flame,” a cover of a Metallica song. Since then, her work has garnered regular play on CHIRP Radio, plus a guest episode of CHIRP’s podcast. The Madame Reaper episode aired in Fall of 2023 and was re-aired as an encore appropriate for Halloween 2024.
The Chicago-based singer, who hails from the Twin Cities, is the lead attraction of the band Madame Reaper & the Gentleman’s Club, which is known for its colorful live performances.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Jan 13 - Jan 19)
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday Jan 14: CHIRP Radio co-presents The Fireside Series: J.Bambii at the Chicago Athletic Association
- Wednesday Jan 15: CHIRP Radio fundraiser at Lou Malnati's
- Saturday Jan 25: CHIRP Radio welcomes Elsa Y Elmar to Outset
- Sunday Jan 26: CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Problems and Speed Babies
- Friday Jan 31: CHIRP Radio welcomes Tim Heidecker with Neil Hamburger to Thalia Hall
- Wednesday Feb 5: CHIRP Radio presents Both Sides Now: Folk, Punk, & Grit at Schubas
- Thursday Feb 6: CHIRP Radio welcomes Jessica Lea Mayfield to Schubas
- Friday Feb 7: CHIRP Radio welcomes Trentemøller to Outset
- Tuesday Feb 11: CHIRP DJ Night at the Native feat. DJ Shannon Duffy
- Wednesday Feb 12: CHIRP Music Film Festival Presents Empire Records
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Jan 6 - Jan 12)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday Jan 8: CHIRP Radio presents Both Sides Now: Color Rush at Schubas
- Tuesday Jan 14: CHIRP Radio co-presents The Fireside Series: J.Bambii at the Chicago Athletic Association
- Wednesday Jan 15: CHIRP Radio fundraiser at Lou Malnati's
- Wednesday Feb 5: CHIRP Radio presents Both Sides Now: Folk, Punk, & Grit at Schubas
- Thursday Feb 6: CHIRP Radio welcomes Jessica Lea Mayfield to Schubas
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio’s Top Ten Albums of 2024
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There are mere hours left in the year, which means it’s time to unveil CHIRP Radio’s top ten albums of 2024! Often, the most cited albums on CHIRP’s final lists veer away from what’s considered the mainstream of music media. Once in a while, though, a record will create a solid consensus between the commercial and independent scenes. Such was the case in ‘24, as the sixth studio album from a UK electropop singer/songwriter grabbed the world by the [redacted] and didn’t let go, to the delight of listeners and critics up and down the dial. We hope the records presented here and throughout this series will inspire you to listen to some of the great music you might have heard of, and maybe explore some you haven’t. And now, 2025 is knocking on the door – the beat goes on. From all of us at CHIRP Radio, thanks for listening, and Happy New Year! Shawn Campbell writesCHIRP Radio’s Best of 2024: Shawn Campbell
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