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The CHIRP Blog
SKaiser writes@CHIRPRADIO (Week of January 23)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wednesday, January 25: CHIRP Night at the Whistler (2421 N. Milwaukee) with Jacob Horn Trio and Wyys | No Cover | 21+| 8:30 PM
- Saturday, January 28: CHIRP at Lincoln Square Winter Brew (DANK Haus - 4740 N Western Avenue) | 21+ | 2:00 PM
- Sunday, January 29: Join CHIRP at Classic Album Sundays for an immense album listening experience of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks | Saturday Audio Exchange (1021 W. Belmont Avenue) | 6:00 PM
- Sunday, January 29: CHIRP Radio at the 3rd Annual Mitten Cocktail Competition | Chicago Athletic Association (12 S Michigan Ave) | 21+ | $10 donation
NEW MEDIA
- CHIRP Factory Session with Helen Money
- Ten Songs to Get You Through the Next Four Years by Kyle Sanders
- Josh Friedberg reviews MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson by Steve Knoppler
- Amelia Hruby has the scoop on Whitney Johnson's solo project, Matchess
- King Khan & BBQ talk about growing up but not growing up with Dylan Peterson and Amanda Dabandons at the Empty Bottle
Kyle writesTen Songs to Help You Get Through the Next Four Years
by Kyle Sanders
And so it begins. Inauguration Day, an eagerly anticipated day filled with hope and promise, has been reduced to apocalyptic despair thanks to a turbulent election year that left many Americans feeling polarized and defeated. Today, Donald Trump will become the forty-fifth president of the United States, and there's nothing we can do about it.
Or is there?
Barely stepping foot in the Oval Office, Trump's choices for his administration have already baffled citizens and politicians alike, such as the recent confirmation hearing of Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos. It doesn't look too promising elsewhere, but with a little luck and a whole lot of lip biting and finger crossing, our country will remain intact through November 2020, just enough time to change things around (unless of course we are treated to a triumphant impeachment trial in the oh-so-near future!). In the meantime, here's a top ten list of songs to help us get through the next four years:
10. "Shake It Out" by Florence + the Machine
Front woman Florence Welch describes this track as a "hangover cure," which makes it a perfect song to relieve the hangover of last year. Welch's vocals over a swelling, gothic organ and pounding drums certainly inspire one to shake the devil off their back, so let us all bury "that horse" (aka 2016) in the ground. As the song goes, "it's always darkest before the dawn..."
Josh Friedberg: Music Historian's Corner writesBook Reivew: “MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson” by Steve Knoppler
by Josh Friedberg
For such an icon, Michael Jackson can be a polarizing figure for biographers—and for pop culture fans in general. Some works focus on his musical accomplishments, while others focus on his tabloid-worthy plastic surgeries and alleged pedophilia.
Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper’s 2015 book MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson may sound like a fan’s testament to an exceptional artist and superstar, but the title is somewhat misleading. This is a biography of Jackson that moves briskly while still giving comprehensive coverage to key moments in Jackson’s life and career.
CHIRP DJ writesCHIRP Factory Session - Helen Money
Helen Money joined us in our factory studio building to record this exclusive live session, featuring songs from her Thrill Jockey debut album Become Zero. The LA-based cellist was joined by producer Will Thomas on drums, keyboards, and electronics. This session was recorded on location at the CHIRP studio building by Mike Lust of Manor Mobile Recording. Video of the full session was captured & edited by Big Foot Media.
1. Become Zero
2. Blood and Bone
3. Every Confidence
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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRADIO (Week of January 16)
Special Announcements
- The next edition of CHIRP Radio’s Factory Sessions debuts TOMORROW, January 18th at 11:00am. The session features LA-based cellist Helen Money, whose debut album Become Zero was released on Thrill Jockey. The session will be broadcast on CHIRP Radio and available on the blog,
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, Jan. 21: CHIRP Radio’s New Volunteer Meeting takes place at Sulzer Regional Library at 2:30pm.
New Media
- Kyle Sanders was one of the fortunate few who got to see President Obama’s farewell address in person.
- Amelia Hruby interviews Whitney Johnson’s solo project Matchess.
- Elle Quintana relates her First Time: First Gig
- Megan Ensley also relates her First Time: First Gig