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Mike Nikolich DJ Profile

I host The Friday Spin from noon to 3 pm CST every Friday afternoon. My show is an eclectic mix of new and old indie, world, alternative, punk, rock, jazz, prog, ambient, blues, soul, artist interviews, and anything else that tickles my fancy. If you enjoy Chicago blues, listen to the "Pre-Happy Hour Blues" at 1:55 pm, plus "Cover 3" at 2:25 pm, featuring one obscure original and three cool covers of songs you may or may not recognize. My show also features concert news, Rock & Roll birthdays, and plenty of music trivia. Oh yeah, and I love to play your requests, so submit them to via any of CHIRP's social media channels, my Facebook page ("@mikenikolich") or dj@chirpradio.org. If I can't work your request into today's show, I will do my best to get it on the air the following week.

Check out Mike's two most recent shows below:

Mike Nikolich's Playlists

6/7 - 2pm hour
Gatecreeper - Dark Superstition album artwork 2:18pm Gatecreeper Superstitious Vision Dark Superstition (Nuclear Blast)
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The Ar-Kaics - See the World on Fire album artwork 2:14pm The Ar-Kaics Stone Love See the World on Fire (Feel It)
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2:07pm The Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling Local Bait In The Snare Get Your Back Into It! (Alligator)
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Nora Jean Wallace - Blueswoman album artwork 2:04pm Nora Jean Wallace Local Look Over Yonder Blueswoman (Severn Records)
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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats - The Hits Keep Coming album artwork 2:00pm Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Somewhere Else The Hits Keep Coming (Alligator)
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6/7 - 1pm hour
1:56pm Toronzo Cannon Local Something to Do Man Shut Up & Play! (Alligator)
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Young Jesus - The Fool album artwork 1:50pm Young Jesus Brenda and Diane The Fool (Saddle Creek)
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1:47pm Space Gators Local From City to Country Single (Self released)
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1:41pm Vinto Van Go Local Every Other Afternoon Vinto Van Go (self-released)
Track Notes: Catch Vinto Van Go at Montrose Saloon tonight at 8 pm. Buy Vinto Van Go Vinto Van Go at Reckless Records Buy Vinto Van Go at iTunes Buy Vinto Van Go Vinto Van Go at eMusic Add to Collection
1:34pm Troiano We All Need Love Fret Fever (Capitol)
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Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Moon album artwork 1:30pm Khruangbin & Leon Bridges B-Side Texas Moon (Dead Oceans)
Track Notes: Catch Khruangbin tonight at Salt Shed at 6:30 pm. Buy Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Texas Moon at Reckless Records Buy Khruangbin & Leon Bridges at iTunes Buy Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Texas Moon at eMusic Add to Collection
DIIV - Frog in Boiling Water album artwork 1:08pm DIIV In Amber Frog in Boiling Water (Fantasy/Concord)
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Bandit - Partners in Crime album artwork 1:05pm Bandit One Way Love Partners in Crime (Ariola)
Track Notes: Shout out to Todd, who said I should play, "Black Friday" on my last show. It's nice to be noticed! Buy Bandit Partners in Crime at Reckless Records Buy Bandit at iTunes Buy Bandit Partners in Crime at eMusic Add to Collection
1:04pm These People Forces at Work In Place of Time (Green Witch/Parallel Division)
Track Notes: These People is the solo project of Long Beach, NY producer and songwriter TJ Penzone, former vocalist with electropop band Men, Women & Children. Buy These People In Place of Time at Reckless Records Buy These People at iTunes Buy These People In Place of Time at eMusic Add to Collection
6/7 - 12pm hour
Cloud Nothings - The Black Hole Understands album artwork 12:57pm Cloud Nothings A Silent Reaction The Black Hole Understands (self-released)
Track Notes: Cloud Nothings are at Beat Kitchen tonight at 7:30 pm. Buy Cloud Nothings The Black Hole Understands at Reckless Records Buy Cloud Nothings at iTunes Buy Cloud Nothings The Black Hole Understands at eMusic Add to Collection
The Umbrellas - Fairweather Friend album artwork 12:51pm The Umbrellas Say What You Mean Fairweather Friend (Slumberland)
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Buddy Guy & Junior Wells - Alone & Acoustic album artwork 12:50pm Buddy Guy & Junior Wells Local Catfish Blues Alone & Acoustic (Alligator)
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Mind 12:42pm Mind's Eye Can't Help Myself Long Nights and Wasted Affairs (Self-Released)
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12:41pm Girl K Local Acidity Single (Self-released)
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Royel Otis - PRATTS & PAIN album artwork 12:39pm Royel Otis Daisy Chain PRATTS & PAIN (OURNESS)
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jamie xx - In Waves album artwork 12:38pm jamie xx Treat Each Other Right In Waves (Young)
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ZWOL - ZWOL album artwork 12:27pm ZWOL Call Out My Name ZWOL (EMI)
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Henrik Palm - Nerd Icon album artwork 12:24pm Henrik Palm Many Days Nerd Icon (Svart)
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La Luz - News of the Universe album artwork 12:15pm La Luz Strange World News of the Universe (Sub Pop)
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Ibibio Sound Machine - Pull the Rope album artwork 12:12pm Ibibio Sound Machine Pull the Rope Pull the Rope (Merge)
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12:04pm Bo Diddley Local Silly Willy Road Runner - The Chess Masters 1959-1960 (Hip-O Select)
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5/31 - 3pm hour
Herbie Hancock - Cantaloupe Island album artwork 3:00pm Herbie Hancock Local Maiden Voyage Cantaloupe Island (Blue Note)
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5/31 - 2pm hour
2:55pm beastii Local So Far In Can't Wait (self-released)
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Amen Dunes - Death Jokes album artwork 2:54pm Amen Dunes Rugby Child Death Jokes (Sub Pop)
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Cloud Nothings - Final Summer album artwork 2:51pm Cloud Nothings Final Summer Final Summer (Pure Noise)
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