CHIRP Radio

CHIRP Radio is what community radio should be: unpredictable, passionate, and deeply local. Based in Chicago, this all-volunteer station serves up an indie playlist that defies the algorithm. One minute you'll hear a deep cut from Parquet Courts, the next a forgotten gem from a local band that never got its due. The DJs are genuine music obsessors, they program with personality, not data. That's rare in 2024. The station's mission is to connect the city's diverse music scenes, from basement punk shows to experimental electronic nights at the Empty Bottle. CHIRP Radio live streams 24/7, so even…