Friends, we're trying something a little different this year.

Rather than bug the crap outta you for 9 days in a row on air, we're just gonna lightly prod you for most of March in other media! Yay, more regularly scheduled radio programming!

Toward that end, we're trying to up our social fundraising game, and I thought I would make it fun for ya.

You know how I threaten to do karaoke to a song of your choosing if I hit my goal every drive? Let's up the ante. I've made a March Madness-style bracket for karaoke songs. The first 16 people to contribute to my goal, in any amount, will get to nominate a drive-karaoke song of their choice - just drop the track title/artist in the comment section when you donate. K-Pop jam? I'll try to learn the Korean. Weird vintage TV theme song? I'll dig up or piece together a backing track. The only caveat is that I can't swear on air, so I'll be self-censoring if you nominate something cuss-laden.

Once 16 songs have been nominated, I'll be scheduling single-day head-to-head fundraising mini-drives to determine which jam moves on to the next round. When you donate, mention the song you're voting for and the track with the most $$ by the end of the day moves on! So hoarde your pennies and plan your donations accordingly if you want your song to go all the way to the final <3

So. Besides me jamming out to the song of your choice, what do you get for donating (either all at once or in increments)? Feast thine eyes:

Sweet, right? Designed by our very own Alex Gilbert. #swagfordays

So get to donating, and nominate your favorite (or most embarrasing, w/e) jam before the playoff berths are all taken!

Celebrate Ten Years of Independent Radio Today - Make a "Sound Investment" in CHIRP's Future!

CHIRP is a a listener-supported, volunteer-driven station. You make everything we do possible, whether it's supporting local artists, introducing you to tons of new music, throwing great events, or providing an outlet for your favorite DJ. As we celebrate ten years as a station, please help us start our second decade on strong financial footing with a tax-deductible gift today!

In this era, it's more important than ever to support independent media. No commercials. No voice-tracking. No algorithms. Just great music brought to you by true music fans.

If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthly or quarterly), or if you want to select a thank you gift, please visit CHIRP's main donation page to make your contribution (and don’t forget to enter the name of the CHIRP Volunteer or DJ in the “How did you hear about CHIRP” section so they can receive credit for your gift).