What do you know about CHIRP Radio? You probably know that we're an independent community radio station in Chicago broadcasting on 107.1 FM in the city and chirpradio.org everywhere else. You might also know that CHIRP has no commercials, featuring real human DJs all day every day and prioritizing local Chicago artists without taking any breaks for annoying advertisements. It's possible you even know that CHIRP runs cool and creative events all over Chicago on a regular basis, from concerts to listening bars to trivia nights and tons more. All of this is carried out and supported by an all-volunteer staff of awesome like-minded people, but such a large-scale operation does need money to survive, and without commercials we rely entirely on the generosity of listeners and donors to keep the lights on and stay on the air.
In a music economy that's increasingly dominated by streaming platforms, AI algorithms, and pay-for-play sponsored playlists, a resource like CHIRP is a truly invaluable asset, a station staffed by a diverse and passionate collection of true blue Chicagoans who aren't trying to pitch you anything other than their favorite new songs. Above all else, CHIRP is a community, one I'm very proud and grateful to be a part of, and one that fills a crucial role that fewer and fewer people and organizations are filling: bringing people together, providing local artists a meaningful platform, and offering genuine thoughtful curation that you'll never be able to get from an app. It would mean a whole lot to me if you'd be willing to contribute to CHIRP - a little goes a long way!
Thanks a ton and fair seas, The Commodore
CHIRP is your live, local, independent radio station.Here at CHIRP, we're all about human-driven radio: no algorithms, robots, or AI -- just local DJs who are passionate about the music they play and always excited to share their latest discoveries. We're happy to take requests, give you chances to win concert tickets, and hear your feedback. CHIRP is a station that was made for music lovers like you! Your generous support makes everything we do possible. We are a truly independent, listener-supported station, 100% commercial-free.If you believe in this work and have the capacity, please make a donation to CHIRP today. IMPORTANT: 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 to give in support of the person making this post, be sure to type their full name in the "volunteer to credit" section so they can receive credit for your gift). And if you're interested in joining CHIRP's major donor program, The Vinyl Circle, with a gift of $500 or above, please use this form. |
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Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Alexandra Parker | 03/31/2024 | $25.00 | chirp forever | Robert Fornari | 03/27/2024 | $20.00 | Stephen Downs | 03/27/2024 | $10.00 | Sophia Speranza | 03/27/2024 | $10.00 | Todd Martin | 03/27/2024 | $26.16 | Swagged out | Anonymous Friend | 03/27/2024 | $10.64 | heh | Ben Moskow | 03/27/2024 | $15.80 | Keep it up !!! | Matt Cuartero | 03/27/2024 | $22.23 | To my UIC Radio and Troop 43 bro - keep up the good work as always. Jun A266 out | Jorge Sanchez | 03/27/2024 | $20.99 | Radio forever! | Adam Cash | 03/27/2024 | $20.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/27/2024 | $11.68 | "CHIRP Radio, and who's this?" "Hey this is Brad out of- this is Brad out of-" "Now uh, who's your- who's your favorite DJ, what do you wanna hear?" "Well, uh, my favorite DJ right now is Commodore Jones, that guy kicks ass!" "How tremendous is Commodore Jones?" "Band of the 2020s, if you wanna call it a band because he's a DJ" "Wow... The Commodore- and you wanna hear that Sailing through the Years intro song?" "Absolutely!" "Which one?" "The uh... it's "reelin' in the years," check it out!" "Sing it! I don't know which one!" "Are you reelin' in the years?/ Stowin' away the time?/ Are you gatherin' up the tears?/ Have you had enough of mine?" | Kevin Marcou | 03/26/2024 | $51.96 | GIVE EM THE HOOKS! | CJ Simonson | 03/26/2024 | $10.00 | Malvene Collins | 03/26/2024 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/26/2024 | $15.80 | Anonymous Friend | 03/25/2024 | $21.19 | WE WANT MORE OLIVIA RODRIGO | Trevor Metheny | 03/25/2024 | $10.64 | Lol I already donated idiot gotteeeeeeeeem | Kristina Blagojev | 03/25/2024 | $50.00 | Anonymous Fiend | 03/25/2024 | $10.00 | Sunday night tuneage has never been better | Tom Soulsby | 03/25/2024 | $5.48 | Anonymous Friend | 03/25/2024 | $10.64 | Thanks for all the tunes, Commodore Jones! | Gracie J | 03/25/2024 | $15.80 | Mark Finlay | 03/25/2024 | $26.16 | Anonymous Friend | 03/25/2024 | $15.00 | S*x with sevag must go crazy | Tyler Connolly | 03/25/2024 | $10.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/24/2024 | $51.96 | Tree/Bob Budasi/Mazzoni | 03/24/2024 | $51.96 | Love your show, love the station--keep up the good work! | Anonymous Friend | 03/24/2024 | $10.64 | Marjory Ruderman | 03/24/2024 | $62.29 | Alexander Ritner | 03/24/2024 | $10.64 | i love your show jacob ur a great dj host and thank you for being a great friend and great dj we should hang soon, enjoy your week -alex | Caroline Beshers | 03/21/2024 | $20.99 | Anonymous Friend | 03/18/2024 | $10.00 | Gregory Slade | 03/17/2024 | $10.00 | Drake & Sabrina Martin | 03/17/2024 | $258.55 | We appreciate you keeping independent radio alive. | Bck More | 03/15/2024 | $25.00 | Ahoy, Admiral | Tim Witek | 03/14/2024 | $10.65 | Demetrios Ooga | 03/14/2024 | $20.00 | Kay France | 03/14/2024 | $25.00 | Carry on. And if you wish to thank anyone, thank your grandmother who proudly shares information from time to time about your adventures. She was my department secretary for many years when she worked in Crystal Lake. | Anonymous Friend | 03/14/2024 | $10.00 | Andrea/Angelo Budasi | 03/14/2024 | $100.00 | Zed Leona | 03/14/2024 | $20.00 | thank you for the tunes radio man |
Total | $1,167.85 |