Hiya friend. This September, I'm raising $500 to support CHIRP Radio, and I need your help!

I've been a volunteer at CHIRP Radio since 2018, and I've had the honor and privilege of hosting my weekly morning radio show, The Alien Broadcast, on Saturdays from 6-9am for nearly 6 years. I've committed myself to playing the best music, both new and old, from diverse, underrepresented artists –because music lovers don't want to hear the same old songs from the same old artists backed by big corporate bucks. During my shows, you'll hear more women, more people of color, and more genres than you will hear on any other station. Why? Because music lovers are smart, engaged, and crave surprise and novelty.

Once again, this Fall I'm raising $500 in support of independent media. I hope you'll support my effors, as I believe that independent media in America is critical now more than ever. Even your donation of $5 or $10 will quickly add up, and shows that you care. If you're able to donate a little extra, for a $100 donation in my name, I will again be doing ink and watercolor portraits of an artist of your choosing. Just let me know who you'd like in the comments, and I'll pop an original drawing in the mail for you. (While this webpage seems unwilling to let me upload a sample of my work, you can see my artwork at my website here: www.iothealien.com)

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

MAKE A FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY DONATION TO CHIRP!

It's hard to believe that it's been a decade and a half since we launched the station! Some things have changed a lot, but what's stayed the same is our commitment to bringing you live, local, commercial-free music programming lovingly curated by our DJs every single day, plus dozens of events that showcase our city's diverse music, arts and cultural scenes.

This year we're celebrating our history while looking to the future, including rebuilding our website and mobile app into a sleek integrated web app that we know you'll love.

We are a truly independent, listener-supported station. Your generosity has helped us thrive over the past fifteen years, and will keep us going for decades to come.

IF YOU BELIEVE CHIRP CONTRIBUTES MEANINGFULLY TO THE MUSICAL AND CULTURAL LIFE OF CHICAGO AND WANT TO MAKE SURE THE STATION STAYS STRONG, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 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 chirpradio.org/donatenow 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.