Interview with Jesse Cash of ERRA by Features Co-Director Mick R.

ERRA Interview

Interview with Taiwanese soul and funk producer Layton Wu by Features Co-Director Mick R.

Layton Wu Interview

The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our house band, The First Time Three.

The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Produced by Bobby Evers, Andy Vasoyan, and Julie Mueller. Podcast produced by Andy Vasoyan. Recorded by Tony Baker.

First Time: First Pass - Stirling McLaughlin

The latest installment of our new live performance series, the CHIRP Factory Sessions features Sam Prekop and Archer Prewitt of The Sea and Cake. The long-time Chicago musicians visited our studios for an exclusive performance of new material from Prekop's latest album, along with some re-workings of Sea and Cake classics. Tune in at chirpradio.org on Wednesday, May 6th at 11:00am for the exciting debut of this performance. 

Sam Prekop & Archer Prewitt - Untitled

Sam Prekop & Archer Prewitt - The Company

A brief audio montage in remembrance of longtime DJ Clarence Ewing, who we recently lost. We'll miss you, Clarence.

Clarence Ewing: Audio Tribute

Spiderface Interview

UNIFLORA Interview

Interview by Matty G. Production by Jessi D.

Jessica Risker Interview

Interview by Dillon Woodward. Production by Jessi D.

Daisychain Interview

Mac Sabbath Interview

A quick conversation with director Alejandro Montoya Marin and lead actor Matt Walsh about their new movie The Unexpecteds, an indie comedy for modern times. Interview and production by Noah Haynes.

The Unexpecteds Interview

Interview and production by Dylan Peterson.

Tei Shi Interview

Kloie Louise’s story for the First Time show on March 19th, 2025. 

Kloie Louise

Mia Henry’s story for the First Time show on March 19th, 2025. 

Mia Henry

Elizabeth Moen’s story for the First Time show on March 19th, 2025. 

Elizabeth Moen

Stephanie Douglass’ story for the First Time show on March 19th, 2025. 

Stephanie Douglass

OK Cool Interview

Interview and production by Sophia Ramirez.

Cheer-Accident Interview

Dacey Arashiba’s story for the First Time show on June, 25th, 2025.

Dacey Arashiba

Deana Lewis' story for the First Time show on June 25th, 2025.

Deana Lewis

Liz Mason’s story for the First Time show on June, 25th, 2025.

Liz Mason

Lucia Whalen’s story for the First Time show on June 25th, 2025.

Lucia Whalen

Meg MacDuff’s story for the First Time show on June 25th, 2025.

Meg MacDuff

Veronica I. Arreola's story for the First Time show on June 25th, 2025.

Veronica I. Arreola

Interview by Safiya Ratliff. Produced by Brian Szpak.

Bussy Kween Power Trip Interview

La Rosa Noir Interview

Our special guest for FACT014 is Chicago's Air CreditsI The duo made up of ShowYouSuck and STV SLV of The Hood Internet joined us in our factory studio building to record this exclusive live session, featuting brand new, never recorded material! This session was recorded on location at CHIRP studios by Mike Lust of Manor Mobile Recording. Video of the full session was captured & edited by Big Foot Media.

1. Flowers
2. Safe Room

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+ http://bigfootcreates.com
+ https://www.facebook.com/ManorMobileRecording
+ http://www.chirpradio.org

Safe Room

Our special guests for FACT015 is Brooklyn's Habibi! The band is made up of Rahill Jamalifard (vocals), Leah Beth Fishman (bass), Alana Amram (guitar), Karen Isabel (drums), and Lenny Lynch (guitar). The ladies joined us in our factory studio building to record this exclusive live session, featuting brand new material! This session was recorded on location at CHIRP studios by Mike Lust of Manor Mobile Recording. Video of the full session was captured & edited by Big Foot Media.

1. Far From Right
2. Siin
3. Born Too Late
4. Nedayeh Bahar

+ http://habibitheband.bandcamp.com
+ http://bigfootcreates.com
+ https://www.facebook.com/ManorMobileRecording
+ http://www.chirpradio.org

CHIRP Factory Session 015 - HABIBI

Siin

The Hecks Interview

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