About Us

Lumpen Radio, WLPN-LP, is Chicago’s newest FM radio station. WLPN-LP is operated by a community of curators, producers and DJs working to connect you with the music and ideas we think you will love. Our aim is to spotlight the hidden parts of the city, amplifying its voices and sounds. We’re here to promote an open media, unite communities, and magnify the hard work of artists, musicians, activists and cultural workers like you.

WLPN is a project of Public Media Institute (PMI). PMI is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community based, art & culture organization located in the neighborhood of Bridgeport in the city of Chicago. PMI’s mission is to create, incubate, and sustain innovative cultural programming through the production of socially engaged projects, festivals, spaces, exhibitions, and media.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Contact Us

Public Media Institute
960 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
info@lumpenradio.com
(773) 823-9700

Download The App

The Lumpen Radio App is now available for download on your Apple device, Android coming soon!

Staff

Ed Marszewski /Director
Logan Bay /Station Director
Marian Frost /Digital Media
Jamie Trecker /Station Manager
Hannah Larson /Outreach
Justin Cholewa /Underwriting
James Ewert Jr /Production
Josh Habdas /App Developer
Audrey Schwarz /Software Dev
Ben Elkind /Digital Producer
Matthew Kylestewa /Editor
Shanna van Volt /Production
Studio Chew /Creative