About

Welcome to Free Radio SAIC! We are more than just an internet radio station—we’re a vibrant community driven by the passion of students. Our mission is to amplify diverse voices, showcase emerging talent, and provide a platform for the next generation of broadcasters.

From indie beats to insightful discussions, join us on this journey as we redefine the way you experience radio. Tune in and be a part of our very own student-led sonic community! 

Nestled on the 13th floor of the MacLean building, our booth is a hub of creativity open for all current students, faculty, staff, and alumni!

We offer training for audio, DJ equipment, as well as broadcasting software. Beyond our 24/7 radio broadcasts we host a broad spectrum of events supporting our community.

So come join us! Be part of the Free Radio experiment.

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THE STAFF

LUKE BURRIS

(he/him)

Station Manager
Collector of bleeps, bloops, wooshes, and the occasional clang.

lburris@saic.edu

PJ MARTIN-BROWN

(they/them)

Production Manager.
pmarti9@artic.edu

 

ISABEL STEFFES

(they/she/he)

Promotions Manager.
Hi, I’m Isabel: a lover of black-and-white patterns, cooking, and all things music. I’m a natural blonde and an unapologetic pop-socket user. Tune into my radio show “i-zimbra” Every other Monday from 3:30-4:30.

isteff@artic.edu

 

MIRA SIMONTON-CHAO

(they/them)

Producation Assistant 
i have a midwest superiority complex. one thing about me is that i love detroit techno but i WILL be listening to jack harlow on the train.

msimon8@artic.edu

BJ ALLEN

(they/them)

Staff Advisor
BJ Allen is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator. They love fussing with machines, mentoring students, and learning new things, especially about science, history, and aforementioned machines. BJ identifies as a non-binary, creative, politically active, fun-loving, nerd. BJ earned their MFA in interdisciplinary arts and media from Columbia College in 2016. Professionally, they have dressed up as a bunny and played guitar, managed millions in investment portfolios, and taught many Chicago citizens how to make videos.

bjallen@saic.edu

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Free Radio Admin Office
112 S. Michigan Ave, rm 1401
312-345-3609

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112 S. Michigan Ave, rm 1302C
312-345-3805 (On-Air Phone)

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