WSRR: Star Christmas – Local Music for the Holidays

WSRR Radio’s Own Local Christmas Album

Tired of hearing the same Christmas songs on every radio station? We were, too! That’s why last year, WSRR Radio brought together eight local and independent artists for something a little different, WSRR: Star Christmas, an original holiday compilation made entirely by the independent music community.

What started as an idea quickly became a full blown project. Over the course of just THREE WEEKS, Gavin Michaels, Silver Dollar, Andrew Myers, Jet Star, SL.AP, Zoloft, The Whole Damn Affair, and Judelyn came together to write, record, master, and release an entire Christmas album. Featuring mostly original holiday music alongside unique takes on Christmas favorites, the project offered an alternative to the same corporate Top 40 Christmas rotation we’re all used to hearing.

But we wanted to do more than just make another holiday album. We wanted to put something physical into people’s hands. At a time when so much music exists only as streams and digital files, WSRR: Star Christmas was released on CD to celebrate physical media and remind people that music is worth owning, collecting, sharing, and supporting.

We’re now selling them again this year! Every dollar from CD sales goes directly back into WSRR Radio, helping us continue providing a platform for local and independent artists and keeping their music on the air.

Skip the same old Christmas playlist and give independent music a spin this holiday season.

WSRR Star Christmas CD with holiday decorations and text promoting local music support and ordering a copy

Get your copy of WSRR: Star Christmas while supplies last at WSRRRadio.com!

WSRR: Star Christmas

WSRR Radio is teaming up with some of the hottest local and independent artists to release a PHYSICAL Christmas album!


WSRR is proud to announce the release of WSRR: Star Christmas, a brand-new holiday sampler album featuring ten original Christmas tracks from some of the hottest local and independent artists regularly heard on WSRR. Inspired by classic radio promo discs, Star Christmas showcases the diversity and creativity of the regional music scene, blending heartfelt ballads, alternative rock, genre-bending anthems, and off-beat holiday originals from Judelyn, Gavin Michaels, Silver Dollar, Zoloft, Jet Star, Andrew Myers, SL.AP, and The Whole Damn Affair.

WSRR: Star Christmas is now available for purchase exclusively through the WSRR website.

This project was funded entirely out of pocket by WSRR, with the intention of giving local artists a platform during the holiday season and offering listeners something fresh beyond traditional Christmas standards. All proceeds from album sales will go directly toward offsetting CD production costs and keeping local, independent music on the air.

Star Christmas reflects the heart of what WSRR is all about: Community, creativity, and supporting artists who don’t have the backing of a major label! We hope you will continue to support local music and spread some holiday cheer with WSRR: Star Christmas!

Programming Update: Synergy 6-Packs

Starting 04/19/25 All Music Weekends come with a free 6-Pack!

WSRR Radio prides itself on showcasing local and independent music across the nation over the airwaves. Along the way, we have been able to keep on air and expand our reach thanks to our amazing listeners and incredible sponsors who are proud supporters of local music! One of those loyal sponsors has been Synergy Music Studio, The Chicago-based studio that offers expert services such as recording, mixing, mastering, and even video services to local and independent artists both in and out of Illinois! Synergy has been such a vital lifeline to the Chicago music scene and WSRR that we are happy to announce a special showcase for all these talented artists every weekend! Synergy 6-Packs will showcase six back-to-back tracks produced by Synergy Music studio as part of your All Music Weekends! The Synergy 6-Pack will air at 6pm eastern both Saturday and Sunday on WSRR Radio and will provide a fun and unique showcase for our Chicago musicians as well as the masterful production work Synergy offers!

Early Listening

To celebrate the launch of this new weekend feature, WSRR Radio will be running a special first look on Friday, 04/18/25, following The Rebel Radio Show at 7pm Eastern! This Sweet Lovin’ Synergy 6-Pack will debut the new format and flow for weekends going forward!

We hope you all tune in and continue to support local and independent music with WSRR Radio!

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