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r/chicagomusicscene
19k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 19k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size, and has high activity.
The de facto Chicago Music Scene subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Self-Promotion
: "My band Snowcuffs released our first EP today, this sub was a HUGE help"
27 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "In need of Web designer!"
5 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Guitarist looking for something new"
4 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Partner is looking for a job in the Chicago music industry! He has 10 years of backline experience, and also has massive knowledge in instruments and stage preparation!"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Bad experiences with Reggies?"
1 post
#6
Ideas
: "24 F Vo, Want to build a melodic punk x bluesy alt rock band?"
1 post
#7
News
: "Chicago Record Report: March 2025"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
: "My Band Snowcuffs released our first EP today, this sub was a HUGE help"
57 posts
#2
Chicago
: "CALLING ALL Chicago-BASED DRUMMERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM!!"
42 posts
#3
Music
: "Chicago Grotesque mixtapes on YouTube- weird, avant, prog, no-wave Music from Chicago 1970s-2020s"
38 posts
#4
Show
: "Hey all, Metro took a chance few DIY hardcore bands & the Show is THIS Friday. We’d love to Show metro that the scene is thriving and could really use your support. Hope we see you there!"
35 posts
#5
Punk
: "I'm a 39-year-old Punk dude who's been going to shows as much as I can for decades. I don't know anything of the new up-and-comers locally. Any Punk, metal or rock bands to check out? Got to support the next generation 🤙"
19 posts
#6
Rock
: "I'm a 39-year-old punk dude who's been going to shows as much as I can for decades. I don't know anything of the new up-and-comers locally. Any punk, metal or Rock bands to check out? Got to support the next generation 🤙"
18 posts
#7
Drummer
: "CALLING ALL CHICAGO-BASED DrummerS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM!!"
14 posts
#8
Guitarist
: "Guitarist looking for something new"
13 posts
#9
Looking
: "Looking for Deathrock bandmates"
12 posts
#10
New
: "I made a New zine and a song to go with it."
9 posts
Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene
Yearly
+6k members(41.3%)
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