r/chicagomusicscene
28k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 28k members. The most common kinds of discussions are opportunities and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses band, music, drummer, guitarist, and looking for, and they frequently recommend/review indie bands and guitar lessons.
The de facto Chicago Music Scene subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Opportunities
: "We need a Drummer!!"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Looking for guitarist!"
5 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "LOUD FUNKY ROCK BAND LOOKING FOR A DRUMMER"
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Looking to start a pop/R&b band Chicago"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
23 posts
#2
Music
21 posts
#3
Drummer
: "LOUD FUNKY ROCK BAND LOOKING FOR A Drummer"
14 posts
#4
Guitarist
10 posts
#5
Looking For
: "LOUD FUNKY ROCK BAND Looking For A DRUMMER"
10 posts
#6
Looking
9 posts
#7
Bassist
6 posts
#8
Chicago
5 posts
#9
Singer
4 posts
#10
Metal
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/chicagomusicscene
Indie Bands
27 reviews
#1
The Hell Catz
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Yiayia
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Vulgar Commons
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Guitar Lessons
1 review
#1
ACM School
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene
Yearly
+6k members(29.4%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026