r/chicagomusicscene
29k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 29k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests 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
Solution Requests
: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "looking for advice on breaking into chicago’s live event/music scene"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Would anyone be interested in creating a Chicago-based Boy/Co-Ed group?"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Attn: Chicago Songwriters, Acoustic/Folk Musicians. Huge opportunity in Jan to showcase, grow and learn."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
: "3 Piece Band seeking 4th member"
26 posts
#2
Music
: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
24 posts
#3
Drummer
16 posts
#4
Guitarist
10 posts
#5
Looking For
10 posts
#6
Looking
9 posts
#7
Show
: "BOX CAR RACER, BLINK182, +44 COVER Show ON NOV 7"
9 posts
#8
Concert
: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
8 posts
#9
Bassist
6 posts
#10
Chicago
: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
6 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
+7k members(31.2%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026