r/chicagomusicscene

25k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 25k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses music, band, show, looking, and ticket, 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
: "I built a 100% free directory dedicated to everyone involved in the Chicago music scene. Submit your listing today @ roadhousemag.com/join-the-directory."
9 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Hitting up the Chicago music scene, recommendations please?"
9 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I made a free weekly newsletter for Chicago's music, art, vintage, and design scene — issue one is live!"
7 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "bass / guitar player looking for a band to join or start."
4 posts

Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene

#1

Music

: "I made a free weekly newsletter for Chicago's Music, art, vintage, and design scene — issue one is live!"
154 posts
#2

Band

: "Established Chicago Power Pop/Indie Punk Band seeking new bass player and backup vocalist"
75 posts
#3

Show

: "Invite me to your Show"
67 posts
#4

Looking

: "Looking to rebuild my punk band. Anyone interested ?"
52 posts
#5

Ticket

: "1 Ticket to Sunn 0))) at Salt Shed tonight, heavily discounted"
45 posts
#6

Chicago

: "Built this website to aggregate Chicago’s live shows"
42 posts
#7

Drummer

: "Drummer wanted for colorful wiry indie rock band"
31 posts
#8

Indie

: "How does the Chicago Indie/alt rock scene compare to Boston’s, for those familiar with both?"
28 posts
#9

Rock

: "Drummer wanted for colorful wiry indie Rock band"
26 posts
#10

Guitarist

: "Established Dream Pop Band Seeking Guitarist"
25 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
#1
ACM School
4.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene

Yearly
+6k members(29.7%)

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Last updated: June 13, 2026