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r/chicagomusicscene
18k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 18k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size.
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"
15 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Been working hard on Chicago Underground Rockish Playlist so far have 100+ Bands who am I missing?"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Bass Player Looking for a Group or to Form a Group"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Salt Shed Security Stole $100"
2 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Looking to start a political punk rock band"
1 post
#6
News
: "Chicago Record Report: March 2025"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Music
: "New podcast about Chicago Music scene"
115 posts
#2
Chicago
: "Chicago Grotesque mixtapes on YouTube- weird, avant, prog, no-wave music from Chicago 1970s-2020s"
84 posts
#3
Band
: "My Band Snowcuffs released our first EP today, this sub was a HUGE help"
57 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!"
46 posts
#5
Bands
: "Been working hard on Chicago Underground Rockish Playlist so far have 100+ Bands who am I missing?"
30 posts
#6
Looking
: "Looking for likeminded musicians to write music with"
26 posts
#7
Drummer
: "Drummer Victory: Videographer Included Me!"
16 posts
#8
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 🤙"
15 posts
#9
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 🤙"
13 posts
#10
Looking For
13 posts
Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene
Yearly
+4k members(31.9%)
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