r/chicagomusicscene
27k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses band, music, drummer, guitarist, and looking, 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
: "DIY Garage Show by Midway ✈️"
15 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I make goofy comedy rock music, what are good spots for me in the Chicago music scene?"
8 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Looking to start a band!"
8 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Looking for girls to start a band"
7 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Iso people interested in starting an English and Irish folk inspired band"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
: "27 metal vocalist looking for a Band - read below"
26 posts
#2
Music
21 posts
#3
Drummer
11 posts
#4
Guitarist
: "Established Pop Punk band looking for a new lead Guitarist"
11 posts
#5
Looking
9 posts
#6
Looking For
7 posts
#7
Bassist
6 posts
#8
Chicago
5 posts
#9
Show
: "smallsmile album release Show tonight at Burlington Bar!"
5 posts
#10
Struggling
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(29.2%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026