r/chicagomusicscene

28k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 28k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests, and the community frequently discusses band, music, show, concert, and chicago, 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"
5 posts

Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene

#1

Band

: "3 Piece Band seeking 4th member"
41 posts
#2

Music

: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
41 posts
#3

Show

: "BOX CAR RACER, BLINK182, +44 COVER Show ON NOV 7"
36 posts
#4

Concert

: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
29 posts
#5

Chicago

: "Chicago — Looking for a Shared Studio Space for Electronic Music Production"
24 posts
#6

Diy

: "Diy Venues in the Area?"
19 posts
#7

Drummer

18 posts
#8

Instrument

11 posts
#9

Vacancy

11 posts
#10

Guitarist

10 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
+7k members(30.1%)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026