r/chicagomusicscene
27k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and solution 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
Self-Promotion
: "Looking to start a band!"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Established Pop Punk band looking for a new lead Guitarist"
3 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "looking for creatives to collaborate with💫"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Iso people interested in starting an English and Irish folk inspired band"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Urgently looking for a drummer"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
26 posts
#2
Music
22 posts
#3
Drummer
11 posts
#4
Guitarist
: "Established Pop Punk band looking for a new lead Guitarist"
11 posts
#5
Looking
9 posts
#6
Bassist
7 posts
#7
Looking For
7 posts
#8
Chicago
5 posts
#9
Show
5 posts
#10
Looking For Drummer
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(28.8%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026