r/chicagomusicscene
25k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 25k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses music, band, show, looking, and ticket, and they frequently recommend/review indie bands, practice space, and t-shirt.
The de facto Chicago Music Scene subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hitting up the Chicago music scene, recommendations please?"
13 posts
#2
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
#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
: "ISO a Drummer for a single recording who's not afraid to be 'political'"
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
Practice Space
7 reviews
#1
Music Garage
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Treehouse Records
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Kildare Studios
4.0★ from 1 review
T-shirt
2 reviews
#1
Modest Merch
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Anchor Fish Printing
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene
Yearly
+6k members(30.7%)
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Last updated: June 6, 2026