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r/chicagomusicscene
20k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 20k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size, and has high activity.
The de facto Chicago Music Scene subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Self-Promotion
: "My punk(?) band Bussy Kween Power Trip is releasing it's debut LP today. For fans of Sex Bob-Omb, femme vox, heavy bass, irreverent lyrics, and bussy I guess."
35 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "In need of Web designer!"
10 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Visiting Chicago in July — Looking for Rock/Metal Bars, Venues & Shows (Also Safe for Solo Female Traveler)"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Guitarist looking for something new"
3 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Bands who have been stiffed by Firewater Saloon"
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "24 F Vo, Want to build a melodic punk x bluesy alt rock band?"
1 post
#7
News
: "Chicago Record Report: March 2025"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
: "My Band just put out a sick ass music video - check it out!"
54 posts
#2
Music
: "Free All Ages Punk/Rock/Metal show this Friday at Avondale Music Hall"
42 posts
#3
Chicago
: "Spliff band interviewed + photographed for Chicago based music zine, Roadhouse Magazine"
41 posts
#4
Show
: "Free 21+ Punk/Rock/Metal Show Friday at Avondale Music Hall"
38 posts
#5
Punk
: "JOY FEST: Huge trans femme Punk show happening in Chicago this weekend."
22 posts
#6
Rock
: "Post punk and Goth Rock at Burlington Bar this Saturday!"
20 posts
#7
Guitarist
: "Bev Rage & the Drinks seeking lead Guitarist!"
16 posts
#8
Drummer
: "CALLING ALL CHICAGO-BASED DrummerS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM!!"
15 posts
#9
Looking
: "Looking for Deathrock bandmates"
12 posts
#10
Metal
: "Anyone wanna start a slam Metal band?"
9 posts
Member Growth in r/chicagomusicscene
Yearly
+6k members(44.5%)
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