r/chicagomusicscene
26k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 26k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses music, band, looking, drummer, and ticket, 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
: "Anyone want to jam in the park this afternoon?"
24 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Quick Summer trip to Chicago, URGENT help with music scene"
10 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Seeking to start a very depressing metal band. Heavy riffs mixed with softer passages. Also interested in many other genres, just need collaborators."
5 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "A Whistleblower is Collecting Info on Predatory Bookers/Promoters in Chicago"
4 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Built a free site that lists every live music show in Chicago (or close, I hope), including the small venues the big aggregators miss"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Music
: "Looking for Trans Folks to Make Music With :D"
32 posts
#2
Band
: "Active Alt-Rock Band in search of a nice bass player who would also like to sometimes play very cool (and original) lead guitar"
28 posts
#3
Looking
: "Looking for a pal for warm cool dreams (sunday)"
17 posts
#4
Drummer
: "Looking to start a downtempo / indietronica / bedroom pop project"
14 posts
#5
Ticket
: "Selling my Sunday Ticket for warm love cool dreams, if anyone’s interested!"
14 posts
#6
Selling
: "Selling my Sunday ticket for warm love cool dreams, if anyone’s interested!"
13 posts
#7
Guitarist
: "Guitarist looking for band"
11 posts
#8
Bassist
7 posts
#9
Looking For
7 posts
#10
Metal
: "Seeking to start a very depressing Metal band. Heavy riffs mixed with softer passages. Also interested in many other genres, just need collaborators."
6 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(29.4%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026