r/chicagomusicscene
26k members
r/chicagomusicscene is a subreddit with 26k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses band, music, drummer, looking, and guitarist, 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
: "Original band ISO of other bands to gig with"
13 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Are there any volunteer-run DIY music spaces in Chicago?"
13 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "My band, Flesh Commodity (hardcore/punk) has our record release show on Friday, 7/24!"
7 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Singer looking for opportunities"
6 posts
#5
News
: "Any jams tonight?"
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "I am making a lofi beats album where each track represents a CTA line. Here’s the second one! Orange Line."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicagomusicscene
#1
Band
23 posts
#2
Music
22 posts
#3
Drummer
13 posts
#4
Looking
10 posts
#5
Guitarist
9 posts
#6
Bassist
7 posts
#7
Looking For
7 posts
#8
Chicago
5 posts
#9
Looking For Drummer
4 posts
#10
Singer
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(28.6%)
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Last updated: July 31, 2026