276 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/chicagomusicscene Traffic & Engagement r/chicagomusicscene Traffic & Engagement
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r/chicagomusicscene Most Active Times When r/chicagomusicscene Is Most Active
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r/chicagomusicscene Flair Performance r/chicagomusicscene Flair Performance
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r/chicagomusicscene Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chicagomusicscene
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking | 65 (23.6%) | 5 | 3 |
| band | 44 (15.9%) | 6 | 2 |
| chicago | 33 (12.0%) | 10 | 5 |
| music | 33 (12.0%) | 10 | 4 |
| show | 28 (10.1%) | 8 | 4 |
| tonight | 17 (6.2%) | 7 | 2 |
| rock | 13 (4.7%) | 7 | 4 |
| drummer | 12 (4.3%) | 5 | 1 |
| album | 11 (4.0%) | 7 | 1 |
| free | 11 (4.0%) | 7 | 2 |
r/chicagomusicscene Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chicagomusicscene
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 12 | 2 |
| open.spotify.com | 11 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 2 |
r/chicagomusicscene Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chicagomusicscene
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Veruca Salt’s “Seether” music video (1994) on Milwaukee Avenue in West Town - Then and Now (2026) OC/EIC
Earle Johnson, owner of Quenchers Saloon has died
I was SA'd by the guitarist of Nequient
The All-American Rejects secret show in Chicago tonight (8/12)
Chicago’s music scene per Vox magazine, 1994
What’s keeping music venues in Chicago from implementing a No-Barricade Policy such as this for their Punk and Hardcore shows?
Had a great time playing our first lollapalooza!!!
New Album by Chicago-Based band Slow Riser Out Now! (Synth-pop, darkwave, Sad indie)
Bandcamp Friday Thread!
Neptune's Core Debut LP "Pivot"
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veruca Salt’s “Seether” music video (1994) on Milwaukee Avenue in West Town - Then and Now (2026) OC/EIC | 108 | 12 | image | Aug 5 |
| Earle Johnson, owner of Quenchers Saloon has died | 105 | 24 | image | Aug 5 |
| I was SA'd by the guitarist of Nequient | 90 | 196 | text | Aug 21 |
| The All-American Rejects secret show in Chicago tonight (8/12) | 48 | 30 | text | Aug 12 |
| Chicago’s music scene per Vox magazine, 1994 | 45 | 6 | image | Aug 24 |
| What’s keeping music venues in Chicago from implementing a No-Barricade Policy such as this for their Punk and Hardcore shows? | 45 | 16 | image | Aug 31 |
| Had a great time playing our first lollapalooza!!! | 35 | 8 | image | Aug 2 |
| New Album by Chicago-Based band Slow Riser Out Now! (Synth-pop, darkwave, Sad indie) | 31 | 6 | image | Aug 10 |
| Bandcamp Friday Thread! | 31 | 25 | image | Aug 7 |
| Neptune's Core Debut LP "Pivot" | 30 | 4 | image | Aug 7 |
r/chicagomusicscene Audience Overlap r/chicagomusicscene Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/chicagomusicscene FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chicagomusicscene
What's the best time to post on r/chicagomusicscene?
Based on posting volume, r/chicagomusicscene is most active on Mondays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/chicagomusicscene?
r/chicagomusicscene averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chicagomusicscene get?
Posts on r/chicagomusicscene average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chicagomusicscene get most?
On r/chicagomusicscene, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts