20 Best Chicago Music Blogs and Websites in 2025
Chicago Music Blogs
Here are 20 Best Chicago Music Blogs you should read and follow in 2025.
1. Riot Fest
Blog https://riotfest.org/
Riot Fest 2024 is at Douglass Park in Chicago, IL with 90 bands over three days including headline sets from Fall Out Boy, Beck, Slayer, and Pavement!
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2. Newcity Music
Blog https://music.newcity.com/
Unsurpassed in coverage of music in Chicago, ranging from rock, hip-hop, and dance/electronic to classical and world music, with a special focus on local artists.
Email ****@newcity.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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3. Chicago Classical Review
Blog https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/
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4. In The Loop Magazine
Blog https://beintheloopchicago.com/
Facebook 10.6KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 9.6K Domain Authority 23 Read Now Get Email Contact
5. Chicago Music Exchange Blog
Blog https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/blogs/news
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6. Studio 11 Chicago Blog
Blog https://www.studio11chicago.com/blog/
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7. Merit School of Music Blog
Blog https://meritmusic.org/blog/
Merit School of Music is a nationally accredited music school located in Chicago, removing barriers to high-quality music education.
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8. The People's Music School Blog
Blog https://peoplesmusicschool.org/blog/
The People's Music School is the only completely free music school delivering access to the benefits of music through free, intensive music education.
Email ****@peoplesmusicschool.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facebook 4.6KTwitter 961Instagram 2.6K Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact
9. Jamie O'Reilly Blog
Blog https://www.jamieoreilly.com/blog/
The Jamie O'Reilly blog is a personal, event-rich space where the Chicago-based folk singer shares updates on her music projects, Roots Salon gatherings, concert E‑newsletters, song stories, community initiatives like the Legacy and Voices of Old Chicago projects, and reflections on life, health, and art.MORE Email ****@jamieoreilly.com
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10. Chicago Summer Music Camp Blog
Blog https://www.summermusiccampchicago.com/blog/
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11. Pitchfork
Blog https://pitchfork.com/
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12. Chicago Sun-Times » Music
Blog https://chicago.suntimes.com/music
The latest music news on shows, artists, albums, concerts and more from Chicago Sun-Times.
Facebook 413.7KTwitter 540.5KInstagram 85.9K Domain Authority 90 Read Now Get Email Contact
13. Hyde Park Herald » Music
Blog https://www.hpherald.com/arts_and_entertainme..
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14. Elevator » Music
Blog https://www.elevatormag.com/category/music
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15. Firebird.
Blog https://firebirdmagazine.com/news
Facebook 54 Domain Authority 9 Read Now Get Email Contact
16. Chicago Reader » Music
Blog https://chicagoreader.com/music/
Get the latest Chicago music news on Chicago Reader. The Chicago Reader is Chicago's largest free weekly newspaper, nationally recognized as a leader in the alternative press.
Email ****@chicagoreader.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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17. Holde Kunst Classical Music
Blog https://www.holdekunst.com/
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18. BAND Magazine
Blog https://www.bandthemagazine.com/
BAND Magazine is an independent online music magazine covering the best in live music. We believe there's nothing quite like seeing music live, whether it's your favorite band or discovering an artist for the first time. Our goal is to document these moments in words and photos for everyone to enjoy. We also cover music news and album reviews from artists big and small.MORE Domain Authority 1 Read Now Get Email Contact
Chicago Music Bloggers
Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | |
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J.R. Nelson | Author | chicagoreader.com | @jr1nelson | 3K | |
Brian Hieggelke | Editor & Publisher | music.newcity.com | @brianheychicago | 305 | |
Jan Hieggelke | Publisher | music.newcity.com | |||
Mike Hartnett | Associate Publisher | music.newcity.com | |||
Robert Rodi | Music Editor | music.newcity.com | |||
Tracy Baim | Co-publisher | chicagoreader.com/music | @tracybaimwcmg | 5.5K | |
Chicago Reader | Editorial Inquiries | chicagoreader.com/music | |||
Karen Hawkins | Publisher And Editor In Chief | chicagoreader.com/music | @chiefrebelle | 2.4K | |
Philip Montoro | Music Editor | chicagoreader.com/music | @pmontoro | 5K | |
Robert Rodi | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Craig Bechtel | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Dennis Polkow | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Seth Boustead | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Adam Davidson | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Bart Lazar | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Lisa Torem | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Dave Hoekstra | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Dylan Weinert | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
David Witter | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Ellie Depastino | Contributor | peoplesmusicschool.org | |||
Miriam Owens | Contributor | peoplesmusicschool.org |