20 Best Chicago Music Blogs and Websites in 2025

1. Riot Fest

Blog https://riotfest.org/ + Follow Blog
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/ + Follow Blog
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
Facebook Followers 7.1KTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 10.5K Domain Authority 56 Read Now Get Email Contact

3. In The Loop Magazine

Blog https://beintheloopchicago.com/ + Follow Blog
Facebook Followers 10.6KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 9.7K Domain Authority 23 Read Now Get Email Contact

4. Chicago Classical Review

Blog https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/ + Follow Blog
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5. Chicago Music Exchange Blog

Blog https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/blogs/news + Follow Blog
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6. Studio 11 Chicago Blog

Blog https://www.studio11chicago.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
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Facebook Followers 9.4K Domain Authority 26 Read Now Get Email Contact

7. Merit School of Music Blog

Blog https://meritmusic.org/blog/ + Follow Blog
Merit School of Music is a nationally accredited music school located in Chicago, removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Facebook Followers 5.3K Domain Authority 39 Read Now Get Email Contact

8. The People's Music School Blog

Blog https://peoplesmusicschool.org/blog/ + Follow 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 Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 961Instagram Followers 2.5K Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact

9. Jamie O'Reilly Blog

Blog https://www.jamieoreilly.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
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10. Chicago Summer Music Camp Blog

Blog https://www.summermusiccampchicago.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
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Facebook Followers 2.2KTwitter Followers 91Instagram Followers 644 Domain Authority 17 Read Now Get Email Contact

11. Pitchfork

Blog https://pitchfork.com/ + Follow Blog
Facebook Followers 1.5MTwitter Followers 3.1MInstagram Followers 1.6M Domain Authority 89 Read Now Get Email Contact

12. Chicago Sun-Times » Music

Blog https://chicago.suntimes.com/music + Follow Blog
The latest music news on shows, artists, albums, concerts and more.
Facebook Followers 414.6KTwitter Followers 543.2KInstagram Followers 80.4K Domain Authority 90 Read Now Get Email Contact

13. Chicago Reader » Music

Blog https://chicagoreader.com/music/ + Follow Blog
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
Facebook Followers 96.6KTwitter Followers 282.2KInstagram Followers 86.7K Domain Authority 83 Read Now Get Email Contact

14. Hyde Park Herald » Music

Blog https://www.hpherald.com/arts_and_entertainme.. + Follow Blog
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Facebook Followers 11.8K Domain Authority 51 Read Now Get Email Contact

15. Elevator » Music

Blog https://www.elevatormag.com/category/music + Follow Blog
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Facebook Followers 27.2KTwitter Followers 68KInstagram Followers 112.3K Domain Authority 50 Read Now Get Email Contact

16. Firebird.

Blog https://firebirdmagazine.com/news + Follow Blog
Facebook Followers 54 Domain Authority 9 Read Now Get Email Contact

17. Holde Kunst Classical Music

Blog https://www.holdekunst.com/ + Follow Blog
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18. BAND Magazine

Blog https://www.bandthemagazine.com/ + Follow Blog
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