20 Best Chicago Music Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. Newcity Music

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Description 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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2. In The Loop Magazine

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3. Chicago Reader » Music

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Description 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 96.8KTwitter 282.2KInstagram 96.3K Domain Authority 83 Get Email Contact Read Now

4. Chicago Sun-Times » Music

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Description The latest music news on shows, artists, albums, concerts and more from Chicago Sun-Times.
Facebook 449.7KTwitter 540.5KInstagram 114.5K Domain Authority 91 Get Email Contact Read Now

5. Pitchfork

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6. Riot Fest

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Description 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!
Facebook 321.9KTwitter 94.9KInstagram 187K Domain Authority 66 Get Email Contact Read Now

7. Chicago Classical Review

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8. Elevator » Music

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Description View Elevator posts in the [object Object] category.
Facebook 26.6KTwitter 68KInstagram 107.6K Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact Read Now

9. Hyde Park Herald » Music

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Description www.hpherald.com - RSS Results in section(s) arts_and_entertainment/music only for asset type(s) of article
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10. Chicago Music Exchange Blog

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11. Merit School of Music Blog

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Description Merit School of Music is a nationally accredited music school located in Chicago, removing barriers to high-quality music education.
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12. The People's Music School Blog

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Description 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
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13. Studio 11 Chicago Blog

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Description RECORDING STUDIOS IN CHICAGO
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14. Jamie O'Reilly Blog

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Description 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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15. Chicago Summer Music Camp Blog

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Description summer music camp chicago
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16. Holde Kunst Classical Music

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17. Firebird.

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