15 Best Illinois Music Blogs and Websites in 2025
Illinois Music Blogs
Here are 15 Best Illinois Music Blogs you should follow in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
1. Run The Trap Blog
Blog https://runthetrap.com/blog/ + Follow Blog
The best trap music, EDM, and Hip Hop news, downloads, and mixes. Run The Trap was created to bring underground trap music, Hip Hop, club music, and other related genres to the forefront.
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Facebook Followers 1.1MTwitter Followers 36.9KInstagram Followers 117.3K Domain Authority 65 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Fashionably Early
Blog https://www.fashionably-early.com/ + Follow Blog
Fashionably Early provides news and downloads & stream for albums, EPs, mixtapes, songs, videos & much more from the freshest hip-hop, rap, and R&B artists.
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Facebook Followers 4.1KTwitter Followers 20.5KInstagram Followers 20.2K Domain Authority 44 Read Now Get Email Contact
3. 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.
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Facebook Followers 7.2KTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 9.8K Domain Authority 56 Read Now Get Email Contact
4. Illinois Music Education Association Blog
Blog https://ilmea.org/blog + Follow Blog
The Illinois Music Education Association exists to advocate for universal access to comprehensive music education; deliver exemplary professional development for educators; and provide outstanding musical experiences for all Illinois learners facilitated by licensed music educators.MORE Email ****@ilmea.org
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 3.5K Domain Authority 38 Read Now Get Email Contact
5. Chicago Jazz and Blues Blog
Blog https://www.chicagojazz.com/blog-1 + Follow Blog
ChicagoJazz.com features an updated jazz calendar, interviews with local and national artists, club & venue guides, previews of upcoming performances, reviews, musician profiles, and more!
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Facebook Followers 25KTwitter Followers 2.2KInstagram Followers 3.2K Domain Authority 39 Read Now Get Email Contact
6. Peoria Music Live Blog
Blog https://www.peoriamusiclive.com/music-notes + Follow Blog
Peoria Music Live is a centralized resource for live music in Central Illinois. With the power of social media, we find all the live music happening in our area and share it with you in real time. With our website, we go deeper into the artists, venues, scene,s and stories behind the shows.MORE Email ****@peoriamusiclive.com
Facebook Followers 22.4KTwitter Followers 56Instagram Followers 2.6K Domain Authority 19 Read Now Get Email Contact
7. 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.
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Facebook Followers 97.2KTwitter Followers 282.2KInstagram Followers 84.6K Domain Authority 83 Read Now Get Email Contact
8. NIU Arts Blog » Music
Blog https://niuarts.com/category/music/ + Follow Blog
Latest music news from NIU Arts.The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University is a major provider of artistic presentations and services to the region to strengthen student learning and faculty and student artistry and research.MORE Email ****@niu.edu
Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 40.2KInstagram Followers 32.4K Domain Authority 16 Read Now Get Email Contact
9. Northshore Concert Band Blog
Blog https://northshoreband.org/blog + Follow Blog
A tradition of musical excellence on Chicago's North Shore, NCB presents an annual four concert subscription series, a variety of education and outreach events, and a summer concert series.
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Facebook Followers 2.7KTwitter Followers 3.3K Domain Authority 30 Read Now Get Email Contact
10. 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.
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Facebook Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 961Instagram Followers 2.4K Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact
11. Chicago, The Band
Blog https://chicagotheband.com/news/ + Follow Blog
Find the latest news and updates on Chicago The Band.Chicago is an American rock band in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 37 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records, and are one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time.MORE Facebook Followers 1.8MTwitter Followers 56.5KInstagram Followers 98.8K Domain Authority 55 Read Now Get Email Contact
12. Choose Chicago » Music
Blog https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/music/ + Follow Blog
Articles on music, festivals, nightlife, special events, culture, and entertainment.Choose Chicago is the official tourism website for Chicago. Find guides to attractions, events, restaurants, hotels, getting around, and other vacation planning help.MORE Email ****@choosechicago.com
Facebook Followers 560.7KTwitter Followers 100.9KInstagram Followers 497.6K Domain Authority 68 Read Now Get Email Contact
13. University of Chicago Arts Blog » Music
Blog https://www.uchicagoartsblog.art/archive/cate.. + Follow Blog
Get an inside look at the music festivals, workshops, classes, performances, exhibitions, conversations, films, residencies, and more that impact the arts communities of UChicago.The University of Chicago is an art school in Chicago.MORE Email ****@uchicago.edu
Facebook Followers 7.1KTwitter Followers 6.9KInstagram Followers 5K Domain Authority 20 Read Now Get Email Contact
14. Bucktown Music Blog
Blog https://www.bucktownmusic.com/blog + Follow Blog
Bucktown Music is a family owned and operated music studio serving the residents of Chicago, providing family-oriented services that are educationally driven.
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Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 86Instagram Followers 1.6K Domain Authority 25 Read Now Get Email Contact
15. Illinois School of Music Blog
Blog https://illinoismusic.weebly.com/blog + Follow Blog
School of Music student bloggers share personal insights into the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign music experience.University of Illinois School of Music is a center for creativity and collaboration through performance, research, and education.MORE Email ****@bw.edu
Facebook Followers 4.2KTwitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 3.2K Domain Authority 3 Read Now Get Email Contact
Illinois Music Bloggers
Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | |
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J.R. Nelson | Author | chicagoreader.com | @jr1nelson | 3K | |
Jack Sperling | Writer | fashionably-early.com | @jacksperll | 1.1K | |
Carter Fife | Writer | fashionably-early.com | @carterfife | 798 | |
Zach Horowitz | Writer | fashionably-early.com | @zorowitz1085 | 63 | |
Levi Massey | Writer | fashionably-early.com | @levidmassey | 682 | |
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 | |||
Emily Antonacci | Writer & Photo Submissions | peoriamusiclive.com/music-notes | |||
Kindall Reuschel | Writer & Editor-in-chief | peoriamusiclive.com/music-notes | |||
Andrew Voras | Writer, Photographer, & Videographer | peoriamusiclive.com/music-notes | |||
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 | |
Clare Austen-Smith | Digital Content Manager | uchicagoartsblog.art/archive/category/Music | |||
Andrew Buckley | Author | illinoismusic.weebly.com/blog | |||
Conway Staunton | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Dahmin Lim | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Riley Furey | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Trixx | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Billy Yang | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Grace Holtzclaw | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Ava Vonn | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
malbin | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Branton Wandera | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Mahon Leddy | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Sophia Clemente | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Fashionably Early Staff | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Vanessa Chan | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
adolan95 | Contributor | niuarts.com | |||
ChicagoJazz.com | Contributor | chicagojazz.com | |||
Robert Rodi | Contributor | newcity.com | |||
Jazmine Gandhi | Contributor | runthetrap.com | |||
Northshoreconcertband | Contributor | northshoreband.org | |||
Greg Gaffney | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Brooke Shapiro | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Ben Moskow | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Zac Tuinei | Contributor | fashionably-early.com | |||
Cayden Brannan | Contributor | fashionably-early.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 |