20 Best Chicago Music Blogs and Websites in 2024

1. Pitchfork

Pitchfork, an influential online music publication, was founded in 1996 by Ryan Schreiber. Initially based in Minneapolis, the site quickly gained a reputation for its in-depth and sometimes unconventional music reviews, which helped shape the tastes of a generation of indie music fans. Schreiber, who started the site during his college days, moved its operations to Chicago as it grew in prominence. Pitchfork's impact is highlighted by its role in propelling artists like Arcade Fire and Bon Iver into the spotlight. Over the years, the publication expanded its offerings to include news, interviews, and multimedia content such as Pitchfork.tv, an online music video channel launched in 2011.
Blog pitchfork.com
Facebook Followers 1.5MTwitter Followers 3.2MInstagram Followers 1.5M Frequency 3 posts / month Domain Authority 89 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 Copy email. We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Riot Fest

Blog riotfest.org
Facebook Followers 319.6KTwitter Followers 94.9KInstagram Followers 149.2K Frequency 4 posts / week Domain Authority 67 Get Email Contact

3. Newcity Music

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.
Blog music.newcity.com
Facebook Followers 6.9KTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 7.2K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 56 Get Email Contact

4. In The Loop Magazine

Blog beintheloopchicago.com
Facebook Followers 10.7KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 9.6K Frequency 6 posts / month Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact

5. Chicago Classical Review

Blog chicagoclassicalreview.com
Frequency 5 posts / month Domain Authority 46 Get Email Contact

6. Chicago Sun-Times » Music

Blog chicago.suntimes.com
Facebook Followers 412.6KTwitter Followers 548.1KInstagram Followers 67K Frequency 7 posts / week Domain Authority 90 Get Email Contact

7. Chicago Reader » 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.
Blog chicagoreader.com
Facebook Followers 95.7KTwitter Followers 282.2KInstagram Followers 77.6K Frequency 12 posts / week Domain Authority 83 Get Email Contact

8. Elevator » Music

Blog elevatormag.com
Facebook Followers 27.7KTwitter Followers 68KInstagram Followers 121.8K Frequency 18 posts / year Domain Authority 50 Get Email Contact

9. Chicago Music Exchange Blog

Blog chicagomusicexchange.com
Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 58 Get Email Contact

10. Hyde Park Herald » Music

www.hpherald.com - RSS Results in section(s) arts_and_entertainment/music only for asset type(s) of article
Blog hpherald.com
Facebook Followers 11.4K Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact

11. Studio 11 Chicago Blog

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Blog studio11chicago.com
Facebook Followers 9.2K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact

12. The People's Music School 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.
Blog peoplesmusicschool.org
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 976Instagram Followers 2.1K Frequency 2 posts / quarter Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact

13. Holde Kunst Classical Music

Blog holdekunst.com
Frequency 7 posts / year Domain Authority 18 Get Email Contact

14. Merit School of Music Blog

Merit School of Music is a nationally accredited music school located in Chicago, removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Blog meritmusic.org
Facebook Followers 5.1K Frequency 1 post / month Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact

15. Jamie O'Reilly Blog

Blog jamieoreilly.com
Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact

16. BAND Magazine

Blog bandthemagazine.com
Frequency 6 posts / year Domain Authority 1 Get Email Contact

17. Chicago Summer Music Camp Blog

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Blog summermusiccampchicago.com
Facebook Followers 2.2KTwitter Followers 91Instagram Followers 643 Frequency 9 posts / year Domain Authority 17 Get Email Contact

18. Firebird.

Blog firebirdmagazine.com
Frequency 5 posts / year Domain Authority 9 Get Email Contact