Twin cities vs Chicago

[u/roadkill-knight]

I've been obsessed with music my entire life, I mean most people like music but it strikes at my heart in a profound way. I always knew no matter what else I pursue in life that my passion would almost inevitably drive me back towards the industry.

I wanted to get some input. Currently I'm in the twin cities, I really love this place and we have a lot of local music but artists on tour always avoid us (can't blame them, I pay attention and artists can sell out all their other shows while not managing to do so here). I'm thinking I should probably move to Chicago/an hour or so outside it since I'm close anyways. It seems like I'd have way more shows to go to, the local scene has to be pretty robust along with more popular artists frequenting it- way more networking opportunity. Is this a play that makes sense? It's intimidating because I've never lived somewhere that big and my first time driving in for a stadium concert I really felt the lovecraftian living and breathing of a huge city.

Probably would wait until I'm 21 because a lot will be barred from me otherwise. I'm working on a concept album and I want to be a vocalist/frontman but really I want to get into the industry any way and any job I can. I know I would definitely be happier with so many more shows to go to, if nothing else.

[u/AutoModerator]

Thanks for posting to r/musicindustry. Before you comment or ask a question, please review the resources below.

• View our AMA Calendar for past/upcoming r/musicindustry verified AMAs: https://www.reddit.com/r/musicindustry/comments/1pnz6h9/official_ama_calendar_upcoming_past_amas/
• Subreddit Rules (read before posting): https://www.reddit.com/r/musicindustry/comments/1n8vx89/start_here_how_rmusicindustry_works_read_before/ Community rules are also listed in the subreddit sidebar
• Community Discord: https://www.reddit.com/r/musicindustry/comments/1nnw4ur/introducing_the_music_industry_community_discord/
• Full Wiki(Useful for beginners): https://www.reddit.com/r/musicindustry/wiki/index

Educational only. Nothing here is legal, financial, or tax advice. Always confirm with official sources and professionals.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/SkyWizarding]

Chicago has a pretty heavy jobbing (gigging) scene and of course, Jazz, Blues, and Electronic. Outside of those, you'll find little pockets of different scenes but there's not really a ton of industry people here

[u/roadkill-knight → u/SkyWizarding]

Do you have any recommendations for what would be a good city? I'm most interested in rock and punk if that helps. For safety I need to stay in blue states so no Nashville or anything for me.  Im used to moving my entire life so now I get nomadic and restless, I'll move at the drop of a hat