Caption: What would Jules Verne do? The Steampunk aesthetic combines elements of victorian fashion, sci-fi, and punk DIY., Credit: Photo by SoulStealer.co.uk
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What would Jules Verne do? The Steampunk aesthetic combines elements of victorian fashion, sci-fi, and punk DIY. 

Desperately Seeking Steampunk

From: Teresa Chin
Length: 00:04:04

Steampunk is quickly moving from a quirky Victorian sci-fi subculture to a major inspiration for mainstream artists like Panic at the Disco and Rush. Now the genre has made its way to the music scene, inspiring industrial-meets-mandolin music. Read the full description.

Stempunk_by_soulstealer Steampunk is quickly moving from a quirky Victorian sci-fi subculture to a major inspiration for mainstream artists like Panic at the Disco and Rush. Teresa Chin brings you through the musical world of steampunk, incluidng interviews with Abney Park, Vernian Process, and Doctor Elemental.

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Piece Description

Steampunk is quickly moving from a quirky Victorian sci-fi subculture to a major inspiration for mainstream artists like Panic at the Disco and Rush. Teresa Chin brings you through the musical world of steampunk, incluidng interviews with Abney Park, Vernian Process, and Doctor Elemental.

Broadcast History

KALX (90.7 FM Berkeley) - April 14, 2011

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

In the late 1980s, a little-known genre of science fiction called Steampunk emerged, combining elements of the Victorian age with futuristic technology and themes. Since then, Steampunk has expanded both its fanbase and its scope, and some trendwatchers are calling it the next big thing music.

OUTRO:

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Behold the Machine Vernian Process Behold the Machine. Gilded Age Records 2010 00:05
Fighting Trousers Professor Elemental More Tea?. Teasea Records 2011 00:10
Airship Pirates Abney Park Aether Shanties. none 2009 00:10