Releasing music is not magical. You don’t need some record label A&R rep discovering your band and signing you over to the label’s indentured servitude. It’s all business. If you want to record, you book time in a …
Archive for the ‘DIY’ Category
The White City Rippers Release Old-Timey Mad Scientist Music EP
Dec
17
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V is for Villians’ Debut Album Hits Heavy
May
23
I first met V is for Villains a little less than a year ago when we were hosting a table at Wizard World Chicago. The band had taken it upon themselves to dress up in their lavish outfits and …
A TON Of Stuff For the Discerning Event-Goer This Week & Weekend!
Apr
09
My my what a week ahead of us we have! With the ever broadening array of things to do both vintage, retro, and steampunk, how can one decide? Well, we’re here to help you!
The Classic Remastered “A Trip To …
How Highwind Steamworks Works
Apr
05
Go to Steampunk Chicago events or local cons and you will undoubtedly see the merchandise table of Jeff Platt and Dawn Przybylski, Highwind Steamworks. They craft jewelry, leatherwork, goggles and other steampunk gear. You can also visit their Etsy …
White City Rippers & Vourteque Part of Dave Barratt’s “Beatles Complete on Ukulele” Project
Feb
21
A bit ago an old friend of mine, David Barratt, contacted me and asked me if I’d like to be a part of his “Beatles Complete on Ukulele” project. I, of course, told him yes and immediately …
Forteza Fitness to Offer a Sporting Work-Out
Jan
05
After stuffing my face with old-world dumplings and hefty European brews at Szalas and Klas in 2011, it’s time to make a New Year’s resolution to improve my physical fitness (and avoid the rich man’s disease: gout). Fortunately, Forteza Fitness…
T-Pain Continues Modern Musician Trend to Embrace Steampunk
Dec
16
Fresh on the heels of Justin Bieber’s bizarre attempt at a steampuk music video, and in the vein of such rockers as Primus and Rush, comes the news that T-Pain’s new tour and album will be, of course, …
New Frenchy & The Punk Music Video + Introducing The Lords & Ladies DJs
Jul
12
Ah music! That’s kind of a lot of what we do here at Steampunk Chicago. It probably helps that 4 of the 5 main contributors are musicians, DJs and/or producers in their own right. That aside, do check out the …
Jelly Boy of The Squidling Brothers Caught in Queens Fire
Jul
06
On Saturday, July 2nd Jellyboy The Clown of The Squidling Brothers was caught in a non-performance related fire in his friend’s Queens apartment. He’s presently in critical, but stable condition and can use any and all of our wishes and …
Further Impetus to See The Loneliest Monk
Jun
28
We’re a bit smitten with The Loneliest Monk. They make us giddy live. Our earlier post on them described Michelle Morales’ sexy cello appeal. Masked drummer Miles Benjamin comes across as a combination of a dapper jewel thief and …
