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 …
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New Frenchy & The Punk Music Video + Introducing The Lords & Ladies DJs
Jul
12
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Further Impetus to See The Loneliest Monk
Jun
28
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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 …
Autre Monde Brings Fresh Fare to Chicago
Jun
18
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Almost a year ago now we heard rumor of an alternative world/steampunk styled restaurant and bar that was to open in Berwyn and go by the name Autre Monde. Of course this was exciting news to those of us in …
The Chicago Steampunk Apartment Gets Featured
Apr
28
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As the steampunk aesthetic continues to grow beyond fashion, music, conventions, and modded gadgets and computers, a passion for antiques, clocks, taxidermy, and oddities can quickly expand to encompass one’s surroundings, including exploring unique shops and boutiques that specialize …
This Week in Steampunk, April 4
Apr
06
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A weekly look into what has happened, and will be happening in all that is Steampunk.
Threadless has now this lovely shirt available in their shop in both gentlemen and ladies sizes. For a mere $20 bucks it too can …
The Circus as a Steampunk Trope
Feb
14
Regardless of what anyone says, I stand by the notion that steampunk is an impossible idea to ultimately define (at least as I write this it still seems to be). That does not, however, mean it is impossible to …
Chicago’s Loneliest Monk’s New Video Out
Jan
19
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You may remember that more than a few months ago we posted a call for extras in a “steampunk Alice in Wonderland” music video for Chicago’s alt-baroque pop band The Loneliest Monk.
Well the video is here, and yes, …
Steampunk Christmas Party a Clockwork Dream
Dec
31
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With a mechanical arm, typewriter key beard, and fanciful monocle on a real wooden hat, Steampunk Santa greeted guests and provided cheer to hundreds at the year’s end Clockwork Christmas! Fancy dressed patrons, steampunk angels, and fortune tellers from miles …
A Very Clockwork Christmas
Dec
15
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We know, it’s been awhile, but we are OFFICIALLY back to Exit with another rendition of our original, popular and all together maddening CLOCKWORK VAUDEVILLE!
This month we feature the “Clockwork Christmas” which has been graciously booked by our …
Carnivale Delirium a HUGE success!
Oct
27
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My gods! When we were contacted by Matterz from the Squidling Brothers all the way back in July about doing an event in October we never thought it would turn into the giant celebration that it did. Without a doubt, …
