Entertainment
Staff Report | Jan 1, 2023
January appears to be a quiet month for new arrivals on streaming services, which means it might be a good time to catch up on earlier releases you’ve missed. However, there are a few highlights, including The Prestige on Hulu, Strange World on Disney+, and The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Dec 31, 2022
When it comes to movies and TV series with steampunk appeal, 2022 was a decidedly mixed bag. The year saw some notable releases, but it was also a period of turmoil for some of the top streaming services, which have become major sources of steampunk-related entertainment.
Music
Staff Report | Dec 29, 2022
This year’s musical highlights included new albums from Frenchy and the Punk, Abney Park, Victor and the Bully, Madam Misfit, Feline and Strange, and Unwoman. CPYist, a new steampunk-inspired band from Germany, released its debut album along with some eye-popping videos.
World of Steampunk
Staff Report | Dec 21, 2022
Including scenes from holiday events; The real origins of Santa Claus(es); An interview with Vallejo’s Steampunk Santa; What steampunks want for Christmas; Holiday greetings from our steampunk friends.
Events
Staff Report | Dec 10, 2022
The event will feature the the final Edwardian Ball performances of Rosin Coven, the dark cabaret music ensemble that launched the first Edwardian Ball in 2000. It’s scheduled for Feb. 3-4, 2023 at the Regency Center in San Francisco.
Steampunk Art
Staff Report | Dec 8, 2022
Steampunk “re-imagineer” Bruce Rosenbaum has teamed up with Atlas Obscura to present a four-part online lecture series that will examine “the history, design, and philosophy of Steampunk.”
Events
Staff Report | Dec 6, 2022
The Venardos Circus is performing its last shows of the year in Florida, and with its nod to old-time circus experiences, it’s offering a 20 percent discount for readers of The Steampunk Explorer.
Music
Staff Report | Dec 6, 2022
Professor Elemental and Victor Ghastly have collaborated on a new EP while Unwoman unveiled an EP of holiday tunes and Madam Misfit released a new music video from her album Pandora's Box.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Dec 1, 2022
Viewers can expect lots of holiday movies this month, but for steampunk fans, the major highlights are the Season 3 premiere of His Dark Materials on HBO Max and Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Pinocchio on Netflix.
World of Steampunk
Staff Report | Nov 25, 2022
In this episode: The chap hop maestro discusses his recent work, including a new board game and his starring role in a comedy-horror film. Also: What happened to Geoffrey, his orangutan butler, and how American audiences differ from those in the UK.
Crowdfunding
Staff Report | Nov 15, 2022
It’s been a busy couple of months for steampunk-related Kickstarter campaigns, and here are two more for your consideration. Two others have about seven more days to meet their funding goals.
Music
Staff Report | Nov 10, 2022
Music acts that cater to steampunk fans have been busy lately, with new releases from Frenchy and the Punk, Fate Gear, and Unwoman, while Madam Misfit’s second album is waiting in the wings. Here’s a roundup.
Events
Staff Report | Nov 9, 2022
The new SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity recruited members of the Sacramento Steampunk Society to act as hosts for its inaugural fundraising event, and the Society helped transform the space into a steampunk experience.
Events
Staff Report | Nov 8, 2022
Whether you’re in the North, East, West, or South (in the U.S.) or Way South (New Zealand), there’s a steampunk event this weekend, including TeslaCon, Steampunk November, Steampunk Adventurers Weekend, and Steampunk the Thames.
Entertainment
Staff Report | Oct 30, 2022
Netflix is offering most of the streaming treats in November, with premieres for two original series – 1899 and Wednesday – plus the long-awaited sequel to Enola Holmes. Other highlights include Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow on Prime Video.
World of Steampunk
Staff Report | Oct 28, 2022
This episode has a Halloween theme, including an interview with author Leanna Renee Hieber. Also: A tour of Transylvania, featuring the region’s steampunk attractions, and a steampunk-style homage to Spaghetti Westerns.
Books
Staff Report | Oct 25, 2022
Leanna Renee Hieber is best known to steampunk fans for her historical fantasies, and for her appearances at steampunk events. But she’s now promoting A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts.
Crowdfunding
Staff Report | Oct 18, 2022
Four steampunk-related campaigns have launched in the past week, joining three others that are still in progress. If that’s not enough, at least five additional campaigns are set to launch in the near future.
World of Steampunk
By Stephen Beale | Oct 12, 2022
Our foray into video continued in late September with Episode 2 of The World of Steampunk, our new YouTube series. And once again, the project proved to be a learning experience. Here’s a look behind the scenes.
Observances
Staff Report | Oct 6, 2022
Early October brings a series of international observances that happen to coincide with steampunk interests. But it appears that 2022 will be the last year the world celebrates one of those occasions, Ada Lovelace Day, at least as an organized event.
