Steampunk

Steampunk music is a eclectic and anachronistic genre that combines Victorian-era aesthetics with industrial and sci-fi elements, characterized by a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and electronic music. Typically featuring lush, orchestral instrumentation, such as accordions, cellos, and pianos, steampunk music often incorporates distorted guitars, driving beats, and atmospheric synths. Emerging in the 1990s and 2000s, steampunk music draws inspiration from the works of H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, and other pioneers of science fiction. The genre's cultural significance lies in its celebration of individuality and creativity, embracing a DIY ethos and a fascination with retro-futurism. Steampunk music often intersects with goth, industrial, and cabaret styles, but its unique blend of nostalgia and futurism sets it apart. With its emphasis on storytelling and theatricality, steampunk music creates an immersive experience, inviting listeners to enter a world of science fiction and fantasy.

Top Sub-Genres
Dark Cabaret
Latest Steampunk Release
undefined album image
Head Spin (Signals Mix)
Single - Released June 20, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
The Dresden Dolls
Aurelio Voltaire
The Birthday Massacre
Steam Powered Giraffe
AlicebanD
Thomas Dolby
Top Playlists
weird girl music 6 Steampunk artists
One-Eyed Doll Top Radio 4 Steampunk artists
Katzenjammer Top Radio 4 Steampunk artists
Your Top Songs 2023 (2) 2 Steampunk artists
Old Gods of Appalachia 2 Steampunk artists
Mindless Self Indulgence Top Radio 1 Steampunk artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 45 Steampunk artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 747 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Steampunk artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. June 20, 2025
  2. June 13
  3. June 13
  4. April 15
  5. April 11
  6. March 28
  7. March 7
  8. February 28
  9. February 14
  10. February 12
  11. January 31
  12. December 16, 2024
  13. December 13
  14. December 13
  15. December 12
  16. December 6
  17. November 19
  18. October 19
  19. October 1
  20. September 24
  21. September 17
  22. September 12
  23. September 10
  24. August 9
  25. August 9
  26. August 3
  27. August 2
  28. July 26
  29. July 16
  30. July 15
  31. July 12
  32. June 28
  33. June 21
  34. June 14
  35. June 11
  36. May 30
  37. May 28
  38. April 25
  39. April 25
  40. February 29