The Clockwork Dolls

The clockwork dolls, are a steam punk/musical/female vocalist trio that began in 2007. They share a combination of skills, including acting, writing and being able to fuse ages to create their imaginative music. Their music is often a storytelling fantasy consisting of airships and marvelous steam contraptions which are given audio interpretations throughout their songs.

their official logo is of a bronzed rose compass from the steam age.

So far they have two albums, one self titled and the other called Dramatis personae. Hopefully they will plan another album sometime for the near future.

The Cog is Dead, an ideal steampunk band

On recent Internet explorations, i happened to stumble upon something really beautiful. in fact so beautiful its the only thing Ive listened to since.
The cog is dead is a four piece band that's uses many instruments. whilst they don't sound industrial, theoretically, their experimentation with steam inspired "noise" could fit the description, with many clunking, smoky and tick like noises in amongst their rhythmic tunes.Amongst their four members, they do vocals, piano, guitars, bass, drums, kazoo, banjo and accordion (probably more)
the only negative of this project is that its well and truly over with one CD, and no sign of return. which is a shame really, personally i would have loved to listen to the many albums they have not written. anyway, even though they don't write anymore, I'm still enjoying what they did give us, you can listen for yourself below:

Steampunk, in brief

(the above image from google images)

For a really unique and creative sub-culture, I'm surprised I'm not that interested in steam punk fashions, while I like some things of it, others I'm just not that fussed on. (however i wont deny it is quite fascinating)

Some of you may have an excellent understanding of what a steam punk is, while some of you may have never even heard the term. So here goes for a brief explanation:

The subculture is a reflection of the past (mainly the industrial and steam age) and debatably combining the past with the future.

Here's some of the main aspects: a lot of bronzed accessories, usually matched with black/sometimes white, like many other cultures you can break the associated "rules"

However, what exactly  steam punks wear is completely up to them, generally its a good idea to look at the available occupations of the era: for example, then we had:

• Pirates, they would probably wear brown leather boots, tight pants, loose white/tea stained shirt, along with thick belts, and chains holding enlarged mechanisms and pendants, telescopes, compasses

• Early plane flight attendant, probably boots and jeans as well, chances of military style clothing would be much higher! Double breasted jackets, helmets, goggles, studded belts etc;
• Victorian lady, much more elegant: corsets heavy, long skirts/dresses these are the ones more inclined to wear necklaces with gears and such hanging off them! Shoes can probably be more detailed: large bronze buckles, thick bronze zippers, necklaces, lace, opera glasses etc;
• Explorer, buckled shoes, and trousers, with lovely vests/coats etc, you could wear a bronzed self made bow tie, or gloves, specs, walking sticks, telescopes pocket watches
• Motorist, Trousers, lace up boots, vests coats, if you were to use this occupation as an influence, i think you could do allot in terms of all your brass bits and pieces: i can visualize motor pieces having a big impact upon the look! If you try i believe that cylinders would look rather wonderful! Aside that, top hats, single lens!
• Hunter, jeans, trousers, blouses, vests, corsets, Russian military hats, weaponry (guns, maybe even arrows/spears

weather you would like to use steam punk fashions for every day or as a dress up, you'll find many places to shop for all this, and maybe evn make your own! I recomend you visit http://www.steampunkemporium.com/ Thats all for now sadly! ive had a long tireing day, hopefully i didnt contradict myself (as i often do when im tired, and the fact my computer is freezing therefor not highlighting spelling errors) and you found the article interesting and useful. look out for more in the future!