Steam Powered Giraffe

About the Artist

Steam Powered Giraffe is a truly unique and theatrical music act known for blending steampunk aesthetics with a blend of folk, rock, and vaudeville-style performances. Originating from San Diego, the trio combines intricate harmonies, mechanical robot personas, and cheeky, narrative-driven songs that create an otherworldly atmosphere both on recordings and live shows. Their performances are as much about the visual spectacle as the music itself, with band members clad in elaborate makeup and costumes, acting as sentient automatons. Fans often note the deeply human emotion conveyed through these staged mechanical characters, especially in songs like "I'll Rust With You," which touches on themes of loyalty and decay with sparkling sincerity. Their top songs like "Honeybee" and "Brass Goggles" reflect playful, sometimes whimsical storytelling, mixing humor and pathos in a way that makes their fanbase both loyal and delightfully quirky. If you've ever wondered what it would sound like if Victorian robots formed a band and toured the world without ever quite losing their souls, Steam Powered Giraffe is that enigmatic experience.