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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Because of the popularity of steampunk with people in the goth, punk and Industrial subcultures, there is a growing movement towards establishing steampunk as a culture and lifestyle.

The most immediate form of steampunk subculture is the community of fans surrounding the genre. Others move beyond this, attempting to adopt a "steampunk" aesthetic through fashion, home decor and even music. This movement may also be (more accurately) described as "Neo-Victorianism", which is the amalgamation of Victorian aesthetic principles with modern sensibilities and technologies.

"Steampunk" fashion has no set guidelines, but tends to synthesize punk, goth and rivet styles as filtered through the Victorian era. This may include Mohawks and extensive piercings with corsets and tattered petticoats, Victorian suits with goggles and boots with large soles and buckles or straps, and the ****** fashion and Elegant Gothic Aristocrat styles.

"Steampunk" music is even less defined, and tends to apply to any modern musicians whose music evokes a feeling of the Victorian era or steampunk. This may include such diverse artists as Abney Park, Vernian Process, Rasputina, Thomas Dolby, Paul Roland, The Dresden Dolls, Sarah Brightman, Emilie Autumn, and Jill Tracy.

I thought that a bit more information on the actual (pseudo-) subculture would be appreciated.