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Blackcraft Coffee has made its way to the West Coast. The witchy café has been serving guests in Salem, Massachusetts, for a few years. Early in 2026, they opened their second location in the City of Angels. Its wicked ambiance and delicious coffee make it a must-stop when you need your caffeine fix.
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HorrorCon LA is a relatively new horror convention that started in 2022. It happens in Los Angeles annually, typically around the fall. But this year, the event moved up its dates and took place during summerween. While it’s been going on for a few years, this was my first time checking it out. Here’s a closer look at the frightful festivities!
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Muñeca introduces a new age within the gothic horror genre. While the novel has classic gothic elements, the plot focuses on a queer, Latine working-class witch. Author Cynthia Gómez delivers a story that’s filled with surreal and real horrors and calls out societal injustices committed against marginalized communities. This is not your typical tale of horror, and it’s one that needs to be told.
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The queens of darkness, The Boulet Brothers, recently went on tour with the finalists of Dragula: Titans season 2. They were joined by Abhora, Jay Kay, Jaharia, and the winner of S2, Evah Destruction. The Titans Tour of Terror traveled across the U.S., and I attended the show in Los Angeles. What a night of drag entertainment!
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UK-based band Hurtsfall has come out with a new single titled “Memento Mori.” The darkwave/post-punk group is no stranger to macabre subject matter when it comes to their music, and their latest release confronts death head on. It’s brooding, introspective, and, oddly enough, pulsing with life.
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BRUJITAS (Spanish for “little witches”) is an upcoming sci-fi dramedy series centering on a group of women of color who are discovering their inner powers. Created and written by Natalie Garcia, the series stars a Latina cast and weaves the magic of culture and spirituality into the narrative. Recently, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles hosted a panel called Mujeres Taking the Lead: A New Era in Film and TV. It brought together the cast and crew for a fascinating discussion about the project.
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La Carmina has established herself as an authority when it comes to alternative subcultures and eccentric adventures. She launched her travel and fashion blog La Carmina in 2007, making her one of the pioneers of blogging, particularly in the goth space. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she’s worked on amazing projects and earned many accolades.
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If you want to feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to the Victorian period, head to Burnt Umber Coffee & Tea Room. Located in Garden Grove, California, this cafe is beautifully decorated and has a delightful beverage selection. They’ve been open for a few years, and I finally stopped in.
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Horror film director John Carpenter is coming out with his first graphic novel titled Cathedral through Storm King Comics. It’s set to debut this summer and will divulge a whole new tale of terror. Here’s what’s been announced so far!
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Black Moon Cosmetics now has a brick-and-mortar store in Burbank, California! The brand launched an online shop in 2015 and has grown an amazing following of dark beauty enthusiasts who adore their products. They opened at the beginning of 2026 and are located just a few blocks away from what is known as Burbank’s “Horror Row,” a street lined with spooky small businesses. I finally paid a visit to the makeup store and am here to give you a peek behind the curtain.
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