Author: Jennifer Vasquez

I'm a writer and an avid reader. I was classically trained in voice years ago and once aspired to become an opera singer. I enjoy immersing myself in music, from classical to goth rock tunes. I'm fascinated with vampires, all things spooky, vintage style and old Hollywood films. My website covers events, people, places and topics that embody all that is odd and macabre.
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Mörksugga Creates a Cryptic Universe in His Debut Dark Ambient & Industrial Album ‘Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut’

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Mörksugga
Mörksugga 

Dark soundscapes are emanating from Scandinavian lands, generated by Mörksugga. This one-man band was formed by Ulrik who’s based in Sweden and has been involved in the music scene since he was a teen. He recently released his first full-length album titled Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut, which translates to “eventually, everything ends.” The work is riveting and has a pounding intensity that persists from start to finish.

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Castle De Crux Releases New EP ‘Demons We Create’ & Single “So Many Monsters” + Special Interview

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Elysia De Crux and Exor Magus De Crux
Elysia De Crux and Exor Magus De Crux

Much of the music that is popular in mainstream media and plays on radio stations appears to adhere to a fixed formula dominated by monotonous themes and superficiality. So, listening to a group like Castle De Crux is quite revitalizing and enlightening. The band’s debut EP, Demons We Create, and new single “So Many Monsters” aren’t afraid to deviate from the norm and explore the shadows that society attempts to hide.

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Art, Culture, Dining & Drink, entertainment, Travel

The Ultimate Spooky Travel Guide to Long Beach, California

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Vamp Jenn's Spooky Travel Guide to Long Beach, CA
Vamp Jenn’s Spooky Travel Guide to Long Beach, CA

Within Los Angeles County, there’s a city filled with spooky things to do—Long Beach. This SoCal city is where I grew up and holds a special place in my black heart. While there are many creepy activities and events sprawled across LA, I wanted to hone in on this slice of the California coast. I figured it’s time I create a travel guide to the LBC, mapping out macabre places you must check out. Whether you’re a visitor or local who’s pining for new spots to discover, this list is brimming with spooky finds and is meant for the traveler who appreciates the darkness.

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entertainment, Events

The Boulet Brothers’ ‘Dragula’ Season 5 Tour Recap: A Night of Dark Magic

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The Boulet Brothers have worked their dark magic yet again and put on an amazing show for the LA stop of their Dragula season 5 tour. The fifth season finalists include Blackberri, Orkgotik, Throb Zombie and winner of the Super Monster title, Niohuru X. The wicked coven has been touring across the U.S. for the past month and has been joined by various special guests along the way. Here’s a recap of the night!

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Ulvtharm Unleashes a Post-Apocalyptic Soundscape in New Album ‘7 Uthras’

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Jouni Ollila of Ulvtharm
Jouni Ollila of Ulvtharm

When you play 7 Uthras, be prepared to enter a post-apocalyptic world where shadows prevail. This is the second album by Ulvtharm, a musical project from the creative mind of Jouni Ollila, who is also the co-founder of the black industrial group MZ 412. In this new work, he constructs a decaying landscape where all hope is seemingly lost for humanity. The amalgamation of dark ambient and industrial sounds delivers an enigmatic and cinematic listening experience.   

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Culture, Film, Lifestyle

Spotlight Feature: Ivotres Littles of Horror Movies & Beyond

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Ivotres Littles of Horror Movies and Beyond
Ivotres Littles of Horror Movies and Beyond

“Do you like scary movies?” -Ghostface from Scream (1996)

This is the question Ivotres Littles explores through her platform, Horror Movies and Beyond. Her YouTube channel is a treasure trove of horror content, from scary movie reviews to celebrity interviews to explorations into the unknown. Through her features, she analyzes, in an entertaining way, what makes horror so enticing.  

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Macabre Shoutout: Black Rose Moves Makes Their Grand Debut With “Summer of Sorrow”

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Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves
Grant Leon and Mark Neat of Black Rose Moves

There’s no denying that the goth music scene continues to grow, and Black Rose Moves is a testament to that. The duo consists of Grant Leon and Mark Neat who are based in Birmingham in the UK. They’re a new band that’s putting their own twist on the darkwave and post-punk genres. Their single, “Summer of Sorrow,” marks their grand debut and, despite the title, makes you want to dance your sorrows away instead of wallow.

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Events, occult

Blasphemeet: An Occult Market Experience

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Vamp Jenn at Blasphemeet
Vamp Jenn at Blasphemeet

Blasphemeet is a bazaar that pays homage to the darkness and pushes the envelope when it comes to exploring the morbid and sinister aspects of existence. It highlights witchcraft, the occult, Satanism, eroticism and death, featuring vendors, performances, artists and entertainment that embrace these concepts. Here’s a look inside the nefarious festivities I witnessed.

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Art, Culture

The Dark Art Emporium Resurrects in a New Space in Downtown Long Beach

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The Dark Art Emporium in downtown Long Beach
The Dark Art Emporium in downtown Long Beach

When you’re looking to take in macabre works of art in Long Beach, CA, you head to The Dark Art Emporium, otherwise simply known as DAE. The gallery has been injecting the city with doses of weirdness since 2016, hosting darkly eclectic art exhibits and showcasing a variety of oddities. I’ve attended many of their events over the years and it’s definitely one of my favorite spots in the LBC.

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Lifestyle, Travel

Vamp Jenn’s Crypts: Welcome to RavenWolf Manor

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RavenWolf Manor in Navasota, TX
RavenWolf Manor in Navasota, TX

Imagine living in a Victorian house that’s more than 130 years old. Well, that fantasy is a reality for Lawyer B Douglas II and his husband who are the owners of RavenWolf Manor in Navasota, TX. The property is a majestic 19th-century structure that brims with beauty and enchantment. Be prepared to take a step back in time and into a spellbinding realm.

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