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If you haven’t heard of Midsummer Scream, let me just say it’s become the world’s biggest Halloween and horror convention. Since 2016, it has haunted the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, annually. I started attending in 2018 and have covered it on Vamp Jenn’s Corner ever since.
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I am utterly fascinated with the Victorian era, so when I got wind of an event called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark, I had to check it out. The immersive experience was presented by the creators of the podcast Terrifying True Stories and took place at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. The evening included four haunting tales staged in four different Victorian manors.
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Much has been written about the goth subculture, ranging from scholarly literature to pop culture reads. I must admit that I have not read many books on goth. When I first started getting into goth as a teen in the late 90s/early 2000s, I got most of my information from the internet and personal experiences and observations. At the time, there weren’t many books published about the subculture, so I learned about it by browsing the web via goth chat rooms and websites that were around then.
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Of all the posts I’ve done on the Dark Art Emporium, this one makes me sad to write. At the beginning of May, founder Jeremy Schott sent an email announcing the closing of the gallery. I couldn’t believe it. He, along with co-owner Jeremy Cross and gallery director Lauren Martin, felt it was the best decision to make. They recently hosted their final art show, “The Abyssal Zone: An Exploration of the Deep.” May 31st will be the last day they’re open.
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April is a very special time but not because Easter usually takes place. The month is the official halfway mark to October, which means it’s halfway to Halloween! I know some people may roll their eyes wondering why there’s a need to think so far ahead and speed through the year. However, I don’t see it that way. Half-o-ween is more of an occasion to keep the spooky spirit alive and serves as a reminder that everyday can be Halloween if that’s what makes us happy. It’s become such a big deal in the Halloween and horror community in my area that there are even a few events happening to celebrate it. I thought it’d be fun to round up some of the relevant content I’ve created on Vamp Jenn’s Corner and feature it here. Enjoy, and I hope you find a special way to commemorate Halfway to Halloween.
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A vampire convention was recently hosted in Los Angeles, and there was no way Vamp Jenn was going to miss it! Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend was dedicated to the undead and took place at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. To my knowledge, this was the first year the event took place, and I’m excited to give you a look inside.
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After debuting various singles over the last couple of years, Ceremony Shadows has finally released their first full-length album, Ascension. The Portland-based band, which is comprised of producer Timo and vocalists Anastasia and Jakub, is known for crafting entrancing ritual darkwave that’s imbued with layers of existential significance. Their LP delivers a magnetic soundscape filled with gems.
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Midsummer Scream has just announced a few teasers about this year’s festivities. The event is the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, and I make it a point to attend every year. I was excited to learn about what’s in store and had to share it here with you all.
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Ritual darkwave band Ceremony Shadows is gearing up for the release of their upcoming full-length album. As fans excitedly wait for that project to drop, the band has unveiled one more single that will be included on the LP. “Prey” is as every bit as delicious as the previous tracks they’ve produced thus far.
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Seatemples has been active in the goth music scene for over a decade and continues to entrance listeners with their sound from their homebase in Chile. I had the pleasure of interviewing the members a couple of years ago. At the time, they hinted at a larger project they had in the works. That project was their EP, Los Templos Marinos, which they just released. I immersed myself in the songs and am impressed by what they’ve produced.
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