Brave Souls – we invite you to enjoy our eerie realm of Phantasmagoria! Delve into the realms of music, horror, literature, film, art and local haunts.
Warning! – It will be a nail biter!
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Haunted Emporium Magazine is an Independent creation – crafted by fans for our fellow brothers and sisters.
We are a gateway to a world often not seen.
Join us in embracing the enduring Specravibe which continues to beckon. And creating space which fosters collaboration, encourages artistic growth and keeps our inner creatures satiated.
Create. Rock Out. Support. Repeat.
Join us as we explore the eerie depths of the Windy City’s music and horror culture.
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Tales from the Chi
The Sonic Architect: Steve Albini’s legacy in Chicago’s Music and Horror Scene
Those familiar with Steve Albini understand how a simple Chicagoan could easily change the dynamic of music. Needless to say Albini’s assistance in creating In Utero was not fully appreciated by all metal heads until we move a few years forward on the calendar. Being a punk rocker, Steve was designed for disruption and was brilliant.
Let us explore the darker side of the spectrum and connect the gritty path of his work influenced by horror and that horror is now inspired by.
Known for its vibrant music and horror scene, Chicago tends to draw in crowds internationally. From Lolla to the Chicago Horror Film Festival , events and attractions bring numerous fans together. Collectively, these events bring millions of dollars in revenue yearly. In Behind the Curtain, we dig in to the numerous variances that go into creating experiences for those who love them.
Embrace the Beat. Guide to using Recreational Drugs at Festivals Safely.
Trick or Treat! As you further partake in Summerween. Know what is in your goodie bag! Remember Kiddies – Keep your candy clean.
Exploring alone? Navigation guide for an amaz Chicago summer adventure
One fact we can all count on is that there will be dcks somewhere. Like the summer smog, they can be difficult to ignore. The rules of being a dck generally change each year. Who is this rule keeper? Forever trends that continue to stay popular with younger attendees include the most obvious elbow, drunken two step, the vomiting of words, and touchy feely hands. Often you will run into creative folk with no regard for public germs when stacking a pbr tower in a porta john (true story).
Let us be real however, these are just the pleasantries of festival season. The reality remains that the risks for women and LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to increase even as some communities promote awareness and work in new measures for safety.
A treat for your ears:
Listen to our first Erie Audio Chronicle……. should you dare
Welcome, Creepies, to the darkest corner of the audio realm, where chilling tales and haunting melodies converge. Prepare to journey into the depths of fear and fascination as we embark on a spine-tingling adventure through the realms of horror and music.
Let Punk + fiends take you on an adventure. Prepare for madness
Prepare yourselves, for soon…soon! My Ghoulish Fiends
Nightmare Alchemy: Evil Toad Studios Conjures Steampunk Wonders with a Dark Twist
In the dimly lit depths of imagination, where history converges with fantasy, and innovation dances with Victorian-era elegance, local artisans Evil Toad Studios have embarked on an artistic journey like no other.
Welcome to a world where gears grind, brass gleams, and steam hisses ominously through the air – a world where the past meets a hauntingly beautiful future.
Originating from the gloomy depths of 1999, Evil Toad’s journey began as sinister artisans specializing in crafting macabre delights, perfect for the spine-chilling allure of Halloween and the darkest corners of the horror genre. Read more about our diabolical feinds
Create a Frightfully unique Halloween Experience. Explore Local Halloween Treats and goodies
Hello Spooky Friends! – we have officially arrived to our favorite time of year! The flow of Halloween goodies are abundant in this harvesting. Certainly ever Spooktacular Creature requires proper celebration. May we suggest this as a unique opportunity to support and get to know your friendly neighborhood creatives.
Crimson Chains of Liberty: A Macabre Ode to the Price of Independence
Beneath the crimson sky ablaze with dread. On this cursed eve – where terrors tread. As horrors awaken, the wicked and the true.
IT’S ALIVE!!!!
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This mysterious Fall Season
Post Apocolyptical Entertainment
Adjustments created during a time of slight chaos brought the largest of shifts
Don’t cry baby – it’s Saturday Night
Using Horror as Self Care
Inspired Necessity for this dreaded experience.
