purple SKY - A Japanese Rock Magazine

Purple SKY is a quarterly publication dedicated to creating awareness of Japanese rock music and its alternative culture. Our staff and writers are dedicated to translating the words of the artists with clarity, beauty and understanding. The magazine is owned by Clear Phoenix Media, LLC and is released seasonally in the spring, summer, fall and winter.

Press

All releases are in .pdf format.

Otakon panel press release

Spring Issue press release

Hot Topic distribution press release

Distribution

Purple SKY magazine is available through the following distributors.

UBIquity Distributors
Ingram Periodicals

If your favorite store/newsstand doesn't carry purple SKY, please tell them about us and have them contact our distributors. You may also send us their contact info directly. Please send all inquiries to . Thank you.

Media Kit

Download our online media kit (.pdf, 1 mb)

Jobs

Join the Purple SKY team and be a part of the only English print magazine dedicated to Japanese rock music. Purple SKY is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference and influence the Japanese music scene in North America and abroad.

Positions listed below are volunteer and non-pay. However, we will work to reimburse our writers for certain pre-determined expenses. All applicants should email a resume or proposal with two sample writing pieces pertaining to the position being applied for. Please email all inquiries to .

Feature Writer

Our features writers should have a unique voice and style. Motivation and dedication are key to showcasing the artists we wish to present to readers. Interview and research skills are necessary. Japanese language skills are a big plus.

Editorial Writers

Our editorial writers should have a strong voice and be individual thinkers who aren't afraid of letting their opinions known. These opinions will help purple SKY develop new content based on ideas, news and releases.

Live Reporter - Domestic
Live Reporter - Abroad (Europe, Japan)

Live reporters should be friendly, talkative and love to interact with the crowd. We are looking for reporters on the West Coast and in the South (Texas). Applicants must be willing to travel. Interview and research skills are necessary.

Music CD/DVD reviewers - non visual-kei

Reviewers should send in two samples of review work, between 200-400 words. We are not looking for song by song reviews and want our reviewers to develop their own unique style. In depth knowledge of music history and the current music scene in Japan is a plus.

Street Team Manager (volunteer position)

The street team manager will keep track of all street team members and activities. This position requires research skills and organization. Duties will include maintaining mailing lists, keeping a calendar of events and sending out necessary materials to street team members as well as following up on events. There may be some travel involved.

Design Assistant (unpaid internship)

The design assistant will work directly under the Art Director. Duties will include setup of layouts in InDesign, text formatting, editing photos, and collaborating creatively on concepts and execution. Also, the design assistant will keep in contact with print houses and other outside companies. Applicants must send in a design/illustration portfolio or collection of work, and a resume. Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is a must. Applicants must also have their own computer setup. Web programming experience is a plus.

Contact

If you'd like to send a letter to the editor, please email . Please do not send attachments. Letters sent to the editor may be printed in future issues and therefore become the property of Clear Phoenix Media, LLC.

If you have a general inquiry, please email .

Mailing address (PO BOXES cannot accept Fedex, UPS or DHL):

Clear Phoenix Media, LLC
PO BOX 1271
West Caldwell, NJ 07007