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Winter 2008 Issue Corrections

Some corrections to the Winter 2008 issue of purple SKY, because even we're not perfect.

1. The Jrock Revolution interview with Jonathan Platt was written by Dave Cirone. (Sorry Dave!)

2. In the "Which Band is Right For Me" article under 1, your 4th choice says to go to page 37 to read #5. It's actually page 39.

Thank you for reading purple SKY!

Web Exclusive: Japan Nite 2008 - The Emeralds

Japan Nite 2008
The Emeralds photo

This year's Japan Nite tour is only a month away and the intriguing lineup promises a wide variety of artists who specialize in everything from guitar rock to bluegrass ukele playing. There are fresh faces like the pop-friendly girl rock of Scandal and the island rhythms of Beaches and artists new to the tour like the redhot punk act Ketchup Mania and the hardcore Detroit 7. Plus a revamped Petty Booka and rock n' roll tour veterans The Emeralds. purple SKY had a chance to speak with several of these artists for an exclusive web feature.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, first up is SXSW headliners The Emeralds who catch us up on what they've been up to since their feature in purple SKY's spring 2007 issue.

purple SKY's Japan Nite 2008 feature - The Emeralds

Buy Taste of Chaos Tour presale tickets, and win free stuff from pSKY

Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour Presale Tickets

Taste of Chaos Tour, featuring j-rock bands D'espairsRay, MUCC, and The Underneath in dates across North America this spring, begins pre-sale tickets today for most dates. Buy your tickets through the link above, and be entered to win one of three ToC t-shirts given away among all pS readers who use the link.

As if that wasn't enough, there are even more benefits:

First opportunity to purchase General Admission Floor tickets to RTOC concerts - for RTOC concerts where General Admission Floor tickets are available to buy, RTOC fans have the first chance to buy them through the RTOC ticket presale

VIP Early Access Wristbands - ALL RTOC presale ticket buyers will receive a VIP Early Access Wristband that will allow them special early access into the concert venue ahead of the general public who have purchased regular tickets - the VIP Early Access Wristbands are ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ONLINE TICKET PRESALE!

All-Access Pass Giveaway - One winner will be chosen randomly per every RTOC concert with presale tickets on sale to receive All-Access Passes to the RTOC concert for which they purchased RTOC presale tickets (e.g. one winner will be chosen from all presale ticket buyers for the 3/4 Saint Paul, MN RTOC concert to receive All-Access passes to the 3/4 Saint Paul, MN RTOC concert; one winner will be chosen from all presale ticket buyers for the 3/25 Tampa, FL RTOC concert to receive All-Access passes to the 3/25 Tampa, FL RTOC concert, etc. This All-Access Pass Giveaway applies to EVERY RTOC concert for which presale tickets are on sale.)

RTOC Flyaway Giveaway - One winner will be chosen randomly from all RTOC presale ticket buyers to receive a flyaway trip to any RTOC concert

Discounted Alternative Press Magazine Subscription and AP Magazine Booth Cut-the-Line Pass - Specially-discounted one-year Alternative Press Magazine subscription available to all RTOC presale ticket buyers for $10, that also includes with it an exclusive AP Magazine Booth "Cut-the-Line" pass - the exclusive AP Magazine Booth "Cut-the-Autograph-Line" pass allows the fan the ability to skip to the front of the AP Magazine Booth line at the 2008 Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour. The AP Magazine Booth will feature special cool promotions like meet-and-greet autograph signings with RTOC bands.

Please note that not all the shows are having a presale. The presale is for GA tickets only. You also have to sign up for a Music Today account at the website.

So what are you waiting for? Get buying!

Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour Presale Tickets

pSKY @ New York Anime Fest

Purple SKY will host an industry panel at New York Anime Fest on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5-6pm EST. Stop by and get an insider look at the Japanese music industry, publishing for a niche market. Stay 'til the end for a special announcement and a chance to win a free copy of purple SKY magazine!

New York Anime Fest website

Halloween 2007 Promotion

Halloween 07 Promo

From now until October 31st, purchase a copy of purple SKY's Fall 2006 "Halloween" issue and receive a free copy of the summer 2006 issue featuring Kirito. The fall 2006 issue features an interview with MUCC and our Buck-Tick retrospective with illustrations by Chad Walker.

US and Canada   $6.00 + $2 S&H = $8.00


International   $6.00 + $9 S&H = $15.00


New Web Exclusive: Summer 07 Unreleased Photos

Check out these exclusive photos that didn't make it into the print version of purple SKY's Summer 2007 issue.

Summer 07 Unreleased Photos

New Web Exclusive: Plastic Tree

Plastic Tree - Nega to Poji Review

Otakon 2007 with a Purple SKY

Music and animation meet on the horizon at Otakon 2007, the East coast's largest Japanese animation and cultural convention. Purple SKY magazine will host its first industry panel on Friday, July 20th in Panel 2 (rooms 324-326) at the Baltimore Convention Center from 1-2pm EST.

Join us for a presentation with boo and crank, the hosts of purple SKY no WILD ZERO radio, as they discuss the music industry, the American market, the magazine and more.

Purple SKY Panel Information

Date: Friday, July 20, 2007
Location: Otakon 2007 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Panel 2 (rooms 324-326)
Time: 1-2pm EST

New Web Exclusive: mothercoat

Those of you who had a chance to read our Spring 2007 edition will no doubt have read the fascinating interview with up and coming rockers mothercoat, whose music you can download now through JapanFiles. David Cirone had a chance to spend time with the band and catalogue what life in an indie rock band is really like.

purpleskymagazine.com/exclusive/mothercoat/

Purple SKY no WILD ZERO Radio Show

purple SKY no WILD ZERO Radio

"Japanese Rock n' Roll to Wake the Dead"

Tuesdays @ 8pm on the Tainted Reality internet radio station

Radio DJs:  Brian "boo" & Aaron "da crank"

Join the editors of purple SKY magazine, boo and crank, in their depraved weekly celebration of all things Japanese rock. Tune in to hear the freshest rock from Japan, some of our favorites, and artists featured in the magazine. Also catch up on the week's biggest news items and get the early scoop on upcoming issues of purple SKY before anyone else. Help us bring on the zombie apocalypse by tuning in and turning those volume knobs all the way up.

Want us to play your favorite song on our radio show?  Just send an email to with:
Name
Band name
Song title
Album name
If we have it, we'll try to play it!

Olivia's Wish Contest Winner

We are proud to announce that the Olivia's Wish Contest Winner is Ashley B. from Ohio. She will receive a signed copy of Olivia's single CD/DVD, Wish. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the giveaway.

New Contest: LM.C Cosplay

LM.C wants to see your coolest photo as you cosplay them or create your own "cover" shot inspired by the band. Shoot those famous coveralls or your own LM.C inspired fashion in your interpretation of an awesome cover worthy photo complete with backgrounds and cool lighting. The contest winner will receive a signed clear file folder from LM.C, will have their photo published in the summer 2007 issue of purple SKY (distributed at Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble and Borders) and have their photo sent to LM.C!

To enter please send your name, full mailing address, email address and photo to . Photos must be 300dpi in .jpg or .tif format (remember to save those photos on maximum quality and resolution!).  Contest ends July 10, 2007.

Rules and regulations
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Spring 07 Presale

purple SKY Spring 07 cover - LM.C

Pre-order the Spring 2007 issue of purple SKY! (May 2007 release)

The Spring issue of purple SKY is almost here. In our super long cover feature Aiji and maya of irreverent rock duo LM.C sound off on everything from beards to Michael Jackson and chat about their new single "BOYS & GIRLS"; featuring exclusive photos you won't find anywhere else, it's this season's must read. Also in this issue is a long interview with alt-rockers The Back Horn, on the eve of the release of  their new self-titled album, including their thoughts on their entire back catalog starting with their indies releases all the way to the new album.

Also featured: GO!GO!7188, Janne Da Arc, J, KISAKI, LiN CLOVER, The Emeralds, mothercoat, Kirito, Kra and new reviews of The Back Horn, The Pillows, D'espairsRay, Kishidan, and more. Plus Dir en grey live in NYC photos and live report!

Domestic and Canada   $7.00


International   $8.00


Purple Podcast

Check out the purple SKY's first podcast!  Episode 01 includes music clips and commentary on our Winter 2007 issue; and check out the top five scrobbled artists list from Last.fm.

Podcast #1 - Winter edition

Purple SKY would like to thank Ying at Basementwaste Studios for the studio recording and Last.fm for the scrobble list.

Hot Topic Gets Hotter

Purple SKY continues to spread its passion for Japanese music by signing a distribution deal with trendy fashion and music hot spot Hot Topic. Starting in early May with the Spring 2007 edition, purple SKY magazine will be sold at over 300 Hot Topic stores across the nation.

With an eye towards reaching a new and receptive audience, purple SKY is targeting the growing masses of young music lovers interested in what's going on overseas and who are essential in growing the popularity of Japanese music outside of Asia. Purple SKY will share shelf space with CDs, band t-shirts and dozens of other music related products; drawing in the curious and the familiar with bold color photos and exciting features that speak their language.

Winter Contest: Olivia's Wish

To celebrate the long awaited presence of J-rock in the magazine section of Barnes & Noble, purple SKY presents our winter giveaway!

Pick up a copy of the Winter 2007 issue of purple SKY featuring an in depth interview with rock songstress Olivia and enter to win a signed copy of her single CD/DVD, Wish.

To enter please go to the Contest Page after you've purchased your copy of the Winter 2007 issue of purple SKY from Barnes & Noble.

New Web Exclusives: Random Ninjas & Dig Jelly

Random Ninjas - Extended Interview

Dig Jelly - Extended Interview

Winter 07 Sold Out

The Winter 07 issue of purple SKY is SOLD OUT via our site. However, you may still pick up a copy at your local Barnes & Noble or independent bookseller. For a complete list of locations, please email . Copies are also available at Lolita Kisama. Thank you!

New Subscription Prices

Includes Spring 07, Summer 07, Fall 07 and Winter 08 issues. Future issues are shipped out as they are released; back issues are shipped when the next subsqeuent future issue is shipped. Special subscription price is only being offered until April 30, 2007.

2007/08 Yearly Subscription (US & Canada)   $26.00


2007/08 Yearly Subscription (International)   $30.00

Barnes & Noble Goes Purple

Barnes & Noble, the world's largest bookseller, will begin carrying America's only Japanese rock magazine, purple SKY, at stores across the U.S. in late February, starting with the Winter 2007 edition. In addition to Barnes & Noble, purple SKY will also be available at several independent stores including Trident Booksellers in Boston and Tattered Cover in Denver.

This marks purple SKY's first major bookstore placement and is part of an overall 2007 strategy that will include availability at other major retailers over the next six months. Placement at Barnes & Noble is a significant step towards the goal of reaching out beyond the internet to broader audiences: the anime crossovers, the casual music lovers and the morbidly curious.

The magazine will be supporting the release of the new issue with promotional appearances at Katsucon, an annual Japanese pop culture convention in Washington D.C., later this month. Additional promotions include an in-house promotional video on the purple SKY website and various other internet outlets.

"Live by J-rock, Die by J-rock" T-shirts on Sale

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Make sure they know where your allegiance lays when they see you in our hip "Live by Jrock/Die by Jrock" T-Shirt, bold in radioactive purple and white on black.

Buy it here, buy it now!

Fall Photo Contest Winner

Fall contest winner

Congratulations to Michele C. from Seattle, WA

Katsucon 2007

Purple SKY will be bringing the best news on Japanese rock music to Katsucon 2007, in Washington, D.C., February 16 - 18.

Stop by dealers room booth #118 and pick up a copy of our NEW Winter issue!

New acid android Web Exclusive

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Get purple SKY sold in your local store

Help put purple SKY and Japanese rock music in your local stores! You can print out this flyer and hand it to a manager, employee or customer service person at your favorite local shop. The flyer includes information on purple SKY, j-rock and how to get a copy of our magazine.

Download flyer (pdf, 400 kb)

New MUCC + Bump of Chicken Web Exclusives

Bump of Chicken - Ningyougeki Guild DVD Review

MUCC - Gokusai Preview

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purple SKY Appears in MUCC's New DVD Footage

Who is that awkward, dashing, Japanese speaking lad with dark hair interviewing MUCC on the Bonus DVD that comes with the limited edition of their new single HORIZONT? Why it's purple SKY magazine's very own boo. Yes, that's me dredging a print-worthy answer from a still groggy Miya. If you liked what you saw and heard there, you'll love knowing what they were actually saying. And now you can! purple SKY magazine (notice the name at the bottom of the screen?) Fall edition features full English translations of those portions of the interview (except my parts) and much, much more (photos and live shots). And can I just point out that the Freddy glove Tatsurou is scratching at the screen with was from our botched attempt to get them to dress up for our photo shoot? Go buy a copy (Catalog # UPCI9510) and see me, Sakura, Roger, Jason, and Sarah (front row and center) get our 15 minutes of fame.

Fall Photo Contest

To celebrate our Halloween issue of purple SKY, we ask our readers to join us in a photo contest. Pick up a copy of the Fall 2006 issue featuring MUCC on the cover and take a picture of the magazine in a spooky or Halloween inspired setting. The most creative photo will receive a signed copy of MUCC's CD, Houyoku!

The 2006 Halloween contest is open to everyone. Contestants must submit a picture featuring the Fall 2006 issue of purple SKY to be entered into the contest. The photo must be an original work (photo setting must have been taken by the contestant) and plagiarism will immediately disqualify the contestant. Photo entries must be at least 300 dpi. Photoshop is allowed, but all work used must originate from the contestant.

Clear Phoenix Media has the right to refuse and deny entrance to any photo that is deemed inappropriate or incorrect. Prizes are non-negotiable and we reserve the right to offer an equivalent prize if the original prize is unavailable. Clear Phoenix Media is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising out of or related to your participation or inability to participate in the contest.

Submission of a photo gives Clear Phoenix Media all rights to publish and use the photo for any purpose, without obligation to pay any royalties.

Job Openings

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. 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

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. Applicants must be willing to travel.

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 help with preflight, prepress preparation, and keeping 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 (preferably Macintosh). Web programming experience is a plus.

Contact

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

Street Team Now Accepting Applicants

Purple SKY is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our street team! If you are interested and think you have what it takes to move in the music industry, please fill out the form below.

The purple SKY street team is responsible for getting the word out about our publication and duties may include:

  • Passing out flyers at venues/events
  • Working trade show booths

All street team applications will be thoroughly screened and reviewed by purple SKY staff. Please allow 1-2 weeks for this process.

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List three favorite Japanese rock bands/artists  

Why do you enjoy these bands?

List three least favorite Japanese rock bands/artists  

Why do you not enjoy these bands?

List three favorite non-Japanese rock bands/artists  

List your current hobbies

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