Tainted Reality
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Tainted Reality is an organization run by Roger Schackelford to create "opportunities for people to experience J-Rock (Japan
ese rock music
) in the US." Tainted Reality began as a college radio show on the station WIXQ, but now the organization has an internet radio website and organizes tours for Japanese bands.
and gothic music. Tainted Reality first aired in September 2005 with co-host Charles Buckner, and occasional guest host Craig Keristia (who also replaced Roger on Bad Transitions). Eventually, Japanese rock became the main focus of the show.
In October 2006 the show switched over to an almost entirely request based format. They have an AOL Instant Messenger screen name so fans can chat with the DJ during the show.
In May 2007, Roger Schackelford left college radio and in June that same year, started his own internet radio station. The station was broadcast from the organization's website, and aired a variety of Japanese rock formatted shows, with Tainted Reality airing on Thursday nights. Tainted Reality has since spawned two spin-off shows. Tainted Reality Talk show, a talk show that covers a variety of topics, and TR: Incognito, a show dedicated to underground Japanese rock generally unknown by the American fan base.
As of April 2011, Tainted Reality has currently suspended its radio show indefinitely for multiple reasons.
Their first interview came in October 2005, with the visual kei
band Suicide Ali. More interviews followed including author Josephone Yun, Coaltar of the Deepers
, Aya of Psycho le Cemu
, D’espairsRay, Mucc
, Yoshiki, Dir en grey
, Nana Kitade
and Miyavi
.
in August 2006.
Tainted Reality works closely with Japanese music labels Darkest Labyrinth and Starwave Records, both run by Kiwamu (of Blood and GPKism). Tainted Reality manages the US operations of Blood, Suicide Ali, The Candy Spooky Theater
and GPKism
, to name their most famous. They have also managed Luzmelt, lix, Seileen / DJ SiSeN, the Sound Bee HD, Takuya Angel, and many others. They have brought bands not only to go on tour, but to visit multiple anime conventions across the United States.
to allow him to shoot a music video for them. Footage was going to be taken on the band's Mexican tour, but fell through when Blood's guitarist, Kiwamu, fell ill the day of the shoot. Later Roger produced and directed the DVD on their Les Fleurs Du Mal album entitled "Darkest Labyrinth Vol. 1".
Also, Rose Noire, a band who had also been managed by the company while in America, has shot a video with Roger for their song, "Dual Evil" . The video also includes an appearance by Tainted Reality's secretary, Aimee.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
) in the US." Tainted Reality began as a college radio show on the station WIXQ, but now the organization has an internet radio website and organizes tours for Japanese bands.
Radio
The idea of Tainted Reality started on the college radio show Bad Transition, which was a heavy metal and Japanese rock show which broadcast on college radio 91.7 WIXQ FM. After disagreement on the direction of the show, Roger left and started a new show on the same station to focus on rockRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and gothic music. Tainted Reality first aired in September 2005 with co-host Charles Buckner, and occasional guest host Craig Keristia (who also replaced Roger on Bad Transitions). Eventually, Japanese rock became the main focus of the show.
In October 2006 the show switched over to an almost entirely request based format. They have an AOL Instant Messenger screen name so fans can chat with the DJ during the show.
In May 2007, Roger Schackelford left college radio and in June that same year, started his own internet radio station. The station was broadcast from the organization's website, and aired a variety of Japanese rock formatted shows, with Tainted Reality airing on Thursday nights. Tainted Reality has since spawned two spin-off shows. Tainted Reality Talk show, a talk show that covers a variety of topics, and TR: Incognito, a show dedicated to underground Japanese rock generally unknown by the American fan base.
As of April 2011, Tainted Reality has currently suspended its radio show indefinitely for multiple reasons.
Their first interview came in October 2005, with the visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
band Suicide Ali. More interviews followed including author Josephone Yun, Coaltar of the Deepers
Coaltar of the Deepers
Coaltar of the Deepers are an Alternative rock band from Japan. They formed in May 1991. Although primarily influenced by shoegaze and post-rock sound, their sound incorporates musical elements as diverse as thrash metal, electronica, neo-acoustic, and bossa nova...
, Aya of Psycho le Cemu
Psycho le Cému
Psycho le Cému was a Japanese visual rock band. Its members are Aya, Daishi, Lida, Seek, and Yuraサマ . Formed in 1999, Psycho le Cému distinguished themselves in the visual kei scene via their cosplay, with its members dressing in colorful, extravagant outfits inspired by anime and video game...
, D’espairsRay, Mucc
Mucc
is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1997. Named after a character from the Japanese children's TV show Hirake! Ponkikki, the band is also known by the nickname 69 since "six nine" can be pronounced "muku" in Japanese...
, Yoshiki, Dir en grey
Dir en grey
Dir En Grey is a Japanese metal band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. As of 2011, they have recorded eight full-length records...
, Nana Kitade
Nana Kitade
Nana Kitade , is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. She has had success as a solo artist, model, actress, fashion designer, and the lead singer of the Germany based noise pop band, "Loveless"....
and Miyavi
Miyavi
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese visual kei musician. His work as guitarist for Dué le Quartz and his successful solo career have established him as an accomplished musician in the Japanese music scene.- Early life :...
.
Tour Organization
In May 2006 Tainted Reality formed partnership with the Japanese rock promotion company Jhouse Rock, to open a tour division dedicated to bringing Japanese rock bands to the United States. The first band they organized a tour for was BloodBlood (band)
Blood is a Japanese band that has been active from 2002 to 2009, returning in 2011. Blood's aim is to create music that expresses the meaning of human emotion that breaks the musical frame...
in August 2006.
Tainted Reality works closely with Japanese music labels Darkest Labyrinth and Starwave Records, both run by Kiwamu (of Blood and GPKism). Tainted Reality manages the US operations of Blood, Suicide Ali, The Candy Spooky Theater
The Candy Spooky Theater
The Candy Spooky Theater is a Japanese visual kei gothic rock band, who debuted in 2005 with the single "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of Night Parade"...
and GPKism
GPKism
GPKism is a gothic/industrial unit formed in 2007. It was originally the solo project of GPK , while Kiwamu joined later that year. Both GPK and Kiwamu compose music for this project...
, to name their most famous. They have also managed Luzmelt, lix, Seileen / DJ SiSeN, the Sound Bee HD, Takuya Angel, and many others. They have brought bands not only to go on tour, but to visit multiple anime conventions across the United States.
Film and Promotional Video Production
Roger convinced the band BloodBlood (band)
Blood is a Japanese band that has been active from 2002 to 2009, returning in 2011. Blood's aim is to create music that expresses the meaning of human emotion that breaks the musical frame...
to allow him to shoot a music video for them. Footage was going to be taken on the band's Mexican tour, but fell through when Blood's guitarist, Kiwamu, fell ill the day of the shoot. Later Roger produced and directed the DVD on their Les Fleurs Du Mal album entitled "Darkest Labyrinth Vol. 1".
Also, Rose Noire, a band who had also been managed by the company while in America, has shot a video with Roger for their song, "Dual Evil" . The video also includes an appearance by Tainted Reality's secretary, Aimee.