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Sulari folk rock group The Crowes plugs in
Releases New Album and with Acid drenched Psychedelic Rock Lead Single EMP
Sulari, Suldanor
April 18, 5207


The Crowes newest Single "EMP" talks about an allegorical thermonuclear detonation at high altitudes

Folk rock quintet The Crowes, who have long played the Sulari music scene, have switched up their style on their fourth record, released on ARC records. The New LP, titled "Interdimensional Travel" also signals a major shift in the emphasis of the band, in an attempt to broaden their sound and create music that is designed to be listened to, rather than to just have on in the background.

"We were primarily focused on talking about things that we don't hear about a lot in music," said lead guitarist and songwriter Bob Morrison. "Things that we ourselves have been blissfully unaware of for a long long time... The blinders are off, man. Did you know that there is free energy in the atmosphere, and we just have to harness the carbon molecule, and all this energy can be ours? What is carbon? Six Neutrons, Six Electrons, Six Protons. 666 it's alright there encoded in our molecules."

What is clearer than the group's new found philosophical ideas, many of which are explored in the lyrics of this album, is their new found appreciation for LSD. It is rumored that the band, who was famous for insisting on drug free shows, have done some serious experimenting with chemistry between the release of their last album four years ago and the release of their new one. "I think L has really done wonders for like our concept of modality in music," said rhythm guitarist and Lead Singer Dave Crisp, "where we can shift scales about on the guitars, come up with new chord arrangements, and make what seems like chaotic playing into something that makes sense in a weird sort of way. We took a lot of our new sound from jazz, where in previous albums we were leaning a lot on blues. And we experienced some different ways of making music when we visited Vascania last year on a pilgrimage. Which was wild. You can hear it in the tunes, for sure."

The new Album, and its lead single "EMP" have been a surprising hit since its release this week. EMP, which uses an allegory of an electromagnetic pulse which is released by the detonation of a thermonuclear weapon in the upper atmosphere and knocks out all electronics and communications technolog is supported by a strange black and white music video showing the group performing mostly in silhouette, though side lit randomly, producing a high contrast image of band members fading in and out of eerie shadows. Images of galaxies and constellations are overlaid to give the video a retro acid-rock stage feel. And words, sometimes nonsensical crawl across the bottom third of the screen as if the video is providing emergency information in the even of an actual nuclear explosion. "It's a hell of a video," said Crisp. "Kinda scary really. I mean, if I had a head for of acid and that video came on M7, I think I would lose my sh--..."

"We wrote EMP about using LSD," said Morrison, "about the feeling you get not only of absolute clarity, but also like that whole blackout sense of the modern world, like you are just in part of the Universe. Maybe you are floating in space, maybe you are exploding into a firework, maybe the lights don't work anymore. Maybe someone is yelling. Maybe 500,000 people are cheering. It's everything all at once for ten hours. Its sort of like an EMP, a nuclear bomb going off in the human mind, man."

"Interdimensional Travel" represents a major departure for the previous hippy dippy folk rock band, and signals a move into alternative rock. The record contains 12 songs, all of jangly, acid drenched music that discusses everything from nuclear detonation, to humans as batteries, to alien species at the bottom of the Strait. This concept record is both bizarre and very interesting, both from a musical theory standpoint as well as from an aural aesthetic perspective.

"Yeah, I mean, you can only play acoustic guitars so hard," said Crisp. "You can only get so much mileage out of 'flower people' and peace and love and seasons and pastoralism. In reality, this ain't who we are anymore. Our aim is to push the limit, to come up with new ways of seeing music. Of treating songs less like pop commodities and more like artistic compositions--we want our music to progress beyond verse chorus verse chorus bridge chorus coda. Hopefully we will start working with other bands along these lines: there aren't many of them in Sulari. or anywhere really. But if we start something it will definitely be for the better."

One further thing that Morrison added: "We are definitely pro-drug, as a band. As a scene. I am betting you already knew that." Check out The Crowes' "Interdimensional Travel" on ARC today, and watch the Video for EMP right here or on M7 where it is currently in heavy rotation. Make sure you're straight when you do: you will thank us later.

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Kalistani Foreign Minister meets with North Dovanian Military Military Head
Discussions include transferring F/A-10 designs and schematics
Kaliburg, Ananto
July 18, 5208


The Kalistani Variant of the F/A-10, originally developed with Indrala in 5098, is being produced once more in Gendaris

Kalistani Defense Minister Lt. Victor Newburg met with the State Secretary for Defense from North Dovani, Udegbulam Chinou earlier this year, where the two discussed cooperation on the recently resumed construction of the F/A-10 which was shelved after 5110, due to lack of concern for the armed forces of Kalistan. Kalistan, who has been of the mindset of restoring Kalistan's military, has begun taking steps to restart production of not only the F/A-10, which Kalistan designed in cooperation with Indrala's airforce before 5100, but also heavy artillery, infantry fighting vehicles, and various naval vessels which had been produced in the Republic, but have not generally been built since Kalistan established the Imperial Monarchy.

The F/A 10 is especially important, because it represents some degree of parity with modern aircraft in Kalistan. This fact most certainly drew the attention of the North Dovanis, who expressed interest in both working with Kalistan to increase security for both nations, as well as to begin sharing technology and building capacity for both Nations.

"We welcomed the North Dovani Secretary for the first time in February," said Minister Minister. "Our first meeting was preliminary, and more or less laid the ground for further talks. Upon his return to Kalistan we got further into discussions about how our two nations could work with one another. The F/A 10 was of interest, and when transferred, could represent a major step forward for North Dovani." In exchange for the the Kalistani variant of the F/A-10, which will be built primarily in the KALMILINCO factory in Gendaris, there is the possibility of joint naval design, as well as a strengthening of diplomatic ties.

"Kalistan doesn't believe in proprietaryism. We have no problem at all sharing our technology, and no interest in refusing to share it with any other nation. There are some nations who will object no doubt, because it is in their interest to keep themselves relatively stronger than other nations around them, but Kalsitan's interest is to undermine the notion that science and technology should be able to be denied to anyone. We would hand them the blueprints, but cooperation between Kalistan and North Dovani is more in Kalistan's interest, especially if it leads to cooperation on weapons we want and need in the future. Objections and the world order can be damned."

While North Dovani's engineers learn how to build the Kalistani Fighter, Kalistani engineers plan to travel to the Northern Republic to help North Dovani build a factory to KALMILINCO's specs, to begin producing the plane there as well. Kalistan expects to provide most of the avionics for the Dovani produced models at the start, and then as North Dovani gains that expertise, KALMILINCO expects to step back.

Kalistan expects similar offers for other Kalistani technology in the near future, including fusion tech and the newly mass produced perovskite Photovoltaics from SolCo in Suldanor which are built in malleable sheets rather than rigid panels, which are now rolling off the assembly lines. These technology transfers are expected to increase international opinion of the Empire, and improving our nation's standing among our neighbors far and wide.

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Acid Rock Superground Mica's Time Machine hits top spot on Album Chart
Kaliburg adds its mark to the prevalent sound of Kalistani Music
Kalibug, Ananto
October 5208


Acid rock stars Mica's Time Machine brings psychedelic sound to Kaliburg

As Acid Rock sweeps the venues of Suldanor and Ananto, the first major acid rock band from Kaliburg, the supergroup Mica's Time Machine have hit the top of the Radio 1 Album charts. "Selected for the first time in the poll's history as the most popular record in Popular music, Mica's Time Machine's "Death in the Theater" announces Acid Rock's dominance in the markets," said spokesman Frank Xavier.

Formed of the remnants of several hard blues and rock bands in the Capital area, MTM (as they are also known) represent the collaboration of Ananto's best rock musicians. Featuring band leader Greg Buzz Trist (previously of the Willy Furious Blues Band) on Bass, the band also features Tommy Howard of Orange Lemmon on Lead, Blackie Smith from the now defunct acid jam band Glassbottom and Phillip Tomas of Creature performing rhythm and percussion duties (with Tomas also doubling as keyboardist), Britt Druthers Carruthers, who still plays with Green Haze on drums and new comer Antonia Tiegland on vocals.

"We have a solid blues background," said Trist. "But I think it was Blackie who suggested that we all get together an build this band, which was as much blues rock as it was psychedelic. We wanted a different sound than some of the other things we were doing, and the other bands were more or less all guys. So We were jamming one day, trying to work out some songs I think at Tommy's place and his girlfriend at the time had this friend who was Toni, and we thought maybe she could sing a little so we told her to come in, and she just blew our minds. She's got a lot of soul."

Tiegland, who is only 19 has never been in a band before MTM, but her songs are viewed are some of the best on the record. "She's got this voice, especially when she is singing with Tommy," said Xavier. "Their voices go really well together. She'll sing and he'll answer. They have a lot of chemistry on stage, and she was what the band needed to take them into superstar status."

The new Mica's Time Machine album "Death in the Theater", which is a concept record about what goes through the minds of people a moment before they burn to death in a theater fire, contains a lot of darkness, and regret, and some songs are really a bummer, but indeed, there is also a lot of forgiveness, exaltation, and love found on the record too. It's fairly light in social commentary, but it does contain a few protest songs. "We wanted to more or less represent protest against futility," said Tiegland. "Like, instead of saying protest is futile, we wanted to protest futility: the human will to survive even against insurmountable odds. All these people die in the end, but surely there is at least one person who will rage against that til the end. That guy makes me kinda proud."

Despite their roots in blues, MTM's music is almost pure psychedelia. "We take the blues, and we find that playing the blues, as jazz musicians, with different scales and modality and all that, it sounds really trippy," said Trist. "A lot of times, I will get into a riff, and the rhythm and drums will build on that, and then the lead will you know, do its thing, you know, like doing this thing that he calls comet stuff, and Toni will often write the lyrics on the spot." Trist admits there is a lot of LSD that goes into the music. "We have to be frying, both when we're writing and when we're playing. A 2 track tape recorder is a must, but unfortunately a lot of tape is wasted because, you know, after a while, we sort of lose the thread. But we'll listen to a lot of these explorations and they'll become the basis for our songs."

"Death in the Theater" the Number 1 Album in Radio 1's weekly poll, is now available at all record stores and on all streaming services. Mica's Time Machine advises listeners to take a lot of drugs before listening, preferably Acid or Mushrooms, and settle into the trip before starting the record. It will certainly influence the listening of the album.

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Emperor David I Ananto Officially Crowned
Elizabeth quietly retires and adopts title Princess Elizabeth, Countess of Luxon
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 9, 5209

The end of an era has arrived at last in Kalistan, as has the beginning of a new one. The first Generation of the the Imperial Family has now fully left power and the generational transition has taken place. This represents the first peaceful generational transfer of Sovereignty in thousands of Years.

In a small, private ceremony, at the Imperial Seat on the Mall in Kaliburg, witnessed by the Government, all remaining Institutionalist deputies, Dukes, counts and Grand Mayors from across the Empire, Grand Duke of Kalistan, His Royal Highness Thomas Gutierrez and a few select family friends, the Empress Elizabeth I quietly read the Proclamation of Abdication in favor of her son, 52 year old David. The proclamation, reported out, simply said, "I, Elizabeth, Married to the House Ananto, Empress of Ananto and Kaliburg, do formally abdicate sovereignty, and transfer all power, honor and titles at my disposal to my Son, David to rule as His Imperial Majesty, Emperor David I Ananto from this day forth."

Following the reading of the proclamation, the former Empress then stepped down from from the Dias, handed the Imperial Crown to the Acting PM Gina Fernandez, and moved to the side as David stepped forward and the crown was placed on his head. At this moment, David was now Sovereign of Kalistan. He did not make a speech: instead, he bestowed on his mother the title "Her Imperial Majesty, Princess Elizabeth, Countess of Luxon". He then destroyed the title "Duchess Consort: and bestowed the title of "Her Imperial Majesty Empress Katherine I, Empress of Ananto and Kalistan", naming her co-Sovereign, and declaring her his first heir. This follows the tradition of Fredrick I and Elizabeth. David then confirmed the title of Grand Duke of Kalistan on Thomas Gutierrez, and commanded Fernandez to form His Majesty's Government in the Assembly.

Elizabeth now goes into retirement, and will continue to serve in a diplomatic capacity as long as she is able, representing the Crown abroad when the Emperor is unavailable, and speaking on behalf of the Crown in all foreign affairs to which she is official envoy. Elizabeth, 86, still retains a love of travel and looks forward once more to returning to the Empire of Istalia, where she maintains a home.

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Following Coronation, Wellwishers hold spontaneous Street Parties in Kaliburg
"Coronation just an excuse for mayhem" says old people
Kaliburg, Ananto
Septemebr 10, 5209


Several large celebrations, such as this "royal themed" event turned into night of rioting in Capital

Following the coronation of Emperor David I Ananto and Empress Katherine yesterday, thousands of citizens of Kaliburg took to the streets, public parks and music venues to celebrate. The Coronation, which ended nearly 1 Ananto Local time, was followed immediately by the first public demonstrations, which began to form on Mall in front of the Imperial Seat soon after the new Emperor arrived. The demonstration was non-violent, but did involve copious amounts of alcohol, royal costumes and loud music featuring Acid Rock band Mica's Time Machine.

Elsewhere, demonstrations in celebration of the Coronation shut down traffic for house as throngs of people marched about, singing songs, laughing, and roaming in groups ranging from 50- 6000 in some counts. Some were headed to concert venues to listen to impromptu shows, some were not. As the night wore on and the demonstrations and rowdiness continued, some of the groups began destroying property. There were reports of property damage all across the Capital, from Chancellory to Zappa City, Lolla and Gallo, and even some vandalism on campus of Kaliburg Republican. Most of the destruction was alcohol fueled, rather than politically motivated, and the property damage was estimated to be in the tens of thousands of Rubles.

Disturbances had generally died down by sunrise, as people slowly filtered home and the bands began putting away their equipment away. By Noon today, there were only isolated reports of interventions by the police. Many old people dismissed the disruption, calling the coronation "just an excuse for mayhem" but for the most part, people in the Capital shrugged the night's anarchy off and chalked it up to youthful exuberance.

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Istalian Navy Arrives in Kaliburg
Floatilla visit accompanied by music fest, military review; Princess Elizabeth Luxon to visit Istalia in August
Kaliburg, Ananto
October 15, 5209


Imperial Standards are flown as members of the Kalistani Regular Navy await the arrival of the Istalian Flotilla at Davon

The Empire of Ananto and Kalistan welcomed Istalian Crown Prince Nicola Alessandro to Port Davon this week, who was stationed aboard the Destroyer Impetuoso, along with the rest of the fleet from the Empire of Istalia, who are currently touring ports in Majatra, Seleya, and Dovani. The fleet transited the Southern Limit, escorted by elements of the Third Fleet of the Kalistani Regular Navy, and entered the Ananto Strait, making port at Port Davon in the Capital three days later. There elements of the 1st Fleet fired a full Salvo over Davon Bay to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

Formal Naval ceremonies commenced as soon as the Istalian Fleet docked, with Captain Theodore Alvarez, of the Ontiveros-Class KRS-2034 Cypress welcomed the Istalian VIP's aboard and gave a brief tour, as well as a Service Bravos inspection on deck. The Istallian Crown Prince was then greeted by His Imperial Majesty David I Ananto and Empress Katherine, who were accompanied by Naval staff to a reviewing stand at the Docks. Both enlisted and officer components of both naval forces conducted a parade and Review for the Royal personnel, assembled Naval Staff, and invited Kalistani Civilian guests. The Istalians also included the military hardware in the parade.

Following the Parade, the Emperor of Ananto and Kalistan presented The Crown Prince the Kalistani Medal of Comity, and declared the Crown Prince "Friend of Kalistanis" in honor of the long standing friendship between the two royal houses. The Istalian Crown Prince was then invited to address the assembled troops, and the speech was translated for the Vrassan Speakers.

Following the Review, Commanders placed all enlisted members at liberty, while the Officer Corps were encouraged to fraternize over dinner, entertainment and libation. The Emperor and Crown Prince were joined by the Princess Elizabeth, who was eager to renew her friendship with the Istalian royal family. Elizabeth announced that she would be vacationing in Istalia in August, and was eager to visit the rulers of Istalia.

Meanwhile, the Enlisted members paired up with Kalistani enlisted men who proceeded to show them around the town, including a major concert which was organized to celebrate the Istalians' visit. Headlining the Concert was the blues rock band The Smoke Brothers, from Yoshimi, who played hard rock and blues jams late into the night. The concert was supported by Mica's Time Machine, whose new single Acid Eater is currently climbing the charts on Radio 1's poll, and Sulari Hip Hop act Leprachaun Crew, who performs primarily hard core boom bap hip hop. Kalistanis were under strict orders to not pass Istalians any ODEN products or use them while on liberty, given that it is uncertain whether that sort of intoxication is permitted by Istalian Naval Regulations.

Kalistani civilians were not under such orders, and regardless of military regulations, there was plenty of the National Product at the show that night.


The Smoke Brothers Headline the Concert on the Mall in honor of the Istalian visits

The next day, as enlisted members were touring the island of Ananto or hanging out in Kaliburg, Kalistani engineers and business community members visited with their Istalian counterparts to see the various innovations that the Istalians brought with them. Moco executives and engineers were impressed and took notes on the electric automobiles Istalians brought with them; foundations for cooperation were laid. Meanwhile, KALMILINCO designers were similarly impressed by Istalian troop transports and infantry Fighting vehicles. There were some overtures of cooperation between the Kalistanis and the Istalians, though any formal arrangements would necessarily happen on a separate visit.

In all, the Istalians stayed in port for three days total, before heading on to Lourenne, with messages of fraternal greetings from Emperor David I. The visit was a remarkable advance in relations between both nations, which to this point were primarily personal in nature. As the two empires grow closer, there will certainly be more opportunities for cultural, diplomatic and commercial exchange. The general consensus was that the Istalians were excellent guests and are welcomed back to Kalistan any time.

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Philosophers believed to have Achieved Critical National Mass
63-year old Secret Society emerges into light of respectability wit construction of new National Cathedral
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 10, 5213


New Philosophers' Agora in Chancellory Garden permits holding of National Conventions

A secret society which was formed in 5150 has achieved a national following and are celebrating with the grand opening of a National work of architectural art. The Eternal Order of Philosophers, a society that officially denies its own existence, is estimated to have something close to 75,000 members nation wide, and has large presences in most Kalistani cities. The largest chapter, known as the Capitol Academy, reportedly has more than 10,000 members alone, though exact counts are not possible. It is believed that the Eternal Order of Philosophers is an auxiliary of the Order of Grey Smoke, the official secret society associated with the Monarchy, and which is sometimes referred to as the Peerage, though about which almost nothing is known at all. The relationship is loose, but according to sources speaking on anonymity, is formalized internally.

But the most solid evidence of the group's existence and prominence lies in the construction and grand opening of the cathedral known as Chancellory Agora, which is a rather large complex adjacent to Chancellory Gardens, just north of the Imperial Seat and the Kalistani Yearly Meeting house. It is believed that this Cathedral can host conferences, and has an ornate auditorium that can seat more than 3000 comfortably. There is an adjacent ballroom, which can host functions for 1500 guests, a full kitchen staff which also operates a cafe for visitors, dozens of other rooms of unknown usage, as well as an office complex. The building is open to the public during weekdays, and since opening has already been toured by more than 10,000 individuals who are curious about the Order and its practices.

The existence of the Eternal Order may be one of the worst kept secrets. If a person is asked whether this Order exists, members respond with "The Order does not exist." If anyone claims that it does, this is a sure sign that they are not a member. Because of this, it is impossible to tell who is a member, and who is not a member, or to estimate how many members there are, or what role the members of the Order play in society. While the existence of the society may not be a huge secret, the things the Order does, or what their ceremonies consist of is almost unknown. To join, it is believed that a person must be sponsored by another member, but this is difficult to do since members deny the existence of the organization. Criteria for membership is utterly unknown, but the people who are believed to be members are often academics, small business owners, and members of the fine and performing arts community. Membership appears to be almost entirely confined to Kalistani Citizens from all classes.

In all, though the existence of the secret society known as the Eternal Order of Philosophers cannot be directly demonstrated, this organization has achieved national prominence. Its prestige is evidenced by the number of copy-cat, but far less secret fraternal Organizations which are being chartered in Kalistani cities: Groups like the Ancient and Absurdist Order of the Floob (named after Kalistan's long extinct native big cat) and the Kalistani Bear Lodge are orders which claim to be descendants from the Philosophers, though their ceremonies, initiation rites, and meetings are open to the public and are often documented and publicized.

Whatever the organization's secrets, it is clear that the Eternal Order of the Philosophers has achieved a national membership and an importance in the lives of a significant number of Kalistan's people. And for those who are not members, the secret aspect which exists in plain sight adds to the mysticism that surrounds the group. Public building efforts, "anonymous" civic activism aimed at city beautification and maintenance, as well as charity efforts from anonymous donors and overseas relief efforts.

Kaliburg-Port Davon's Grand Mayor Brendon Sexton noted, "The People of Kaliburg have a very high opinion of the Philosophers, who make it a point to contributing to the beautification of the City. We already owe several fountains to the 'anonymous' donations of several members and the Academy here, as well as the planting of trees. The capital's public works department receives multiple beautification requests annually, nominally from various local construction companies who are working with 'unnamed artist' or 'anonymous architect' to build statues on our street corners, beautiful friezes on our buildings, and mosaics into whole blocks of sidewalk. We benefit from free public music through most of our warm months, with classical musicians paid by 'anonymous foundation'. We don't tend to look gift horses in the mouth." This experience is echoed across much of the Empire, with the arts, museums, greenhouses, and public sporting events often patronized by "unnamed patron".

A group who is believed to be associated with the Philosophers, The Fox Society, named after the founder of Brethrenism, exists primarily to send students to visit foreign nations, in the interest of promoting a "universal comity and cosmopolitanism" among Kalistan's Youth. The group awards more than 650 four-year scholarships every year, which includes a generous per diem, as well as language and cultural training, so by the end of the experience, the student can fully immerse themselves in their host country's culture. The Group also funds high school trips to friendly nations across Terra, as a form of introductory experience. Kalistan's diplomatic corps often draws from Fox Scholarship recipients, and four current ambassadors are former Fox Scholars. The Fox Society has publicly expressed interest in exchange programs, and has supported them along with their other activities.

All Agoras associated with the Eternal Order of the Philosophers across the Empire, including the new Chancellory Agora welcome all visitors, and permit tours, both guided and self-guided. Guided tours can be scheduled up to 3 days in advance by calling the public phone number of the Agora, and are free of charge.

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KME Pop artist Vicky scores a Number 1 on the Radio 5 Poll
Fresh off collaboration with Istalian Electronica trio Deepwaves, New LP represents new direction for LTD
Sulari, Suldanor
January 8, 5215


Vicky's new KME LP "Mis Mujeres y Yo" is first KME album to top Pop charts in more than 8 years

While it languishes at number 7 on the flagship Radio 1 Hot 100 Albums chart, KME pop singer Vicky's new LP has busted through to number 1 on the Radio 5 Pop/Dance Charts, and represents a new push by LTD to appeal to international audiences. Three years ago, Vicky, born Victoria Santos, from Yoshimi, was a featured vocalist on Istalian electronica trio DeepWave's smash hit "I Need Your Love", and since then, she has been hard at work, touring Kalistan's clubs and music venues, bringing her mix of KME and RF to all night partiers from Kaliburg to Sulari. Now her new album, which is a collection of more pop oriented KME and short instrumental pieces, called "Mis Mujeres y Yo" has become one of the best selling KME albums in decades.

Santos, who is 21 this year, remained humble in her success, "Naturally," she said in Vrassan, "We wanted to make a record which brings in that Guaduri flavor. My family is from there, of course, and we all feel there is not enough KME on the radio." She counts as her major influences KME artists like La Sol and La Mas Mala, but also Vrassan language pop singers like Jennifer Stepanov, Madysin Shakespeare, and Monica K. McPhearson. "In Kalistan, we don't hear a lot of the pop music on most of our radio and music television stations," said Vicky. "For some reason, in Kalistan, Pop music is not always the most popular music, which seems kind of strange to me."

Lyrically, Vicky's album falls squarely into the pop and RF columns. She sings primarily about relationships, romance, and having a good time at the club. "Mostly normal 20 something stuff," Vicky summarizes. But there are also songs that describe deep friendship, especially on the title track of the album, which talks about people the narrator can relay on to get them out of scraps, when things happen.

"On the surface, you would think it was all about partying and having fun," Vicky notes, "But beneath it all is a bit of a subtext: the club scene isn't always the safest place for young men and women. It seems that people who can get involved in a lot of dangerous things, and at the end of the day, the people you have to rely on are your friends, and yes even to some degree your family, to keep you out of some of those pitfalls. I wanted to make sure we were thinking about all that: We can still have a good time, but we have to take care of ourselves too."

As far as what Vicky would like to do now that her album is a success in Kalistan, she indicates that she is thinking big. "We made some good friends with Deep Wave and I think the Label (LTD Records) would like to try to work out a tour with dates in both Kalistan and Istalia, and possibly some other countries too. It seems our country gets along pretty well with them and I would like the opportunity to see the world. Egelian is a similar language in some ways to Istalian, and I think we'd do well there." For the meanwhile, she just plans to bask in her victory on the charts. "We put a lot of work and time into that album. Sure its pop and not like art rock, but I'm ready to just take a few days off. Then its back to the Grind!"

Vicky's Radio 5 Number 1 Album "Mis Mujeres y Yo" on LTD Records is currently at all record stores in the Empire, and sells online to international audiences.

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Vicky Santos to Expatriate to Istalia
Recent tour impresses pop star
Sulari, Suldanor
September 8, 5217


Vicky Santos, who performs under the Stage name Vicky, prepares to relocate to Istalia from her home in Sulari

Following a successful tour of Istalia, Solentia, Zardugal, and Kanjor, International pop star Victoria Santos, who performs as Vicky, has decided that it is time to leave Kalistan. "I just fell in love with Istalia when I was there," said Vicky. "It's beautiful weather, its wonderful people, its delicious food. Its so different from Kalistan, and I just want to take the time to experience it all first hand."

Santos said she is taking the extraordinary step of declaring her intention to live and work in Istalia. "I intend to keep dual citizenship, if the government of Istalia allows it, but if not, I will surrender Kalistani Citizenship and become a naturalized Istalian. I am also in talks to begin working in Istalia, and have already acquired a condo in Romula."

Vicky intends to keep singing. "I want to learn Istalian. Speaking Egelian fluently gives me a head start. But I've taken a couple years in Istalian at the Yoshimi District College, and had no trouble talking with people when I was on tour. Writing songs in Istalian will be a challenge," Santos said with a laugh.

Vicky said she intends to return to Istalia by December to take up permanent residence. "Just when summer is beginning there!: she exclaimed. Her fans in Kalistan said they still intend to buy her music, and KME has already begun negotiating with Vicky's Istalian agent to import Vicky's records and market them in Kalistan. "I want to make sure that my fans know I have not deserted them," said Vicky. "But we all need changes of scenery every once in a while, and I look forward to starting my new life abroad!"

KRM wishes Vicky best of luck in her new life, and as she makes music news, we will continue to cover her.

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New Trading Block for Northern Seleya

October 5220