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Mordusian Indie Pop begins playing in Kalistan
Deviant hits Number 1 on Radio 1 Singles Poll
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 1, 5525


DEVIANT, from Mordusia, becomes first foreign song in more than 35 years to hit #1 on Radio 1 Singles Poll

MMI, KMI's Sister Label in Mordusia, has begun operations in gusto following their founding just a couple years ago. And it only took two years for MMI artists to hit the top of Radio 1's flagship Top 40 Singles Poll. The Mordusian Artists, DEVIANT, who are also contenders at the upcoming FOMAT contest in Kalistan, achieved #1 with their Dream pop Single "Acid Effects", a tune about fleeting love.

"The beat, the production, the subject matter, all targeted right at Kalistani audiences," said chart analyst Tera Shaw, for KRM. "This tune would be as at home in an RF club as it would be in a chill relax mix playing on a streaming service. Kalistanis are loving it, and not only the band itself, but the whole indie pop genre is leading a revival of pop music."

"It's interesting," said music fan Jenna Broward, who was interviewed at Castle Records, a music store in Kaliburg. "I mean, so much music is so loud, and demands to be paid attention to. The Mordusian music I usually listen to is a total vibe more than anything. I can rock out to it, but it doesn't require a lot of my attention, so I can also put it on, study, clean house, hang out with friends. It's chill. It sets a great mood, and it's fun."

While DEVIANT is reaching the top of Kalistani Singles Charts on the Alternative Station, Kalistani acts who are also beginning to make indie pop are starting to do well in clubs in both Kaliburg and Sulari. Singer Megan Bonner of the Kaliburg electropop band Darkmood said "Yeah, the Mordusian music we've been hearing lately has been an inspiration for our band. We kind of started out playing middle of the road stuff, but this music has encouraged us to try to experiment with our sound a little more, to bring in electronica influences and EDM influences. It shows us that we might also get up there too. I like DEVIANT, I can't wait to see them when they come to FOMAT."

Music tastes are notoriously fickle, especially in the pop music genre, but for right now, MMI's DEVIANT are on top in Kalistan. You can check out their single "Acid Effects" on Radio 1 or right here.

[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzdUeJnn0gM]