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ODEN named Coyne and the Robots as new "International Music Ambassadors"
Cites dedication to "positive depiction of psychedelics" in videos
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 3, 4701


Coyne and the Robots in their video "Hypnotism" new "International Music Ambassadors" for ODEN

In a long anticipated move, ODEN-Kalistan director Gina Olaffson announced last week that the ODEN's new "International Music Ambasadors" are Vrassa City based alt-psyche rockers Coyne and the Robots. 

"The band has consistently and positively represented the use of psychedelic drugs in their music and their music videos," said Director Olaffson.  "We felt it was time to honor this fantastic band who has done so much to advance our national product."

When the announcement was made, lead singer of the band, John Coyne, was asked about it.  "Well, obviously we accept.  I mean, I don't have any idea what it means to be an international ambassador of anything, but, to be honest, I'm just glad ODEN brought back real acid.  That designer crap was just...  I mean... it was garbage.  The so-called 'chemists' who made that stuff up ought to be hung.  But I got a few more sweet tarts if you want some, friend."

The position of "International Music Ambassadors" comes with a small cash award of 1,000 KRB, as well as an opportunity to tour anywhere in the world on ODEN's dime.  "The biggest thing which keeps Kalistani bands from touring overseas is the very steep costs of international music tours," said Olaffson. "There is also very deep-seated prejudice against Kalistani bands overseas.  Since Kalistan is the world's primary exporter of music, other nations feel it is in their prerogative to charge Kalistani bands with heavy premiums for the right to play in their nation.  ODEN aims to help offset that additional expense, especially if they are abroad promoting ODEN goods at the same time."

Coyne and the Robots will set tour dates within the next few weeks.  ODEN nations will be featured first, "...but we also want to go to places which should be friendly to ODEN but for some ridiculous reason, refuse to join," said Coyne.  "Hopefully, we can meet with some of their governments and talk to them about how ODEN works, and maybe get some of them to join."