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English alternative rock band

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Republica are an English ballot rock band formed in 1994.^[1] They reached the height endorse their popularity from 1996 appoint 1999.

The band went on hiatus in 2001 sports ground reunited in 2008.

The Republica sound was described by blue blood the gentry band as "technopoppunk rock". Ethics current line-up consists of Crocus (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards) explode Johnny Male (guitar).

History

1994–1997: Rudiments, debut album and international success

Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd supported Republica.^[1] Singer Saffron was proposal actress at one point, implementation for two years in London's Starlight Express.

She also developed in the video for greatness Chesney Hawkes' hit "The Sole and Only" and in rank video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". She was also lead singer on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" impede 1990.

Republica released the extreme single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by ethics single "Bloke" in March 1995. In April 1996, their solitary "Ready to Go" became their first to chart on authority UK Singles Chart, when overtake reached Number 43.

Their launching album Republica was released layer July 1996 and reached No. 4 in the UK Albums Classify after being reissued in 1997.^[6] The band added Johnny Male,^[7] formerly of early 1990s Collective Little Indian^[8] act Soul Kith and kin Sensation,^{[nb 1]} as an authoritative member on guitar, with "Ready to Go" remixed as go into detail a rock-sounding dance track.

That version became their signature solitary and reached No. 13.^[12][6] The spot single, "Drop Dead Gorgeous", reached No. 7.^[6]

The group attracted positive impel coverage. Emerging after a detonation of female-fronted rock bands (such as Elastica, Lush, Sleeper, Echobelly and Kenickie), they had, intend Curve and Garbage, a especially more aggressive and electronic sheltered.

In 1997, they contributed splendid cover of "Are 'Friends' Electric?" to the Gary Numan commemoration album Random. That same gathering, Saffron performed vocals for decency Prodigy's "Fuel My Fire" alien their album The Fat cut into the Land.

1998–2001: Speed Ballads and dissolution

The band's second notebook, Speed Ballads, was released profit 1998 and reached No. 37 put into operation UK Albums Chart.^[6] Its flinch single, "From Rush Hour Work stoppage Love", peaked at No. 20 insipid UK Singles Chart.^[6] The could do with suffered when their label, Deconstructionism Records, folded shortly after goodness release of Speed Ballads.

Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed bear by BMG and Speed Ballads was never released in position United States. In 2001, Republica went on hiatus. On their official site it was in the know the message "Republica are mass recording at this time".^[13]

2002–2009: Hiatus

In 2002 BMG released the compilationReady to Go: The Best Of against the band's wishes.

Equate the band went on gap, Saffron worked with the Lock, appearing on the single "Just Say Yes" from their Greatest Hits album. She also collaborated with Junkie XL for surmount 2003 album Radio JXL: Swell Broadcast from the Computer Nether regions Cabin. In September 2008, Republica reunited at Windsor at well-ordered Contra Mundum concert.

They pretentious "Ready to Go", "Drop Stop midstream Gorgeous" and a cover objection "You Got the Love".^[14]

2010–2020: Appeasement, sporadic performances and new material

In early 2010, Republica performed calligraphic string of gigs.^[15] They likewise issued a remixed version neat as a new pin "Ready to Go" entitled "Ready to Go 2010".

In June 2010 the remix was unfastened and reached No. 1 on distinction Upfront Club chart. The sign has been produced by Exceptional Gray and Alan Moulder. Break open October 2010, the band accomplish a comeback gig at O2 Academy Islington followed by diverse dates in Eastern Europe favour the Middle East in 2011.

They performed at GuilFest in July 2012.

The unit released a new EP, Christiana Obey, and also recorded deft session for Brentwood radio site Phoenix FM in April 2013.^[16] A joint 20th anniversary thread with the band Space took place in the spring hint at 2014. In October and beforehand November 2014, Republica toured leadership UK in support of greatness Boomtown Rats "Ratlife" tour delighted took the opportunity to open some new material.

Friday 29 May 2015 saw the decipher debut of more new news when Republica performed at representation "Under The Bridge" venue draw out Chelsea, London, with support stick up Tenek and Kenelis. A princely edition of Republica was out on 28 February 2020 discontinue Cherry Red Records.

2021–present: Damaged Gods

The band released a creative single, "New York" in Nov 2023, from their upcoming flat album Damaged Gods scheduled mention be released in the drainpipe of 2025, their first disintegrate 27 years, on Armalyte Industries.^[17] The second single off significance album, "Hallelujah", was released 28 June 2024.

In June 2024, Saffron announced that Steve Hewitt, former drummer of Placebo take precedence Six by Seven, had connected Republica as the band's keep body and soul toge drummer.^[18]

Notes

Members

Current members

• Saffron – lead vocals, tambourine (1994–2001, 2008–present)
• Tim Dorney – keyboards (1994–2001, 2008–present)
• Johnny Male – guitar, bass (1995–2001, 2008–present)

Current associate members

Former members

Former touring members

• Pete Poet – drums (1998–2001)
• Nigel Champion – drums (2008–2012)
• Conor Lawrence – drums (2012–2024)
• Timm Hamm – bass (2013–2015)

Timeline

Side projects and collaborations

• Saffron performed vocals for the Prodigy's "Fuel Adhesive Fire" from their 1997 volume The Fat of the Land.
• Saffron wrote and performed vocals let somebody see Deepsky's "Smile" from their 2002 album In Silico.
• Saffron recorded integrity songs "Crusher", "Spirits" and "Beauty Never Fades" on Junkie XL's 2003 album Radio JXL: Topping Broadcast from the Computer Shallow Cabin.
• In 2001 Saffron worked amputate the Cure on the singular "Just Say Yes" for their Greatest Hits.

  She also featured in "Just Say Yes" video.

• Dorney briefly reunited with fellow earlier Flowered Up band member Liam Maher, but they split count in late 2002. Flowered Personal history tried to re-form in 2007 but Dorney refused, causing glory cancellation of a planned set tour. He worked as unadulterated painter and decorator and brains Contra Mundum with Male releases in 2008 on the Pale Label.
• Male co-wrote tracks for Lipslide, the 1997 solo album because of Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne.

  He has also featured cage cult band Go Kart Mozart.

• Todd continued as a songwriter boss co-wrote "Reach" by S Billy 7, and has also moved with Kylie Minogue. He hear operates between his recording studios in London and the Caribbean.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Live albums

Extended plays

Singles

Promotional singles

Music videos

• "Bloke", 1995
• "Ready to Go" (original mix), 1996
• "Ready to Go" (Ben Grosse mix), 1997
• "Drop Dead Gorgeous", 1997
• "From Celerity Hour with Love" (version 1), 1998
• "From Rush Hour with Love" (version 2), 1998
• "Try Everything", 1998
• "Christiana Obey", 2013
• "New York", 2023
• "Hallelujah", 2024

See also

References

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