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{{Short description|English alternative rock band}}
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| Genre = ]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]
| Years_active = ] 1994-1998 | years_active = {{hlist|1994–2001|2008–present}}
| Label = ]/] | label = {{hlist|]|]|Armalyte Industries}}
| website = {{URL|republicamusic.co.uk}}
| Associated_acts = ]
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* ]
| Current_members =
* Tim Dorney
| Past_members = Tim Dorney<br>Andy Todd<br>]<br>
* Johnny Male

| past_members =
Johnny Male<br>Pete Riley<br>David Barbarossa<br>
* Pete Riley
* Andy Todd
* ]
* Alix Tiernan
* Mick Pirie
}} }}


'''Republica''' are an English ] band formed in 1994.<ref name="The Great Rock Discography">{{cite book| first= Martin C.| last= Strong| year= 2000| title= The Great Rock Discography| edition= 5th| publisher= Mojo Books| location= Edinburgh| page= 812| isbn= 1-84195-017-3}}</ref> They reached the height of their popularity from 1996 to 1999. The band went on hiatus in 2001 and reunited in 2008.
'''Republica''' were an ] ] formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1998. The Republica ] was described by the band as "]-] ]", although '']'' took to calling it "]", a label which stuck as a genre category.


The Republica sound was described by the band as "] ]". The current line-up consists of ] (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards) and Johnny Male (guitar).
== History ==
Republica was started by former ] keyboardist Tim Dorney and Andy Todd, and quickly came to popular attention with their debut single "]" and its follow-up "Drop Dead Gorgeous". The lead singer, ], was previously a lead vocalist on ]'s rave crossover pop hit, "Anthem", in 1990.


==History==
The band's ] debut album was released in July 1996 and reached #4 in the album charts. However, their follow-up 1998 album '']'' and its lead single ''From Rush Hour With Love'' only reached #37 and #20 respectively. The group are rumoured to have dissolved shortly afterwards but have never officially stated this. The last message to fans in late 1999 via their official website stated "Republica are not recording at this time".
]
===1994–1997: Beginnings, debut album and international success===
Former ] keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica.<ref name="The Great Rock Discography"/> Singer ] was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's '']''. She also appeared in the video for the ]' hit "]" and in the video for ]'s single "Mindflux". She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990.


Republica released the first single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in March 1995. In April 1996, their single "]" became their first to chart on the ], when it reached Number 43. Their debut album '']'' was released in July 1996 and reached No.&nbsp;4 in the ] after being reissued in 1997.<ref name=uk/> The band added Johnny Male,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/whats-on/bish-bash-republica-are-ready-to-go-for-saturday-night-9068630/|title = Bish Bash: Republica are Ready to Go for Saturday night|date = 30 April 2019}}</ref> formerly of early 1990s ]<ref name="officialcharts.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/27006/soul-family-sensation/|title=SOUL FAMILY SENSATION &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company|website=]}}</ref> act Soul Family Sensation,{{#tag:ref|also known as Sensation when their singer, ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/artist/jhelisa|title=JHELISA|website=JazzMusicArchives.com}}</ref> Jhelisa Anderson,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://intothepopvoid.com/2015/04/30/soul-family-sensation-the-day-you-went-away/|title = Soul Family Sensation – the Day You Went Away|date = 30 April 2015}}</ref> left the band<ref>Sensation – ''Burger Habit'' 1993 One Little Indian catalogue number TPLP45CD</ref>|group="nb"}} as an official member on guitar, with "]" remixed as more a rock-sounding dance track. This version became their signature single and reached No.&nbsp;13.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/32741/republica/|title=REPUBLICA &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company|website=]}}</ref><ref name=uk/> The fourth single, "]", reached No.&nbsp;7.<ref name=uk/>
The band suffered when their label, ], folded shortly after the release of Speed Ballads. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by ], who released a ''Best Of'' Album. On finding out about the release of ''Ready To Go - the best of Republica'', Saffron promptly posted a statement on her new band's website that said "To all the fans, don't be fooled by this shoddy release. It's completely unofficial, the band had no dealings whatsoever with its release, we were not even informed. The track listing isn't one we'd have picked, the cover photos are so way out of date, poor in quality and overall it won't contribute to us bringing out a brand new album".{{Fact|date=February 2007}}


During their lifetime, the group attracted much positive press coverage. Emerging after a wave of female-fronted ]s (such as ], ], ], ], and ]), they had, like ], a notably more aggressive and electronic sound. The group attracted positive press coverage. Emerging after a wave of female-fronted ]s (such as ], ], ], ] and ]), they had, like ] and ], a notably more aggressive and electronic sound. In 1997, they contributed a cover of "]" to the ] tribute album '']''. That same year, Saffron performed vocals for ]'s "Fuel My Fire" from their album '']''.


===1998–2001: ''Speed Ballads'' and dissolution===
Saffron was born in ] and claims ], ] and ] ancestry. Outside of the band, she was also the featured vocalist on ]'s "Fuel My Fire", from their 1997 album '']''.
The band's second album, '']'', was released in 1998 and reached No.&nbsp;37 in UK Albums Chart.<ref name=uk/> Its lead single, "From Rush Hour With Love", peaked at No.&nbsp;20 in UK Singles Chart.<ref name=uk/> The band suffered when their label, ], folded shortly after the release of ''Speed Ballads''. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by ] and ''Speed Ballads'' was never released in the United States. In 2001, Republica went on hiatus. On their official site it was posted the message "Republica are not recording at this time".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.republica.com/welcome.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011117192046/http://www.republica.com/welcome.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 November 2001|title=R E P U B L I C A|date=17 November 2001}}</ref>

===2002–2009: Hiatus===
In 2002 BMG released the ] ''Ready to Go: The Best Of'' against the band's wishes. After the band went on hiatus, Saffron worked with ], appearing on the single "Just Say Yes" from their '']'' album. She also collaborated with ] for his 2003 album '']''. In September 2008, Republica reunited at Windsor at a Contra Mundum concert. They played "]", "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and a ] of "]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.windsorfringe.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:republica-reunion&catid=1:whats-on&Itemid=16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206110241/http://www.windsorfringe.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:republica-reunion&catid=1:whats-on&Itemid=16|url-status=dead|title=Windsorfringe.co.uk|archive-date=6 December 2013}}</ref>

===2010–2020: Reunion, sporadic performances and new material===
In early 2010, Republica performed a string of gigs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/republica-1302478|title=Republica to reform for gigs and 'Ready To Go' reissue|first=Matt|last=Wilkinson|date=26 April 2010|website=NME}}</ref> They also issued a remixed version of "Ready to Go" entitled "Ready to Go 2010". In June 2010 the remix was released and reached No.&nbsp;1 on the Upfront Club chart. The track has been produced by Andy Gray and ]. In October 2010, the band performed a comeback gig at ] followed by several dates in Eastern Europe and the Middle East in 2011. They performed at ] in July 2012.

The band released a new EP, ''Christiana Obey'', and also recorded a session for Brentwood radio station ] in April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixfm.com/2013/04/14/2013-creative-sessions-republica/|title=2013 Creative Sessions: Republica|date=14 April 2013}}</ref> A joint 20th anniversary tour with the band ] took place in the spring of 2014. In October and early November 2014, Republica toured the UK in support of the Boomtown Rats "Ratlife" tour and took the opportunity to premiere some new material. Friday 29 May 2015 saw the public debut of more new material when Republica performed at the "Under The Bridge" venue in Chelsea, London, with support from Tenek and Kenelis. A deluxe edition of ''Republica'' was released on 28 February 2020 on ].

===2021–present: ''Damaged Gods''===
The band released a new single, "New York" in November 2023, from their upcoming studio album ''Damaged Gods'' scheduled to be released in the spring of 2025, their first in 27 years, on Armalyte Industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jammerzine.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-republicas-saffron-new-single-video/|title=An Exclusive Interview with Republica's Saffron + New Single & Video|date=14 November 2023}}</ref> The second single off the album, "Hallelujah", was released 28 June 2024.

In June 2024, Saffron announced that ], former drummer of ] and ], had joined Republica as the band's live drummer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2024 |title=Important announcement !!! |url=https://www.facebook.com/saffron.sprackling/posts/pfbid02ZE2QucCQDqfzG3amkEW52W5e9CVYiyUPGch8K3UbVXM7jefs49tWZPUWgH9tczCrl |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=Facebook}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==Members== ==Members==
===Current members===
* ] - (Samantha Sprackling, born ] ], ], ]) - ]
* ] – lead vocals, tambourine (1994–2001, 2008–present)
* ] - (born ] ], ], ]) - ]
* Tim Dorney – keyboards (1994–2001, 2008–present)
* ] - ]
* Johnny Male – guitar, bass (1995–2001, 2008–present)
* ] - (born ] ], ]) - ] (formerly of ]'s Soul Family Sensation and Sensation)
* ] - ]s
* ] - ]s (formerly of ], and ])
* ] (Lovett) - ]


== Former members' later projects == ===Current touring members===
* ] - ]s (2024-present)
* Saffron recorded the songs "Crusher", "Spirits", and "Beauty Never Fades" on ]'s 2003 album ''Radio JXL: a broadcast from the computer hell cabin''.
* As of 2005, Saffron is working on a new band called ''Swarm''.
* Keyboardist Tim Dorney briefly reunited with fellow former Flowered Up band member Liam Maher, but they split up in late ], Flowered Up tried to reform in 2007 but Tim refused causing the cancellation of a planned reunion tour. He is currently working as a painter and decorator and working on Contra Mundum with Jonny Male releases in early 2008 on White Label.
* The Republica website states that Johnny is now part of a band called Cheap Glue, but no more details have emerged. Johnny also co-wrote tracks for ''Lipslide'', the 1997 solo album by ] of ] and 'Reach' by S Club 7. He has recently moved to Tobago where he continues to write songs.


== Discography == ===Former members===
* ] – ], guitar, bass (1994–1997)
=== Albums ===
* ] – drums (1994–1997)
# '']'' (Deconstruction - ] ])
* Alix Tiernan – percussion (1994–1995)
# ''Republica - Limited Edition 2 Disk Set (Live Versions)'' (Deconstruction - 1998)
* Mick Pirie – bass (1994–1995)
# '']'' (Deconstruction - ] ])
# ''Ready To Go: The Best Of'' (Camden - ] ])


=== Singles === ===Former touring members===
* Pete Riley – drums (1998–2001)
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* Nigel Champion – drums (2008–2012)
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|Year
* Conor Lawrence – drums (2012–2024)
!align="left" valign="top"|Song
* Timm Hamm – bass (2013–2015)
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>]<small>

!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>]<small>
===Timeline===
!align="center" valign="top" width="40"|<small>]<small>
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==Side projects and collaborations==
* Saffron performed vocals for the Prodigy's "Fuel My Fire" from their 1997 album '']''.
* Saffron wrote and performed vocals for ]'s "Smile" from their 2002 album '']''.
* Saffron recorded the songs "Crusher", "Spirits" and "Beauty Never Fades" on ]'s 2003 album '']''.
* In 2001 Saffron worked with ] on the single "Just Say Yes" for their '']''. She also featured in "Just Say Yes" ].
* Dorney briefly reunited with fellow former Flowered Up band member Liam Maher, but they split up in late 2002. Flowered Up tried to re-form in 2007 but Dorney refused, causing the cancellation of a planned reunion tour. He worked as a painter and decorator and on Contra Mundum with Male releases in 2008 on the White Label.
* Male co-wrote tracks for ''Lipslide'', the 1997 solo album by ] of ]. He has also featured in cult band ].
* Todd continued as a songwriter and co-wrote "]" by ], and has also worked with ]. He now operates between his recording studios in London and the Caribbean.

==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="9" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | ]
|- |-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref name=uk/>
|align="center" valign="top"|1994

|align="left" valign="top"|"Out of this World"
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref name=aus/>
|align="center" valign="top"|-

|align="center" valign="top"|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=https://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=austriancharts.at > Republica in der Österreichischen Hitparade|language=de|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>
|align="center" valign="top"|-

|align="left" valign="top"|''-''
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref name=ger>German chart peaks:
*''Republica'': {{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-2488|title=Republica – Republica (album)|language=de|publisher=GfK Entertainment|access-date=2017-09-12}}
*"Ready to Go": {{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/titel-details-3412|title=Republica – Ready to Go (single)|language=de|publisher=GfK Entertainment|access-date=2017-09-12}}
*"Drop Dead Gorgeous": {{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/titel-details-34391|title=Republica – Drop Dead Gorgeous (single)|language=de|publisher=GfK Entertainment|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br/><ref name=ned/>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br/><ref name=nz/>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref name=uk/>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br/><ref name=swi/>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |]<br><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/republica/chart-history/tlp/|title=Republica Chart History > Billboard 200|magazine=]|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>

|- |-
! scope="row" | '']''
|align="center" valign="top"|1994
|
|align="left" valign="top"|"Bloke"
* Released: 30 July 1996
|align="center" valign="top"|85
* Label: ]
|align="center" valign="top"|-
* Formats: ], ], ]
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="left" valign="top"|''Bloke EP'' |align="center"| 4
|align="center"| 95
|align="center"| 34
|align="center"| 47
|align="center"| 36
|align="center"| 26
|align="center"| 9
|align="center"| 48
|align="center"| 153
|
* ]: Gold<ref name="bpi">{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=Republica|access-date=27 May 2024}}</ref>
|- |-
! scope="row" | '']''
|align="center" valign="top"|1996
|
|align="left" valign="top"|"]"
* Released: 5 October 1998
|align="center" valign="top"|43
* Label: Deconstruction
|align="center" valign="top"|56
* Formats: cassette, CD, LP
|align="center" valign="top"|7
|align="left" valign="top"|''Republica'' |align="center"| 37
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| 45
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
| —
|- |-
! scope="row" | ''Damaged Gods''
|align="center" valign="top"|1997
|
|align="left" valign="top"|"]" (re-issue)
* Released: Spring 2025
|align="center" valign="top"|13
* Label: Armalyte Industries
|align="center" valign="top"|-
* Formats: TBA
|align="center" valign="top"|-
| colspan="9" {{TBA|To be released}}
|align="left" valign="top"|''Republica''
|
|}

===Compilation albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|- |-
!Title
|align="center" valign="top"|1997
!Release date
|align="left" valign="top"|"Drop Dead Gorgeous"
!Label
|align="center" valign="top"|7
|align="center" valign="top"|93
|align="center" valign="top"|39
|align="left" valign="top"|''Republica''
|- |-
! scope="row"| ''Ready to Go: The Best Of''
|align="center" valign="top"|1998
| align=center|May 2002
|align="left" valign="top"|"From Rush Hour With Love"
| Camden
|align="center" valign="top"|20
|}
|align="center" valign="top"|-

|align="center" valign="top"|-
===Live albums===
|align="left" valign="top"|''Speed Ballads''
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|- |-
!Title
|align="center" valign="top"|1998
!Release date
|align="left" valign="top"|"Try Everything"
!Label
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="center" valign="top"|-
|align="left" valign="top"|''Speed Ballads''
|- |-
! scope="row"| ''Live at the Astoria''
| align=center|March 2013
| Independent
|} |}


===Extended plays===
== Audio sample ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{{Listen|filename=Republica - Drop Dead Gorgeous excerpt.ogg|title=Republica - Drop Dead Gorgeous excerpt|description=An excerpt from ''Drop Dead Gorgeous''}}
|-
!Title
!Release date
!Label
|-
! scope="row"| ''Christiana Obey''
| align=center|March 2013
| Independent
|}


== See also == ===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Title
! rowspan="2"| Year
! colspan="10" | Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2"| ]
! rowspan="2"| Album
|- style="font-size:small;"

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=uk>UK chart peaks:
* Top 100 peaks: {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/32741/republica/|title=Official Charts > Republica|publisher=]|access-date=2019-06-12}} N.B. This site contains 'compressed' chart (exclusion rules applied) peaks for positions 76–100.
* Top 200 peaks from November 1994 to December 2010: {{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_R.HTM|title=Chart Log UK 1994–2010 > The Rabble Army – RZA|publisher=Dipl.-Bibl.(FH) Tobias Zywietz|access-date=2015-08-28}} N.B. This site contains uncompressed chart peaks (no exclusions applied) between November 1994 and May 2001.</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=aus>Australian (]) peaks:
*Top 50 peaks: {{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=australian-charts.com > Republica in Australian Charts |publisher=Hung Medien |access-date=2016-07-13 }}
*Top 100 peaks to December 2010: {{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia|edition=PDF|page=233}}
*"Drop Dead Gorgeous": {{cite web|url=https://i.imgur.com/oyPN1pW.jpg |title=Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 15 July 2015 |access-date=2015-08-25 |via=Imgur.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716153430/http://i.imgur.com/oyPN1pW.jpg |archive-date=16 July 2015 }}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=ger/>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=https://i.imgur.com/nDlIvzr.jpg|title=The Irish Charts – All there is to know > Search results for 'Republica' (from irishcharts.ie)|publisher=Imgur.com (original source published by Fireball Media)|access-date=2017-09-12}}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=ned>{{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=dutchcharts.nl > Republica in Dutch Charts|language=nl|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=nz>{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=charts.nz > Republica in New Zealand Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref name=sco>Scottish singles chart peaks:
*"Ready to Go": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19960421/41/|title=Scottish Singles Chart – 21/04/1996|language=en|publisher=officialcharts.com|access-date=2024-05-27}}
*"Ready to Go" (remix): {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19970223/41/|title=Scottish Singles Chart – 23/02/1997|language=en|publisher=officialcharts.com|access-date=2024-05-27}}
*"Drop Dead Gorgeous": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19970427/41/|title=Scottish Singles Chart – 27/04/1997|language=en|publisher=officialcharts.com|access-date=2024-05-27}}
*"From Rush Hour With Love": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19980927/41/|title=Scottish Singles Chart – 27/09/1998|language=en|publisher=officialcharts.com|access-date=2024-05-27}}
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!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=Swedish Charts > Republica in Swedish Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br/><ref name=swi>{{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Republica|title=hitparade.ch > Republica in der Schweizer Hitparade|language=de|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>

!style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|]<br><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/republica/chart-history/hsi/|title=Republica Chart History > Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "Holly"
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! scope="row"| "Try Everything"
| 1998
| style="text-align:left;"|''Speed Ballads''
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===Music videos===
* "Bloke", 1995
* "Ready to Go" (original mix), 1996
* "Ready to Go" (Ben Grosse mix), 1997
* "Drop Dead Gorgeous", 1997
* "From Rush 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==
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English alternative rock band This article is about the English rock band. For other uses, see Republica (disambiguation).

Republica
Republica at Guilfest 2012Republica at Guilfest 2012
Background information
OriginWindsor, Berkshire, England
Genres
Years active
  • 1994–2001
  • 2008–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websiterepublicamusic.co.uk

Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994. They reached the height of their popularity from 1996 to 1999. The band went on hiatus in 2001 and reunited in 2008.

The Republica sound was described by the band as "technopop punk rock". The current line-up consists of Saffron (vocals), Tim Dorney (keyboards) and Johnny Male (guitar).

History

Republica live at San Antonio, TX in December 1996

1994–1997: Beginnings, debut album and international success

Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. Singer Saffron was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's Starlight Express. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit "The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990.

Republica released the first single "Out of This World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in March 1995. In April 1996, their single "Ready to Go" became their first to chart on the UK Singles Chart, when it reached Number 43. Their debut album Republica was released in July 1996 and reached No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart after being reissued in 1997. The band added Johnny Male, formerly of early 1990s One Little Indian act Soul Family Sensation, as an official member on guitar, with "Ready to Go" remixed as more a rock-sounding dance track. This version became their signature single and reached No. 13. The fourth single, "Drop Dead Gorgeous", reached No. 7.

The group attracted positive press coverage. Emerging after a wave of female-fronted rock bands (such as Elastica, Lush, Sleeper, Echobelly and Kenickie), they had, like Curve and Garbage, a notably more aggressive and electronic sound. In 1997, they contributed a cover of "Are 'Friends' Electric?" to the Gary Numan tribute album Random. That same year, Saffron performed vocals for the Prodigy's "Fuel My Fire" from their album The Fat of the Land.

1998–2001: Speed Ballads and dissolution

The band's second album, Speed Ballads, was released in 1998 and reached No. 37 in UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "From Rush Hour With Love", peaked at No. 20 in UK Singles Chart. The band suffered when their label, Deconstruction Records, folded shortly after the release of Speed Ballads. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by BMG and Speed Ballads was never released in the United States. In 2001, Republica went on hiatus. On their official site it was posted the message "Republica are not recording at this time".

2002–2009: Hiatus

In 2002 BMG released the compilation Ready to Go: The Best Of against the band's wishes. After the band went on hiatus, Saffron worked with the Cure, appearing on the single "Just Say Yes" from their Greatest Hits album. She also collaborated with Junkie XL for his 2003 album Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin. In September 2008, Republica reunited at Windsor at a Contra Mundum concert. They played "Ready to Go", "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and a cover of "You Got the Love".

2010–2020: Reunion, sporadic performances and new material

In early 2010, Republica performed a string of gigs. They also issued a remixed version of "Ready to Go" entitled "Ready to Go 2010". In June 2010 the remix was released and reached No. 1 on the Upfront Club chart. The track has been produced by Andy Gray and Alan Moulder. In October 2010, the band performed a comeback gig at O2 Academy Islington followed by several dates in Eastern Europe and the Middle East in 2011. They performed at GuilFest in July 2012.

The band released a new EP, Christiana Obey, and also recorded a session for Brentwood radio station Phoenix FM in April 2013. A joint 20th anniversary tour with the band Space took place in the spring of 2014. In October and early November 2014, Republica toured the UK in support of the Boomtown Rats "Ratlife" tour and took the opportunity to premiere some new material. Friday 29 May 2015 saw the public debut of more new material when Republica performed at the "Under The Bridge" venue in Chelsea, London, with support from Tenek and Kenelis. A deluxe edition of Republica was released on 28 February 2020 on Cherry Red Records.

2021–present: Damaged Gods

The band released a new single, "New York" in November 2023, from their upcoming studio album Damaged Gods scheduled to be released in the spring of 2025, their first in 27 years, on Armalyte Industries. The second single off the album, "Hallelujah", was released 28 June 2024.

In June 2024, Saffron announced that Steve Hewitt, former drummer of Placebo and Six by Seven, had joined Republica as the band's live drummer.

Notes

  1. also known as Sensation when their singer, The Shamen's Jhelisa Anderson, left the band

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 touring members

Former members

Former touring members

  • Pete Riley – 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 My Fire" from their 1997 album The Fat of the Land.
  • Saffron wrote and performed vocals for Deepsky's "Smile" from their 2002 album In Silico.
  • Saffron recorded the songs "Crusher", "Spirits" and "Beauty Never Fades" on Junkie XL's 2003 album Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin.
  • In 2001 Saffron worked with the Cure on the single "Just Say Yes" for their Greatest Hits. She also featured in "Just Say Yes" video.
  • Dorney briefly reunited with fellow former Flowered Up band member Liam Maher, but they split up in late 2002. Flowered Up tried to re-form in 2007 but Dorney refused, causing the cancellation of a planned reunion tour. He worked as a painter and decorator and on Contra Mundum with Male releases in 2008 on the White Label.
  • Male co-wrote tracks for Lipslide, the 1997 solo album by Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne. He has also featured in cult band Go Kart Mozart.
  • Todd continued as a songwriter and co-wrote "Reach" by S Club 7, and has also worked with Kylie Minogue. He now operates between his recording studios in London and the Caribbean.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
 AUS
 AUT
 GER
 NED
 NZ
 SCO
 SWI
 US
Republica 4 95 34 47 36 26 9 48 153
Speed Ballads
  • Released: 5 October 1998
  • Label: Deconstruction
  • Formats: cassette, CD, LP
 37 — — — — — 45 — — —
Damaged Gods
  • Released: Spring 2025
  • Label: Armalyte Industries
  • Formats: TBA
 To be released

Compilation albums

Title Release date Label
Ready to Go: The Best Of May 2002 Camden

Live albums

Title Release date Label
Live at the Astoria March 2013 Independent

Extended plays

Title Release date Label
Christiana Obey March 2013 Independent

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
 AUS
 GER
 IRE
 NED
 NZ
 SCO
 SWE
 SWI
 US
"Out of This World" 1994 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Bloke" 1995 81 — — — — — — — — — Republica
"Ready to Go" (original mix) 1996 43 — — — — — 59 — — —
"Ready to Go" (remix) 1997 13 40 33 26 25 42 12 40 34 56
  • BPI: Silver
"Drop Dead Gorgeous" 7 131 90 — — 30 8 — — 93
"From Rush Hour with Love" 1998 20 — — — — — 21 — — — Speed Ballads
"Ready to Go" (remix with Tomcraft) 2007 — — — — — — — — — — For the Queen (Tomcraft album)
"Ready to Go 2010" 2010 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"New York" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Damaged Gods
"Hallelujah" 2024 — — — — — — — — — —
  1. Was later re-mixed and re-named Out of the Darkness for the band's self-titled album

Promotional singles

Title Year Album
"Holly" 1995 Republica
"Try Everything" 1998 Speed Ballads

Music videos

  • "Bloke", 1995
  • "Ready to Go" (original mix), 1996
  • "Ready to Go" (Ben Grosse mix), 1997
  • "Drop Dead Gorgeous", 1997
  • "From Rush 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

  1. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. p. 812. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
  2. "Republica announced for Jack Up The Summer". Isle of Wight County Press. 12 February 2019.
  3. "Bish Bash: Republica are Ready To Go for Saturday night". Bishop's Stortford Independent. 30 April 2019.
  4. "ACMers get 'Ready To Go' for Live Performance with Saffron". ACM. 3 April 2017.
  5. ""Ready to Go" see Republica? Britpop group will bring the 90s back to Dubai". Al Bawaba.
  6. ^ UK chart peaks:
  7. "Bish Bash: Republica are Ready to Go for Saturday night". 30 April 2019.
  8. "SOUL FAMILY SENSATION | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  9. "JHELISA". JazzMusicArchives.com.
  10. "Soul Family Sensation – the Day You Went Away". 30 April 2015.
  11. Sensation – Burger Habit 1993 One Little Indian catalogue number TPLP45CD
  12. "REPUBLICA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  13. "R E P U B L I C A". 17 November 2001. Archived from the original on 17 November 2001.
  14. "Windsorfringe.co.uk". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013.
  15. Wilkinson, Matt (26 April 2010). "Republica to reform for gigs and 'Ready To Go' reissue". NME.
  16. "2013 Creative Sessions: Republica". 14 April 2013.
  17. "An Exclusive Interview with Republica's Saffron + New Single & Video". 14 November 2023.
  18. "Important announcement !!!". Facebook. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  19. ^ Australian (ARIA) peaks:
  20. "austriancharts.at > Republica in der Österreichischen Hitparade" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  21. ^ German chart peaks:
  22. ^ "dutchcharts.nl > Republica in Dutch Charts" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  23. ^ "charts.nz > Republica in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  24. ^ "hitparade.ch > Republica in der Schweizer Hitparade" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  25. "Republica Chart History > Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  26. ^ "British certifications – Republica". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 May 2024. Type Republica in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  27. "The Irish Charts – All there is to know > Search results for 'Republica' (from irishcharts.ie)". Imgur.com (original source published by Fireball Media). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  28. Scottish singles chart peaks:
  29. "Swedish Charts > Republica in Swedish Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  30. "Republica Chart History > Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2019.

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