Republica

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". Saffron (vocals) is the sole member, the rest of the original band having left.

History

1994–1997: Beginnings, debut album and international success Former Flowered Up keyboardist Tim Dorney met producer/engineer Andy Todd while both musicians were working in the studio for the band Soul Family Sensation. The two decided to form Republica as an electronic-oriented outfit. They recruited singer Saffron, who was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's Starlight Express. She also appeared in the video for 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's first lineup was rounded out with Alix Tiernan on drums and Mick Pirie on bass. Influences on the band included Simple Minds, Japan, the Human League, Gary Numan, OMD, Depeche Mode, the Cure, the Clash, the Jam, Gang of Four, and Siouxsie and the...