Republic of Safety
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20051229093119/http://www.republicofsafety.ca/ |
Republic of Safety was an indie rock ensemble originating from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, noted for embedding political messages within their songs and live shows.
History
Established in 2005, the initial members consisted of lead singer Maggie MacDonald, guitarist Jonny Dovercourt, bassists Kat Gligorijevic and Kate McGee, along with drummer Evan Davies. The group’s final formation included MacDonald and Dovercourt, joined by Marlena Kaesler (vocals, bass, guitar), Steve Sidoli (drums), and Martin Eckart (saxophone).
Their first extended play, Passport, was issued through Sonic Unyon Records in 2005. This was succeeded by the 2006 EP Vacation on Ta Da! Records, which featured contributions from guest musicians Owen Pallett and Reg Vermue, with production handled by Don Pyle. Both releases received considerable rotation on Canadian college radio stations as well as CBC Radio 3.
The band dissolved in early 2008 due to differing artistic visions and outside obligations. Their concluding show took place on January 26, 2008, aligning with the launch of their third EP titled Succession.
Band members
- Maggie MacDonald
- Kat Gligorijevic
- Kate McGee
- Evan Davies
- Jonny Dovercourt
- Marlena Kaesler
- Martin Eckart
EPs
- Passport (2005)
- Vacation (2006)
- Succession (2008)