Republic of Safety

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Republic of Safety was a Canadian indie rock band, originally consisting of vocalist Maggie MacDonald, guitarist Jonny Dovercourt, bassists Kat Gligorijevic-Collins and Kate McGee and drummer Evan Davies. The final lineup featured MacDonald and Dovercourt with Marlena Kaesler (bass/voice), Steve Sidoli (drums) and Martin Eckart (saxophone).

The band's first EP, Passport, was released on Sonic Unyon Records in 2005, and their follow-up release, Vacation came out on Ta Da! Records in 2006. The latter release included guest appearances by Owen Pallett and Reg Vermue, and was produced by Don Pyle. Both EPs received airplay on Canadian campus radio and CBC Radio 3.

Citing creative differences and day jobs, the band ended as of early 2008. Their final gig on January 26, 2008 also doubled as a release for their third and final EP entitled Succession.

[edit] Discography

• Passport EP (2005)
• Vacation EP (2006)
• Succession EP (2008)

[edit] External links

• Republic of Safety
• Article on break-up/final gig/EP