Republica are an alternative rock band from England, United Kingdom who were formed in 1994 by Samantha Sprackling (lead singer, aka Saffron), Tim Dorney & Johnny Male. Other members have been Andy Todd, David Barbarossa, Pete Riley & John Lane. Described, by Sprackling: "techno-punk-pop-rock". Their most successful single is Ready To Go (used as a football match into', on Sky Sports, for much of the 90s). ...show more

Republica are an alternative rock band from England, United Kingdom who were formed in 1994 by Samantha Sprackling (lead singer, aka Saffron), Tim Dorney & Johnny Male. Other members have been Andy Todd, David Barbarossa, Pete Riley & John Lane. Described, by Sprackling: "techno-punk-pop-rock". Their most successful single is Ready To Go (used as a football match into', on Sky Sports, for much of the 90s).

Their eponymous début album reached #4 in the charts (Jul '96). Their second album, "Speed Ballads", was not as successful, only reaching #37 ('98). Republica are no longer recording & haven't produced any new work since 1998. Although they haven't officially split up, most members are now involved in other projects.. ...show less