Republica

About

Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Berkshire, who broke through with their self-titled debut album in 1996. Fronted by vocalist Saffron (Samantha Sprackling), the band described their sound as 'techno-pop punk rock' and sold over three million albums between 1996 and 1999, scoring Top 5 chart positions in the UK, the US and Europe. Their anthem 'Ready to Go' reached number one in multiple countries and has since appeared in more than 300 films and adverts. Saffron is now the sole remaining original member, and in 2025 the band released their long-awaited third album, Damaged Gods.

3M+

albums sold between 1996 and 1999

300+

films and advertisements with 'Ready to Go'

319K

monthly audience on YouTube Music

What's new

aug 2026
Saffron spoke with eonmusic about thirty years of Republica and announced a major British autumn tour in honor of the 'Ready to Go' anniversary.
2026
Republica is on the Dutch festival lineup: among others at Effenaar (Eindhoven) and Rotown in Rotterdam on 2 October 2026.
2025
Damaged Gods, Republica's first studio album in 27 years, was released in 2025 via Armalyte Industries.
jun 2024
Saffron announced that Steve Hewitt, former drummer of Placebo, has joined Republica as live drummer; that same year Tim Dorney and Johnny Male left the band.
jun 2024
The second single from Damaged Gods, 'Hallelujah', was released on 28 June 2024.