The Young Republic are a virtuoso octet equally schooled in the arts of sunny, country tinged guitar-pop and orchestral derring-do. Hailing from the Back Bay neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts, the band formed around a refectory table in their freshman year, and have rapidly proved themselves to be among the most distinctive ensembles in the greater New England area. Having toured the US twice and built a grass roots following via three self-released EPs and radio sessions for the likes of WOXY, The Young Republic are now ready to take their blend of classic pop and classical smarts to the world.

The YR takes each tune and adds their special blend of folk, rock and classical styles. Deliberately and delicately adding instrument upon instrument, with keen ears for harmony, color and counterpoint, they create music that aims more towards the 60’s pop music giants (Wilson, Lennon, McCartney) and the luminaries who overshadow even them (Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Stravinsky) than their indie rock contemporaries. They are at heart, a rock band, but it is perhaps a willingness to stretch into new musical territory that sets them apart from the rest of the pack.

Following the success of debut single ‘Blue Skies’, The Young Republic release a double a-sided follow up single in the shape of ‘Girl from The Northern States’ and non album AA 'Your Heart Belongs In Tennessee'. with 'Seeing People You Know' as a further track. As with ‘Blue Skies’, 'Girl From The Northern States' will come in a limited edition embossed sleeve vinyl.

Releases

• 12 Tales From Winter City - album, out 28/01/2008 on End Of The Road Records. 1 review (read/post)
• Modern Plays - album, out 01/10/2007 on End Of The Road Records. (post review)
• The Girl From The Northern States - single, out 25/06/2007 on End Of The Road Records. 1 review (read/post)

Past events

• Wed 04 Jun at Yeovil Orange Box. (post review)
• Tue 03 Jun at Swindon Riff's Bar. (post review)
• Mon 02 Jun at Bristol Thekla Social. (post review)
• Sat 31 May at Chester Telford's Warehouse. (post review)
• Fri 30 May at York City Screen Basement Bar. (post review)
• Thu 29 May at Manchester Dulcimer. (post review)
• Wed 28 May at Liverpool Barfly. (post review)
• Tue 27 May at Dublin Sugar Club. (post review)
• Mon 26 May at Glasgow ABC2. (post review)
• Sun 25 May at Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire. (post review)
• Sat 24 May at Middlesbrough The Knights. (post review)
• Thu 22 May at Swansea Monkey Cafe Bar. (post review)
• Wed 21 May at Paris La Maroquinerie. (post review)
• Wed 14 May at London Borderline. (post review)

Features

• 27/09/2007: End Of The Road 2007: the DiS review

Links

• End Of The Road Records

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