Republic of Safety was a Canadian indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario, known for including political content in their performances and recordings.
Republic of Safety was formed in early 2004 and played its first show that June. The original members were vocalist Maggie MacDonald, guitarist/vocalist Jonny Dovercourt, bassists Kat Gligorijevic and Kate McGee and drummer Dennis Amos, who was replaced by Evan Davies after their second show. The final lineup featured MacDonald and Dovercourt with Marlena Kaesler (bass/vocals), 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.
