The Republic Tigers
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| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Labels | Chop Shop |
The Republic Tigers is an American rock band formed in Kansas City, Missouri by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic) and Adam McGill. They were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records (an imprint of Atlantic Records), owned by Alexandra Patsavas of Chop Shop Music Supervision.
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[edit] History
The Republic Tigers is the result of a long, off-and-on collaboration and friendship between Kenn Jankowski and Adam McGill. Years prior to the formation of the band, Jankowski and McGill recorded tracks for a project tentatively dubbed Fi. Although little became of these songs, the two forged a friendship. "Fi" was placed on hold when interest in The Golden Republic picked up, and Jankowski shifted his focus to that group. In 2005, Jankowski returned to Kansas City to embark on a new project. He reconnected with McGill, and together they began writing and recording new material, initially with Jankowski's former bandmate Ryan Shank. Within a few weeks, they recruited several additional band members: Justin Tricomi (formerly of The Storied Northwest), Justin Norcross, Marc Pepperman, and Ryan Pinkston. In 2007, Justin Norcross left the group, which solidified the current lineup.
The group released their first full album, Keep Color, on May 6, 2008. It includes the singles Buildings & Mountains and Fight Song. On the week of September 14, 2008, Buildings And Mountains was featured as the free single of the week on iTunes. In late 2008, they embarked on their first overseas tour with the band Travis. Most recently, they played at the annual "Buzz Beach Ball" event with Weezer, Blink 182, Matt & Kim, Taking Back Sunday, and others.
Since signing with Chop Shop Records, their music has been featured on several prime time network television shows including Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, Chuck, Supernatural and Sunao ni Narenakute. The Republic Tigers made their first nationally televised appearance on May 22, 2008 on The Late Show With David Letterman.
No Land’s Man (EP) was released on April 16, 2011, exclusively at indie record stores nationwide in celebration of Record Store Day. The digital release followed on April 19, as well as a 7” color vinyl release featuring Merrymake It With Me and an exclusive b-side, Whale Fight. The album was self-produced and recorded in Kansas City, MO and features a remix of The Nerve off of their 2008 Keep Color release.
The band has announced their second full length album for release in 2012, entitled Mind Over Matter.[1][2]
[edit] Members
Current:
- Kenn Jankowski - vocals, guitar
- Adam McGill - guitar, vocals
- Ryan Pinkston - guitar, vocals
- Marc Pepperman - bass
- Justin Tricomi - drums, vocals
Also, audio engineer and musician David Gaume (The Stella Link) has become a fixture in the band as their traveling soundman and technician.
Former members:
- Justin Norcross - guitar, vocals
[edit] Discography
Compilations:
First Blood OxBlood Records. Released May 2007.
The Impossible Dream Frank Sinatra cover. Available through (itunes)
EPs:
Republic Tigers (Self-titled) Chop Shop Records. Released December 2007. Available through iTunes.
The Republic Tigers European Release Available through (itunes)
No Land's Man Chop Shop Records. Released April 2011.
LPs:
Keep Color Chop Shop Records. Released May 2008. Keep Color on vinyl available through Amazon or at their concerts.
Soundtracks:
OMFGG - Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl No. 1 Atlantic Records. September 2008.
