Former Flowered Up keyboardist Tim Dorney met producer/engineer Andy Todd while both musicians were working in the studio for the band Soul Family Sensation . The two decided to form Republica as an electronic-oriented outfit. They recruited singer Saffron , who was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London’s Starlight Express . She also appeared in the video for Chesney Hawkes ‘ hit ” The One and Only ” and in the video for N-Joi ‘s single ” Mindflux “. She was also lead vocalist on N-Joi’s hit ” Anthem ” in 1990. Republica’s first lineup was rounded out with Alix Tiernan on drums and Mick Pirie on bass. Influences on the band included Simple Minds , Japan , the Human League , Gary Numan , OMD , Depeche Mode , the Cure , the Clash , the Jam , Gang of Four , and Siouxsie and the Banshees .
Form Republica as an electronic-oriented outfit
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