Republika

The Profile

Polish new wave/post-punk band formed as Res Publica; debut album Nowe Sytuacje was released in 1983. Fronted by Grzegorz Ciechowski.

Republika originated in Poland (members from Torun and active around Warsaw), initially called Res Publica. Their 1983 debut Nowe sytuacje is frequently cited in reviews and retrospectives.

The available review praises Republika as a noteworthy Polish post-punk/new wave band and highlights their 1983 debut Nowe sytuacje. The reviewer frames the band as an important example of Eastern European alternative rock that merits listening. Musically they are compared to Wire and Talking Heads, with distinctive dark atmospheres and occasional flute and piano.