The Most Serene Republic

Annuals and The Most Serene Republic announce tour dates together

Hey! Two of our favorite Canadian bands are teaming up to co-headline a summer tour, starting May 5 in Michigan. Hopefully the stages are big everywhere they go…both bands have several members. There should be lots of pop, lots of art (remember our interview with Adrian Jewett of TMSR and their video for […]

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The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video

So, um, Jamie’s decision to give Grizzly Bear the honors of creepiest video of ’09 was short-lived. The Most Serene Republic just set off an entirely different form of creepy on their new video for “Heavens To Purgatory.” Strewn body parts, instruments, and old-school clothing in a Victorian dollhouse setting, what more […]

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[MP3] New The Most Serene Republic: “Aveern”

Along with a slew of tour dates, The Most Serene Republic have offered up a B-side from their latest album, the critically acclaimed …And The Ever Expanding Universe. The song, “Aveern,” is easily good enough for an album (as we so often say about B-sides in general), but its raw tendencies and jagged […]

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Interview with Adrian Jewett of The Most Serene Republic

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With The Most Serene Republic set to drop their newest effort, …And The Ever Expanding Universe, tomorrow, we thought it would be of interest to hear what lead man Adrian Jewett thinks about his musicianship, The Most Serene Republic in general, the new sound, and beyond. Good luck deciphering! Check out this previous post about The Most Serene Republic.

The Most Serene Republic – “Heavens To Purgatory” [MP3] (from …And The Ever Expanding Universe)

The Most Serene Republic – “Present Of Future End” [MP3] (from Population)

Knox Road: When and how did you get into music?

Adrian Jewett: My Dad is a huge vinyl fan and music connoisseur. Especially from that of the prog era of the early 70’s. He also had a panache for female singer-songwriters. (i.e. Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Alison Moyet) Through him, I got into music at a young age – bopping to Level 42 as a toddler and such. Once the seed is planted, it grows.

KR: How was “The Most Serene Republic” the artist created?

AJ: Friends getting together who needed a lot to keep them satisfied – burning on the inside to explode with communication. Excitement. The world. Our responsibility to make it our own and make it incredible.

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Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe

Frankly, I’m surprised I haven’t discussed The Most Serene Republic on KR yet (except for this brief mention. Can i even call that brief?), and I apologize. While the seven-piece Milton, Ontario crew does occasionally swing for the fences and miss, when they’re on, they’re on. One of the most downright enjoyable albums […]