This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
The Most Serene Republic Play Echoplex Tonight
Artist: The Most Serene Republic
Album: Population
Label: Arts & Crafts
Listen to their sample track "The Men Who Live Upstairs":
The Most Serene Republic play at the Echoplex tonight, opening for Los Campesinos but don't miss them TMSR because they might be the better reason to go to the show. I love how their new album opens, the first track, "Humble Peasants", is an instrumental but I'm a sucker for whistling during songs. TMSR write "epic" music, with chorus style vocals that bring to mind The Arcade Fire and perhaps even The Polyphonic Spree. Lots of horn sounds, lots and lots of strings - ok yeah, a full on orchestra seems to back up this band and I'm intrigued as to how they're going to pull this off live.
Other than the opening tune, my other favorite track on the album is "Battle Hymn of the Republic", a veritable march. There's some pseudo mournful tunes on here but lot's of these mega choruses which I'm not so sure I'm hip to. They remind me of another group called The Russian Futurists but they also make me think about Christian Rock and I'd like to not think about that. Check out the sample track up above and make sure you get to the show on time to see them open, they could very well be the best reason to go out tonight.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
