The queues outside of SWG3 tonight were lengthy and there were three of them. It's a busy venue hosting multiple shows on a single evening, and we were heading for the biggest one. After a gap of far too long (six years if I've not missed anything), Royal Republic were back in town... and they … Continue reading Gig Review: Royal Republic / Scarlet Rebels – SWG3, Glasgow (9th November 2025)
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Royal Republic release “Go West”, the final single from The Blastbeaters era
Royal Republic have presented the "grand and glorious finale" to The Blastbeaters saga with their latest release: an over-the-top cover of the Village People classic, "Go West". In typical Royal Republic fashion, the band has transformed the disco anthem into what they describe as a "towering power ballad". The new arrangement features a sweeping string … Continue reading Royal Republic release “Go West”, the final single from The Blastbeaters era
Classic Cover: Royal Republic do disco classic “Venus” (original by Shocking Blue) as first episode in their black metal video series…?!
Sweden’s finest purveyors of high-octane rock'n'roll, Royal Republic, are back with a thunderous cover of Shocking Blue’s "Venus". This is episode one of a four-part musical saga, featuring four iconic Disco-Classics re-imagined. Each video will unveil a new chapter in the story of The Blastbeaters - A fictional black metal band on a quest for … Continue reading Classic Cover: Royal Republic do disco classic “Venus” (original by Shocking Blue) as first episode in their black metal video series…?!
Royal Republic announce not-a-UK-tour of England (come on, guys! Add a Glasgow date!)
Following a triumphant performance at Download Festival yesterday, power-disco rockers Royal Republic have announced a UK English headline tour starting October 31st at London’s Electric Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 19th June at 10am local and will be available here. The band say: UK! We know you have waited a long time for this. … Continue reading Royal Republic announce not-a-UK-tour of England (come on, guys! Add a Glasgow date!)
Album Review: Royal Republic – LoveCop
There's no secret around here that we frickin' love Royal Republic. Band of the festival at Bloodstock last year (for me at least) with a great catalogue of bouncy, silly, poppy, catchy rock numbers. We've very much been waiting for LoveCop since we had a release date, and the singles released so far haven't taken the edge … Continue reading Album Review: Royal Republic – LoveCop
“Wow! Wow! Wow!” – Royal Republic release new single / video, album release achingly close
Channelling their inner Extreme with serious funk-rock flavours, Royal Republic have released the infectious party anthem ‘Wow! Wow! Wow!’. The track is latest single from their forthcoming album LoveCop, which is coming out June 7th via Odyssey Music. You can pre-order the album now. The band comment: Life is a highway but sometimes we all … Continue reading “Wow! Wow! Wow!” – Royal Republic release new single / video, album release achingly close