Warehouse Republic

Warehouse Republic are a rock group from Hungary, active since 1990. The band members listed are Sipos F. Tamás and Cipő. Their music is described as a Hungarian folk/rock fusion, and the group also works within rock, blues rock and modern country influences.

Style and influences

The band draws on a wide range of references, including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Brad Paisley, Jay Z and Patsy Cline. This mix of influences shapes a sound that combines blues rock with country elements and a broader rock approach.

Releases and recordings

The group’s debut release, Revolver, receives several single-of-the-week mentions and gains attention online. One of its music videos features Rachel Hurd-Wood. Another video features Anna Shaffer, who appears in the band’s song YDEK (You Don’t Ever Know). The group records and releases material such as Possessed, Its Still You, Come My Way and Summertime as part of its studio output.

Live work and collaborations

Warehouse Republic places strong emphasis on live performance and appears at venues and events including Secret Garden Party Festival, The O2 Arena, The 100 Club, Surya, Proud and City Showcase: Spotlight London Festival. The band also performs live for BBC Introducing and appears on radio playlists and sessions across BBC, Absolute Radio, Q Radio, Total Rock, ARD Radio and US national radio. It supports acts including Labrinth, KT Tunstall, Orbital, The Feeling, The Charlatans, Hadouken, Stooshe, Tim Minchin, Alabama Shakes, Dodgy, The Young Knives, Charlene Soraia, Nikki & The Dove, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, The Magnetic Zeros, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Lethal Bizzle, Kano and Clement Marfo & The Frontline.

Press and recognition

The band receives coverage in publications and outlets including Music News, Festival Mag, The Sun, Q, Mojo, Classic Rock, The London Evening Standard, NME and Music Week. Its tracks are also played on programmes including The Frank Skinner show. In early 2012, Warehouse Republic works with hip hop artist Gizla and shares stages with Lethal Bizzle, Kano, Mikill Pane and Clement Marfo & The Frontline.