The IMC Magazine Issue 18 / August 2016 | Page 100

This is all true, but another way to describe this song is through Stage Republic’s choice of album cover. They chose to use a photo of a woman in midair as she hurls herself to a man with outstretched arms, hanging from a trapeze. The song ‘I Got Your Back’ is about a person who at times finds it hard to express their emotional commitment but has stood by you in the past and will continue to do so.

This eloquent expression of the gift of confidence is also represented by the image of the woman taking a leap of faith, knowing her partner will be there to catch her.

After listening to the song I was not surprised to learn that ‘I Got Your Back’ will be featured in the soundtrack on an upcoming Hollywood film which is currently in production and will be released in early 2017.

Stage Republic is currently in the studio working on their third single ‘The Dream’ which will be released in October 2016. Raven describes the song’s central theme as going against the time in pursuit of your dreams; and no journey is too hard if you find what you seek. I had the honor of hearing a demo of the song, which is still in production.

When faced with a difficult decision, many people stay on the established path where they feel most comfortable with. Stage Republic made the decision to change direction. Their sound evolving from Electro Pop/Rock to a more organic Pop/Rock sound which is reflected in their four new singles they are releasing in 2016

and based on the positive reviews, airplay and success of their first two singles ‘Big Blue River’ and ‘I Got Your Back’, it is clear the music industry and fans are embracing and loving this new sound.

When asked Raven stated:

The messages of the band are as strong as ever and as old as humanity:

together we'll survive

together we are strong

no journey is too long

when you find the things you seek

when you make it to the peak

when you push on till you live

the dream

Awards and Nominations:

Semi-Finalist in the Unsigned Only Music Competition: Rock Category for their song All Out

Nomination 2015 IMEA Best Pop Song "Big Blue River"

Nomination 2015 IMEA Best Pop Group

Nomination 2014 IMEA Best Alternative Album "Firstage"

Nomination 2014 IMEA Best Alternative Group

Best Foreign Film Award on the 2011 Mountain Film Festival California for Raven’s role and title song of ‘The Stone’, an English horror movie

Nomination 2010 Eurosonic Interactive Artist Award

I Got your Back

Article written for the IMC Magazine

by Beth Fedornak

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