Joker's Republic

They’re called the “Elected Representatives of the Joker’s Republic” (or at least that’s what Austen’s mom calls them), but what that really stands for is this New Jersey band’s commitment to represent Ska-Punk with high-energy performances that have earned them a place at the BIG kid’s table. 

The year 2022 saw the band’s first Midwest and second west coast tours completely planned out by themselves, along with recognition from popular social media outlets such as Dying Scene and several appearances on both national and international radio programs and compilation albums. The continued success and the momentum has rolled right along into 2023 with several major festival appearances (some of which have yet to be announced) with more tours and shows on the way!

With the recent release of “Necessary Evil”, Joker’s Republic’s SECOND full-length album produced and engineered by Roger Lima (Less Than Jake/Rehasher) the band plans to continue touring and to finally answer the greatest questions of our time: “Who are we?” “Why are we here?” and “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?”

The Music of Joker’s Republic feels familiar to fans of Ska-Punk but also brings new (and sometimes questionable) musical ideas to the genre. The band feels that their brand of Ska-Punk works best as a power trio, which enables them to have greater crossover appeal while still remaining true to their roots...plus, it’s a lot easier to remember the names of the band members without a horn section.

While Joker’s Republic refuses to acknowledge the existence of “Brass Rock”, they and their fans (who they lovingly refer to as “Citizens of the Joker’s Republic”) are united by one universal message: “One nation under Ska, and together we will save rock and roll!”