Seattle band The Republic combine Pedro the Lion intricate songwriting and Death Cab rocky sweetness to craft power poppy songs like "Rock Out" (above in video form) and the soft whispery songs "One Last Mistake" (MySpace).

On Thursday, April 30th, The Republic will take the Tractor stage with fellow Seattle-ites Josh Ottum and Aqueduct and we're pleased as punch that The Republic gave us a pair of tickets to the show to give to one lucky imaginary reader.

To enter, email us at tig @ three imaginary girls.com with your name and the subject line "FananaRepublic" by Tuesday, April 28th at 9a PST.