The Most Serene Republic is a Canadian indie rock band formed in Milton, Ontario, by band members Adrian Jewett, Ryan Lenssen, and Nick Greaves, who had all left school to pursue more artistic ventures. The band takes its name from the sobriquet of formerly independent Venice under the Doges, which was regarded as "The Most Serene Republic of Venice." The Most Serene Republic released its debut album, Underwater Cinematographer, in 2005 on the Arts & Crafts label. - From Last.fm Artist Summary