He originally moved to Kansas City in 1999 and began playing guitar for The People, a band that later changed its name to The Golden Republic (Astralwerks Records).

When The Golden Republic disbanded seven years later, he opted to launch his own pop-based project with the other multi-instrumentalist.

Taking their name from Jankowski's high school mascot, The Republic Tigers expanded their lineup and issued a self-titled EP in late 2007 before putting the finishing touches on Keep Color, which arrived in 2008.

In 2009, they played at the annual "Buzz Beach Ball" event with Weezer, Blink 182, Matt & Kim, Taking Back Sunday, and others.

[1][2] Since signing with Chop Shop Records, their music has been featured on several prime time network television shows including Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, Chuck, Supernatural and Sunao ni Narenakute.

The album was self-produced and recorded in Kansas City, MO and features a remix of "The Nerve" off of their 2008 Keep Color release.

Current: Former members: Also, audio engineer and musician David Gaume (The Stella Link) has become a fixture in the band as their traveling soundman and technician.