Republic of Loose were an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band formerly consisted of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Deco, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Brez and drummer and percussionist Coz Noelen.

Michael Tierney, better known as Mick Pyro, is an Irish musician. He is best known as the frontman of the Dublin funk rock band Republic of Loose. He has also participated in other independent work with fellow Irish, and international musicians and performed a duet with Sinéad O'Connor at the 2008 Meteor Awards, where she revealed her admiration for his vocals. He has also written for the Irish Independent. Pyro is known for his distinctive singing and his bearded appearance. He released his first solo album Exit Pyro on 14 July 2023.