Information Society

Information

• Hometown: - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
• Nationality: - American
• Years Active: - 1982–1997 • 2006–present
• Genre(s): - Synth-Pop • New Wave• Futurepop • Techno • Freestyle • Dance • Hi-NRG
• Label(s): - Twin/Tone • Tommy Boy/Reprise/Warner Bros. • Cleopatra • Dancing Ferret
• Associated Acts: - India • Maria Nocera • Hate Dept. • T42 • Christopher Anton
• Website: - informationsociety.bandcamp.com

Biography

Information Society (also known as InSoc) is an American band from Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota, initially active from 1982 to 1997, primarily consisting of Kurt Harland Larson, Paul Robb, and James Cassidy; the latter two reconvened the band in 2006, initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist, then with Harland rejoining them as lead vocalist by 2008.

The group's breakout single was 1988's "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)", a synth-pop song, which spent 39 weeks on the dance chart, going straight to number one and would also peak at number three on the Hot 100 pop chart. The track included a vocal sample of Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) from Star Trek, saying "pure energy".

The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.

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Band Members

• Paul Robb – keyboards, percussion (1982–1993, 2004–present)
• Kurt Harland – vocals, keyboards, percussion (1982–1999, 2006–present)
• James Cassidy – bass guitar, vocals (1983–1993, 2004–present)

Videos

"What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" is a song by American synth-pop band Information Society that was released as a single in 1988.