Information Society (band)

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Information Society
Information Society, 2014: (from left to right) Kurt Harland, Jim Cassidy, Paul Robb
Background information
Origin	St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres	Synth-pop freestyle new wave electro-industrial
Years active	1982–1997 2006–present
Labels	Twin/Tone Tommy Boy/Reprise/Warner Bros. Cleopatra Dancing Ferret
Members	Paul Robb James Cassidy Kurt Harland Larson
Past members	See "Band members"
Website	informationsociety.us

Information Society (also known as InSoc) is an American electronic band from Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota, initially active from 1982 to 1997, primarily consisting of Paul Robb, James Cassidy and Kurt Harland Larson; the former 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 dance song which spent 39 weeks on the dance chart, going straight to number one and also peaking 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,^[1] recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.^[2] Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.^[3]