Please check out the release notes and lyrics here:

http://insoc.org/WoN

which include all the radio chatter text as well as the heavily-altered verses.

Published under the name “Larson Seibold Project”, this song is now available from the following online sources, and possibly some others about which I know not:

iTunes | eMusic | Amazon | CDBaby

Finally, To amuse and annoy all InSoc fans, Kurt and Steven are offering fabulous prizes (*) to the best submission of a video to accompany Witch Of November. Just grab the track, put some video or photo-collage under it and post it to YouTube! Send a link of your video to ThalyaFlourishing@gmail.com, and Kurt and Steve will judge, in their infinite wisdom, which is the coolest. Best five videos win!

(*) Prizes not actually fabulous.
Prizes may contain nuts.
Prizes actually are:

Hate Dept.’s Technical Difficulties album (CD)
Hate Dept.’s Ditch album (CD)
Hate Dept.’s Technical Difficulties album (Color Promo Flats)
A downloadable copy of Kurt’s unreleased song “On My Way”
A signed printed picture of Kurt doing something stupid
—

Kurt Larson
“Adulthood: Subtler colors, stronger tastes”

Check out the new InSoc Remix Album.

Energize! Vol 1 is the start of a collection of all the great InSoc Remixes. Old and new, all in one place. Reacquaint yourself with favorites from days of old, or find mixes you’ve never heard before. Never knew existed. Never had the chance to bless your ears with the music that only a remix sent straight from above could achieve. There’s something here for everybody.

But act now. Before this album gets locked away in the InSoc vaults never to see the light of day again.

1. Going, Going, Gone (Danny Saber Remix)
2. Back In The Day (Kasino Mix)
3. Walking Away (Space Age Mix)
4. I Like The Way You Werk It (Jr. Kain & Arvy Mix)
5. Lay All Your Love On Me (Justin Strauss Remix)
6. Growing Up With Shiva (Apocryphon Remix)
7. Think (Virtual Reality Mix)
8. Nothing Sacred (Apocryphon Palimpsest)
9. How Long (Justin Strauss Remix)
10. Baby Just Wants (Wesley Krusher Ghost Girl Remix)
11. Peace & Love, Inc. (Disco Mosh Pit Mix)
12. The Swamp

Pick it up today at:
iTunes
or
Amazon

Consume en masse!

Check out our friend Alexander Brandon and his new album, Violent Electric.

Pay special attention to track 2, Shrinking with vocals and lyrics by My Kurt Harland himself.

Get the whole album for only $12!

released 21 June 2011
All music produced and performed by Alexander Brandon except “Shrinking”, with guest lyrics and vocals by Kurt Larson of Information Society.

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TITLE: Apocryphon: Electro Roots 1982-1985.

Limited Edition 2-CD Digipak, complete with full-color, 30-page booklet chock full of never-before-seen photos of Information Society in the early days.
Contains the complete INSOC EP, the ultra-rare Creatures of Influence album, both re-mastered, and an entire 2nd CD full of live and rarely-heard recordings from the INSOC archives. None of this material has ever been released on CD before!

Price: $19.95
Shipping: $3.00 / $6.00 Int’l.
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This is no joke.

More to come soon.

This is no joke.

More to come soon.

Remix Contest

If you are attending the Philly show, be sure to look your best. You just might appear in one of the crowd shots!

Other shows scheduled for January:

SEATTLE
Jan. 6, 2008
El Corazon
All Ages Welcome

SAN FRANCISCO
Jan. 13, 2008
DNA Lounge
21+

AUSTIN
Jan. 18, 2008
Elysium
21+

Please note that Information Society has no control over the age restriction at the San Francisco and Austin venues. You must be at least 21 to attend these shows. Please refer to the DNA Lounge and Elysium sites for more information.

We have just added dates for shows in San Francisco, CA (January 13th) and Austin, TX (January 18th) to our upcoming live appearances!

You now have two more chances to witness InSoc’s inimitable, legendary live performance, even if you cannot attend our recently announced Philadelphia, PA (January 5th) or Seattle, WA (January 6th) shows…

Please be advised that the shows in San Francisco and Austin are restricted to ages 21+! Remember to bring ID to ensure admission to the venue, as without it you may be denied entry.

All ages are welcome at the Seattle and Philadelphia performances.

For the first time in nearly 15 years, the three original members of Information Society ���?� Paul Robb, James Cassidy, and Kurt Larson ���?� will be performing a live, full set together. The first shows of 2008 are scheduled for Philadelphia, PA and Seattle, WA.

These live shows will be few and far between, so we recommend if you live anywhere in the vicinity of these cities, and have ever wanted to see INSOC’s legendary live show, now is the time.

The group will be playing songs from each and every album they have released, including the ultra-rare INSOC EP and “Creatures of Influence”, “Don’t Be Afraid,” and the new release “Synthesizer.” Also on tap will be a few old-school analog headbangers that haven’t been heard since the early 80′s.

“Whats on Your Mind (Pure Energy)” and “Running” are just some of the dance floor classics by the seminal synth-pop band Information Society, back for 2007 with a new release paying homage to their roots – the Synthesizer. Producer Paul Robb spoke with us about everything from freestyle and changing lineups to free software and the internet. Paul is the kind of witty guy you want to chat with for hours at a pub and new tracks like “Baby Just Once” and “Back In The Day” would be the perfect soundtrack.

Check out the full interview

“Whats on Your Mind (Pure Energy)” and “Running” are just some of the dance floor classics by the seminal synth-pop band Information Society, back for 2007 with a new release paying homage to their roots – the Synthesizer. Producer Paul Robb spoke with us about everything from freestyle and changing lineups to free software and the internet. Paul is the kind of witty guy you want to chat with for hours at a pub and new tracks like “Baby Just Once” and “Back In The Day” would be the perfect soundtrack.

Check out the full interview

1: Synthesizer has moved from the number 8 spot to the number 5 spot on the German Alternative Charts.

check it out: German Alternative Charts

2: Here is an AWESOME review we received from Gothtronic, a Belgian music site.

FROM SITE:

Information Society makes synthpop with a strong 80â�?��?�s influence, as can be heard in uptempo songs like â�?��?Baby Just Wantsâ�?��?�, â�?��?I Love it Whenâ�?�¦â�?��?� and â�?��?I Like the Way You Werk Itâ�?��?�. Information Society however doesnâ�?��?�t stay away from playing with modern sounds and rhythms too, so the music on Synthesizer should appeal to fans of modern electropop like Mesh or De/Vision as well. â�?��?More to Thisâ�?��?� and â�?��?This way Tonightâ�?��?� contain phat rhythms that come straight from R â�?��?n B music and this results in very fresh sounding danceable tunes. Also â�?��?Somnambulisticâ�?��?� is a strong track and the vocals in â�?��?Burning Bridgesâ�?��?� somehow remind strongly of those of The Cruxshadows.. Musicwise it however is fully Information Society with itâ�?��?�s synthetic electropop.

Check out the full review at their site.

1: Synthesizer has moved from the number 8 spot to the number 5 spot on the German Alternative Charts.

check it out: German Alternative Charts

2: Here is an AWESOME review we received from Gothtronic, a Belgian music site.

FROM SITE:

Information Society makes synthpop with a strong 80ââ?¬â?¢s influence, as can be heard in uptempo songs like ââ?¬Ë?Baby Just Wantsââ?¬â?¢, ââ?¬Ë?I Love it Whenââ?¬Â¦Ã¢â?¬â?¢ and ââ?¬Ë?I Like the Way You Werk Itââ?¬â?¢. Information Society however doesnââ?¬â?¢t stay away from playing with modern sounds and rhythms too, so the music on Synthesizer should appeal to fans of modern electropop like Mesh or De/Vision as well. ââ?¬Ë?More to Thisââ?¬â?¢ and ââ?¬Ë?This way Tonightââ?¬â?¢ contain phat rhythms that come straight from R ââ?¬Ë?n B music and this results in very fresh sounding danceable tunes. Also ââ?¬Ë?Somnambulisticââ?¬â?¢ is a strong track and the vocals in ââ?¬Ë?Burning Bridgesââ?¬â?¢ somehow remind strongly of those of The Cruxshadows.. Musicwise it however is fully Information Society with itââ?¬â?¢s synthetic electropop.

Check out the full review at their site.

SYNTHESIZER IS NOW OFFICIALLY HERE

Today, 9 October 2007, is the official release date for this new album from Dancing Ferret Discs.
“Synthesizer” is the first new Information Society album in a decade. It features Kurt Harland, Paul Robb and James Cassidy (the “classic lineup” from their debut album) as well as other special guests and members of the “InSoc Collective.” Fans of the band’s best-known hits like “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy),” “Running” and “Think” will find this new album to be familiar without being stale. Those who follow the current crop of electro-pop bands will also find plenty to love about “Synthesizer,” including a greater appreciation of the influence that Information Society had (and still has) on so many successful electronic artists.

Released October 9th, 2007 on Dancing Ferret Discs.

Straight from the German Alternative Music Charts, Synthesizer debuts in the number 10 spot.

Straight from the German Alternative Music Charts, Synthesizer debuts in the number 10 spot.

SYNTHESIZER is NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER here in the INSOC SHOP. That’s right, the wait is finally over – SYNTHESIZER is FINALLY HERE.

SYNTHESIZER will be in stores on October 9th in the US and October 5th in Europe, but we know you don’t want to wait that long, so we’ve prepared a limited edition release of 1000 copies exclusively for direct purchase in the INSOC SHOP.

The limited edition will be shipping on September 1, more than a month before the record appears in stores, so you’ll definitely be the first on you block to get it!

TRACK LISTING

So, what are you waiting for? Order yours today!

Finally, here is a music video featuring the recording of our live performance of What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) and Running at Madison Square Garden, with footage Kristin shot before and during the Freestyle Reunion II concert synced up to the audio track. They may not have allowed her to film our performance, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make a music video!

Additionally, check out two new exclusive backstage clips!

• Kurt Interviews Eddie
• Kristin joking around with Caz

[ VIEW ALL MSG VIDEOS ]

INSOC LIVE @ MSG – PHOTOS!

There are still plenty of pictures expected to arrive from Caz and Ed, so keep your eye on this soon-to-be-larger gallery of pictures from our appearance in New York!

[ VIEW GALLERY ]

Enjoy!

Paul Robb, James Cassidy, and Kurt Harland Larson will be performing live on stage in NYC on July 21st. Tickets for Freestyle Reunion 2007 at Madison Square Garden are on sale now at Ticketmaster!

More info and ticketing at Ticketmaster

a knife and a cork, a bottle and a fork…

If you’ve purchased Oscillator, let the world know what you think about the CD.

Post your review on Amazon!

Oscillator is currently available at the INSOC SHOP for $8.00.

You know you’ve been waiting for it. And now, your wish has been granted! Yes, kids, HACK is now available on iTunes. Recently unleashed to wreak mayhem upon the Internet, HACK and the little known compilation EP Rhino Hi-Five: Information Society have landed at iTunes and want to go home with YOU!

So, how much of our impressive and world-changing catalogue is available on iTunes for your listening pleasure? We have you covered. Below, you will find a up-to-the-minute (as of 5 June 2007) list of the InSoc releases currently available through iTunes.

Albums:

• Information Society
• HACK
• Peace and Love, Inc.
• Don’t Be Afraid

EPs, Singles, and Compilations

• Rhino Hi-Five: Information Society
• InSoc Recombinant
• Oscillator EP

Initially, this show was initially interrupted by a security guard walking across the stage (?!). Later interruptions included about eight people and THE COPS running up on stage, a drunk unruly girl attempting to bother, molest, or dance with Kurt, with security (strangely!) nowhere to be found, and Kurt becoming stuck backstage at the beginning of the last song.

Not our best show ever…

The set contained four songs – the first was Peace and Love, Inc – but the video of the first song was unusuable because the lights were bad, the sound was terrible, and Kristin kept getting JOSTLED by the UNRULY HOOLIGANS.

INSOC @ THE VENUE | MAY 26 2007

Video of our performance (minus Peace & Love, Inc) at the dubious Venue Nightclub, New Orleans, LA.

And, of course, the gallery of over fifty still photos is available as well!

[ VIEW GALLERY ]

OSCILLATOR is the first new commercial release from INFORMATION SOCIETY in six years. The legendary electropop group returns with a taste of their forthcoming album SYNTHESIZER, which will be a full-length release.”

OSCILLATOR focuses on the underground hit “Back in the Day,” with the album version and several remixes, but also offers two versions of the extremely infectious cyber-synthpop groove “I Like the Way you Werk It,” – the album version and a slick remix. The third song on the OSCILLATOR EP is a live b-side, “Great Big Disco World,” which was recorded in Japan in 2006.
The expected arrival date is set for June 18th.

This EP is highly recommended – the music is fresh and appealing, but still retains the signature intelligent, quirky, tongue-in-cheek quality which has come to be seen as very uniquely “Information Society.”

( from an iTunes user review)

That’s right, humans and robots. The Oscillator EP will soon be available on CD for your enjoyment. After our Internet-exclusive premiere of OSCILLATOR in March, did you think you would never get it on CD? Don’t feel ripped off, though, if you t hought it wasn’t going to happen – the CD version of OSCILLATOR is different!

TRACK LISTING

1. Back In The Day
2. I Like The Way You Werk It
3. Great Big Disco World
4. Back In The Day (Electro Roots Mix)
5. I Like The Way You Werk It (Jr. Kain and Arvy Mix)
6. Back In The Day (Kasino Mix)
7. Back In The Day (Jr. Kain and Arvy Mix)

So, what are you waiting for? Pre-order yours today!

a knife and a fork
a bottle and a cork,
that’s the way you spell “New York.”

InSoc @ ElementNYC | May 3 2007

225 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Tickets
Purchase advance tickets at TicketWeb for $10 or $15 at the door.

Hours
9:00 pm – 2:00 AM

Ages
21+ – Bring proper ID

Contact
For Info, please email: info@elementny.com

[ More Information! ]

Please note that the order in which the tracks are currently played on the Full CD Listening Party is as follows and differs from the actual track listing on the EP:

1. Back in the Day (Kain & Arvy Mix)
2. Great Big Disco World (featuring Vitamin C)
3. Back in the Day (Electro Roots Remix)
4. I Like the Way You Werk It
5. Back in the Day (Kasino Remix)
6. Back in the Day (Album Mix)

Click here to listen to Oscillator for free.

Oscillator is available online at Napster, iTunes, eMusic, and Ruckus.

now available :: OSCILLATOR :: internet-only release

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4.14.07 – Mohegan Sun Casino – Uncasville, CT
5.03.07 – Element – New York City, NY
5.12.07 – University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL
5.26.07 – The Venue – New Orleans, LA

Be sure to check back often at Information Society’s Official Site and INSOC’s MySpace page for the latest news and concert dates.