New Invisible Joy is an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
History
New Invisible Joy formed in 1997[1] and played locally in western Pennsylvania before they released their debut album, Pale Blue Day, in 2000.[2] The band's name, as they relate it, was created by pointing at words in the Bible at random.[3] They released a limited-edition EP in 2002 which was packaged similarly to a pill case.[4] They planned a 2003 release for their sophomore effort, Trust, but spent additional time recording and mixing the record, which was finally released early in 2004.[5] While there was some major label interest in the band, they did not end up landing a contract with any of the labels.[6] The group toured the East Coast behind the record and opened at local venues for national acts until 2005,[7] then took an extended break while the band members focused on non-musical activities.[8] Rumors circulated that the group had broken up, though they never released an official statement stating such.[9] In 2007 they returned with their third full-length, Kontakt.[10][11]
Members
- John Schisler - vocals
- Mike Gaydos - guitar
- Evan Handyside - bass
- Brian Colletti - drums
- Phil MacDowell - keyboards (2006–present)
Discography
- Pale Blue Day (2000)
- New Invisible Joy EP (2002)
- Trust (2004)
- Kontakt (2007)
Other contributions
- WYEP Live and Direct: Volume 4 - On Air Performances (2002) - "Alone"
References
- ^ New Invisible Joy at Allmusic
- ^ Review of Pale Blue Day, Allmusic.com
- ^ New Invisible Joy[permanent dead link]. Cleveland Scene, July 14, 2004. Accessed April 16, 2008.
- ^ Review of New Invisible Joy. Allmusic.com
- ^ Review of Trust. Allmusic.com
- ^ New Invisible Joy Ecstatic About Latest Album Truth. Observer-Reporter, February 20, 2004. Google News mirror; subscription access required.
- ^ New Invisible Joy Returns to the Stage with Kontakt. Pittsburgh City Paper, September 20, 2007.
- ^ New Invisible Joy Returns After Three Years to Make Kontakt. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
- ^ New Invisible Joy Back in Business with New CD[permanent dead link]. Observer-Reporter, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
- ^ Joy Returns with CD Release Party at the Rex Archived 2008-04-26 at the Wayback Machine. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
- ^ Review of Kontakt Archived 2008-04-26 at the Wayback Machine. Junkmedia, December 29, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.