New Invisible Joy is an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
History New Invisible Joy formed in 1997[ New Invisible Joy] at Allmusic and played locally in western Pennsylvania before they released their debut album, Pale Blue Day, in 2000.[ Review of Pale Blue Day], Allmusic.com The band's name, as they relate it, was created by pointing at words in the Bible at random.New Invisible Joy. Cleveland Scene, July 14, 2004. Accessed April 16, 2008. They released a limited-edition EP in 2002 which was packaged similarly to a pill case.[ Review of New Invisible Joy]. Allmusic.com 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.[ Review of Trust]. Allmusic.com While there was some major label interest in the band, they did not end up landing a contract with any of the labels.New Invisible Joy Ecstatic About Latest Album Truth. Observer-Reporter, February 20, 2004. Google News mirror; subscription access required. The group toured the East Coast behind the record and opened at local venues for national acts until 2005, then took an extended break while the band members focused on non-musical activities.New Invisible Joy Returns After Three Years to Make Kontakt. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008. Rumors circulated that the group had broken up, though they never released an official statement stating such.. Observer-Reporter, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008. In 2007 they returned with their third full-length, Kontakt.Joy Returns with CD Release Party at the Rex . Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.Review of Kontakt . Junkmedia, December 29, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
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
External links Official website