| New Invisible Joy | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Years Active: | 1997 - present |
| Label: | Goldwish |
| Associated Acts: | Mandrake Project |
| Website: | newinvisiblejoy.com |
New Invisible Joy is an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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]