Innerpartysystem was introduced to the world last fall 2007 with The Download EP, a six-song batch of self recorded demos, including "Don't Stop" that pointed the way to their self-titled debut, scheduled to arrive in stores on September 9th on Island Records.
After self-producing The Download EP, IPS recruited an A-level producers and mixers to work with them on the album. These included: Joel Hamilton (Book of Knots, Sparklehorse, Blue Tip), Mark Needham (the Killers, Pete Yorn), Spike Stent (Björk, Arcade Fire), and Alan Moulder (Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Jesus & Mary Chain, The Killers) and Stuart Price (Madonna, Seal, The Killers) all of whom brought new ideas on sound and instrumentation to the group.
The album release caps Innerpartysystem's non-stop summer tour grid, which began several weeks ago on fellow Island group Ashes Divide's first tour ever.
July 8th marks the start of a major cross-country U.S. itinerary, as Hot Topic presents the "Hope For The Hopeless" U.S. tour with Kill Hannah, Medic Droic, and White Tie Affair, nearly three dozen dates through August 23rd (including Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 2nd). IPS will also perform at the Voodoo Music festival in October.
"Don't Stop," a gripping debut single which impacts Alternative on July 22nd, was licensed to EA's globally popular FIFA Street 3 freestyle street football (soccer) video game (released November 2007). Another track "Heart of Fire," was played during the MTV VMAs in September 2007; and was licensed to EA's Burnout Paradise video game (released January 2008).
Innerpartysystem, lead singer Patrick Nissley, Jesse Cronan (keyboards, programming), Kris Barman (guitar, keyboards), and Jared Piccone (drums) took their name from the heirarchic controlling class in George Orwell's novel 1984. The concept resonates in today's world of fake celebrity-worship which is prominently swiped by Nissley in "Don't Stop."
Hot Topic presents "Hope For The Hopeless" U.S. tour with Innerpartysystem, Kill Hannah, Medic Droic, and White Tie Affair:
July 22 - Orangevale, CA - Boardwalk
23 - Portland, OR - Six Ultra Lounge
24 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
25 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
26 - Spokane, WA - The Boulevard
27 - Boise, ID - The Venue
28 - Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue
29 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
Aug. 2 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
5 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbit's
7 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah @ Tremont Music Hall
8 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
9 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
14 - New York, NY - The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
16 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Small's
17 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
19 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
21 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
22 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
23 - Chicago, IL - Metro
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