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{{Short description|American synthpop band}}
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'''Iris''' is an American ]<ref name=amg/> band, formed by ] and ] in 1993. After the release of their first album '']'', Matthew Morris was replaced with ], who pushed the band's sound into a more experimental electronic direction. Their latest album, ''],'' will be released in 2014. '''Iris''' was an American ]<ref name=amg/> band, formed by ] and Mat Morris in 1993. After the release of their first album '']'', Matthew Morris was replaced with ], who pushed the band's sound in a more experimental electronic direction. Their final album, ''],'' was released in September 2019. Iris disbanded in 2021.<ref name="Fanatic"/>


==Biography== ==History==
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The band was initiated in 1993 as Forgiving Iris, with members Reagan Jones (]/]), Matt Morris (keyboards/]).<ref name="amg"> at ]</ref> The two had met in college and, influenced by 1980s artists such as ] and ], began playing covers locally in ]. In 1999 they changed their name to Iris and released their debut full-length, '']'', which netted them "Best Band" and "Best Album" awards at the American Synthpop Awards in 2000.<ref name=amg/> Its single, "Annie, Would I Lie To You?" was one of the best-selling records in label ]’s history. The band was initiated in 1993 as Forgiving Iris, with members Reagan Jones (]/]), Matt Morris (keyboards/]).<ref name="amg"> at ]</ref> The two had met in college and, influenced by artists such as ] and ], began playing covers locally in ]. In 1998 they changed their name to Iris and released their debut full-length, '']'', which netted them "Best Band" and "Best Album" awards at the American Synthpop Awards in 2000.<ref name=amg/> Its single "Annie, Would I Lie To You?" was one of the best-selling records in label ]’s history.


After several shows that followed, Reagan Jones and Matthew Morris started having arguments about their musical direction. Morris became focused on his personal life, and wasn't interested into going back to the studio for the second album. He met ] through the original singer of ] Joel Willard in 2001, and told him that Jones was looking for someone new to work with.<ref name="NecrosInterview2011">{{cite web | url=http://necros.gibdon.com/news/interview | title=Andrew "Necros" Sega Interview | publisher=necros.gibdon.com | date=July 19, 2011 | accessdate=July 20, 2011 | author=Augustini, Petrit | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120717023422/http://necros.gibdon.com/news/interview | archivedate=July 17, 2012}}</ref> Sega and Jones started working on some test tracks, the first of which would later become "Unknown". They felt that the chemistry between the two worked out so well that they started working on the new record that would become '']''.<ref name="Sideline">{{cite web | url=http://www.side-line.com/interviews_comments.php?id=410_0_16_0_C | title=Iris - The future of synthpop is assured | publisher='']'' | date=16 Jan 2004 | accessdate=20 May 2014}}</ref> Sega added guitars and pushed the band's sound into a more experimental electronic direction. They released their second album ''Awakening'' throughout Sega's new label, ]. Their next record, '']'' (2005) took a more aggressive approach. Its first single, "Appetite" went No. 1 on mainstream radio in Poland. A European tour followed, including festivals in Moscow and London. After several shows that followed, Reagan Jones and Matthew Morris started having arguments about their musical direction. Morris became focused on his personal life, and wasn't interested into going back to the studio for the second album. Jones met ] through the original singer of ] Joel Willard in 2001, and told him that he was looking for someone new to work with.<ref name="NecrosInterview2011">{{cite web | url=http://necros.gibdon.com/news/interview | title=Andrew "Necros" Sega Interview | website=Necros.gibdon.com | date=July 19, 2011 | access-date=July 20, 2011 | author=Augustini, Petrit | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717023422/http://necros.gibdon.com/news/interview | archive-date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> Sega and Jones started working on some test tracks, the first of which would later become "Unknown". They felt that the chemistry between the two worked out so well that they started working on the new record that would become '']''.<ref name="Sideline">{{cite web | url=http://www.side-line.com/interviews_comments.php?id=410_0_16_0_C | title=Iris - The future of synthpop is assured | website=Side-line.com | date=16 Jan 2004 | access-date=20 May 2014}}</ref> Sega added guitars and pushed the band's sound into a more experimental electronic direction. They released their second album ''Awakening'' throughout Sega's new label, ]. Their next record, '']'' (2005) took a more aggressive approach. Its first single, "Appetite" went No. 1 on mainstream radio in Poland. A European tour followed, including festivals in Moscow and London.


In 2008, Iris released their first CD/DVD combo, '']''. It featured 3 brand new tracks, as well as remixes from bands like ], ], ], ], plus a 40 minute "behind the scenes" tour diary DVD. In 2008, Iris released their first CD/DVD combo, '']''. It featured 3 brand new tracks, as well as remixes from bands like ], ], ], ], plus a 40 minute "behind the scenes" tour diary DVD.


In 2010, Iris released '']'' through Infacted Recordings. After finishing its supporting tour in the US, the duo parted ways due to a tour argument. There was more than a year of silence between the band members, which ended when Jones sent Sega three demo songs.<ref name="Hiatus">{{cite web | url=http://www.dependent.de/index.php?lan=en&area=5&id= | title=IRIS have just finished their new album: RADIANT, a manifest of intense electronic craftmanship | publisher=] | date=August 9, 2014 | accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Radiant">{{cite web | url=http://www.dependent.de/index.php?lan=en&area=releases&id=223 | title=Radiant | publisher=Dependent Records | accessdate=21 August 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Iris signed with ] and will release their latest album '']'' through the label.<ref name="Dependent">{{cite web | url=http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/news/2014/dependent-sign-iris-new-album-radiant-almost-completed/ | title=Dependent sign Iris: new album „Radiant“ almost completed! | publisher=''Peek a Boo'' | date=April 23, 2014 | accessdate=August 14, 2014}}</ref> In 2010, Iris released '']'' through Infacted Recordings. After finishing its supporting tour in the U.S., the duo parted ways due to a tour argument. There was more than a year of silence between the band members, which ended when Jones sent Sega three demo songs.<ref name="Hiatus">{{cite web | url=http://www.dependent.de/index.php?lan=en&area=5&id= | title=IRIS have just finished their new album: RADIANT, a manifest of intense electronic craftmanship | publisher=] | date=August 9, 2014 | access-date=August 21, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Radiant">{{cite web | url=http://www.dependent.de/index.php?lan=en&area=releases&id=223 | title=Radiant | publisher=Dependent Records | access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref>


In 2014, Iris signed with ] and released '']'' through the label,<ref name="Dependent">{{cite web | url=http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/news/2014/dependent-sign-iris-new-album-radiant-almost-completed/ | title=Dependent sign Iris: new album "Radiant" almost completed! | publisher=Peek a Boo | date=April 23, 2014 | access-date=August 14, 2014}}</ref> followed by ''Six'' in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/dependent.records/posts/2821297751230453 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/157461710947417/2821297751230453 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Dependent Records|website=Facebook.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
⚫ ==Members==


Iris disbanded in September 2021.<ref name="Fanatic">{{Cite web |last=Brandon |first=Chris |date=2021-09-06 |title=American synthpop band Iris is over |url=https://www.synthpopfanatic.com/news/american-synthpop-band-iris-is-over/ |access-date=2021-09-07 |website=Synthpop Fanatic}}</ref> Dependent Records confirmed their split, saying that it was caused due to "personal differences".<ref name="Release">{{Cite web |last=Carlsson |first=Johan |date=2021-09-18 |title=American synthpop duo Iris confirms split |url=https://www.releasemagazine.net/american-synthpop-duo-iris-confirms-split/ |access-date=2021-09-21 |website=]}}</ref>
===Current members===

⚫ * ] - ], ], ]
⚫ ==Members==
⚫ * ] - keyboards, ]s, ], ]
===Final line-up===
⚫ * ] - ], ], ] (1993–2021)
⚫ * ] - keyboards, ]s, ], ] (2002–2021)


===Former members=== ===Former members===
* ] - keyboards, programming, production * ] - keyboards, programming, production (1993–2002)
* Marc Schultz - keyboards


===Additional touring members=== ===Additional touring members===
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==Discography== ==Discography==

===Studio albums=== ===Studio albums===
*'']'' (1999) *'']'' (2000)
*'']'' (2003) *'']'' (2003)
*'']'' (2005) *'']'' (2005)
*'']'' (2010) *'']'' (2010)
*'']'' (2014) *'']'' (2014)
*''Six'' (2019)


===Other albums=== ===Singles & EPs===
⚫ *''Danger Is The Shame'' (1999)
*'']'' (2003) - Remix album, accompaniment to ].
⚫ *'']'' (2008) - Remix album, also contains 3 original tracks ("New Invaders", "Stop Breaking Your Own Heart", "Nobody Wins") and DVD with interviews, live shows cuts etc.

===Singles===
*''Annie, Would I Lie To You?'' (1998)
⚫ *''Lose In Wanting'' (1999)
*''Saving Time'' (1999) *''Saving Time'' (1999)
*''Danger Is The Shame'' (2000) *''Annie, Would I Lie To You'' (1999)
*''Lose In Wanting'' (2000)
*''Unknown'' (2002) *''Unknown'' (2002)
*''Appetite'' (2005)
*''It Generates'' (2006) *''It Generates'' (2006)
*''Hell's Coming With Me / Appetite'' (2006) *''Hell's Coming With Me / Appetite (Remixes)'' (2006)
*''Lands Of Fire 2008'' (2008) *''Lands Of Fire 2008'' (2008)
*''Closer To Real'' (2010) *''Closer To Real'' (2010)
*''TBA'' (2014) *''Radiant Turbulence'' (2014) (Joint EP with ])
*''Phenom EP'' (2014) (Included in ''Radiant Complete Edition'')

===Other albums===
*''Reconnect'' (2003) - Remix Album, covering tracks from ''Disconnect''
⚫ *''Hydra'' (2008) - Remix Album (covering tracks from ''Wrath'' and ''Awakening''), plus three new tracks ("New Invaders", "Stop Breaking Your Own Heart", "Nobody Wins") and a DVD with interviews, live show cuts, etc.
*''Radiant Complete Edition'' (2014) - Collector's Edition Album of ''Radiant''. A two vinyl & two CD version, which includes ''Phenom EP'' with its new songs ("Sing, Dark Choir" and "Inside We Are All One") on one of the CDs.
*''Six (Luxus)'' (2019) - 500 Copy Limited Edition Album of ''Six''. Includes two more songs ("I Wanna Be Adored" and "Price I Have To Pay") and three remixes by other bands, as well as an artbook.


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
{{Commons category|Iris (musical group from the United States)}}
* {{Official website|http://www.irismusic.com}} * {{Official website|http://www.irismusic.com}}
* {{MySpace|iris2|Iris}}
* {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p484495|label=Iris}}
* {{musicbrainz artist|id=a2aeb4e5-1538-4d70-8698-f96368427895|name=Iris}} * {{musicbrainz artist|id=a2aeb4e5-1538-4d70-8698-f96368427895|name=Iris}}
* {{Discogs artist|artist=Iris (2)|name=Iris}} * {{Discogs artist|artist=Iris (2)|name=Iris}}
* at Gothicparadise


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Iris
Reagan Jones and Andrew Sega in 2009Reagan Jones and Andrew Sega in 2009
Background information
Also known asForgiving Iris (1993 – 1998)
OriginUnited States
GenresSynth-pop, electronic rock, indietronica
Years active1993 – 2021
LabelsDiffusion Records
Infacted Recordings
A Different Drum
Dependent Records
Past membersReagan Jones
Andrew Sega
Matthew Morris
Websitehttp://www.irismusic.com

Iris was an American synthpop band, formed by Reagan Jones and Mat Morris in 1993. After the release of their first album Disconnect, Matthew Morris was replaced with Andrew Sega, who pushed the band's sound in a more experimental electronic direction. Their final album, Six, was released in September 2019. Iris disbanded in 2021.

History

Andrew Sega joined Iris in 2002

The band was initiated in 1993 as Forgiving Iris, with members Reagan Jones (vocals/keyboards), Matt Morris (keyboards/programming). The two had met in college and, influenced by artists such as Erasure and Depeche Mode, began playing covers locally in Austin, Texas. In 1998 they changed their name to Iris and released their debut full-length, Disconnect, which netted them "Best Band" and "Best Album" awards at the American Synthpop Awards in 2000. Its single "Annie, Would I Lie To You?" was one of the best-selling records in label A Different Drum’s history.

After several shows that followed, Reagan Jones and Matthew Morris started having arguments about their musical direction. Morris became focused on his personal life, and wasn't interested into going back to the studio for the second album. Jones met Andrew Sega through the original singer of CTRL Joel Willard in 2001, and told him that he was looking for someone new to work with. Sega and Jones started working on some test tracks, the first of which would later become "Unknown". They felt that the chemistry between the two worked out so well that they started working on the new record that would become Awakening. Sega added guitars and pushed the band's sound into a more experimental electronic direction. They released their second album Awakening throughout Sega's new label, Diffusion Records. Their next record, Wrath (2005) took a more aggressive approach. Its first single, "Appetite" went No. 1 on mainstream radio in Poland. A European tour followed, including festivals in Moscow and London.

In 2008, Iris released their first CD/DVD combo, Hydra. It featured 3 brand new tracks, as well as remixes from bands like Mesh, Alpinestars, Datguy, Benz & MD, plus a 40 minute "behind the scenes" tour diary DVD.

In 2010, Iris released Blacklight through Infacted Recordings. After finishing its supporting tour in the U.S., the duo parted ways due to a tour argument. There was more than a year of silence between the band members, which ended when Jones sent Sega three demo songs.

In 2014, Iris signed with Dependent Records and released Radiant through the label, followed by Six in 2019.

Iris disbanded in September 2021. Dependent Records confirmed their split, saying that it was caused due to "personal differences".

Members

Final line-up

Former members

  • Matthew Morris - keyboards, programming, production (1993–2002)
  • Marc Schultz - keyboards

Additional touring members

Discography

Studio albums

Singles & EPs

  • Danger Is The Shame (1999)
  • Saving Time (1999)
  • Annie, Would I Lie To You (1999)
  • Lose In Wanting (2000)
  • Unknown (2002)
  • Appetite (2005)
  • It Generates (2006)
  • Hell's Coming With Me / Appetite (Remixes) (2006)
  • Lands Of Fire 2008 (2008)
  • Closer To Real (2010)
  • Radiant Turbulence (2014) (Joint EP with Seabound)
  • Phenom EP (2014) (Included in Radiant Complete Edition)

Other albums

  • Reconnect (2003) - Remix Album, covering tracks from Disconnect
  • Hydra (2008) - Remix Album (covering tracks from Wrath and Awakening), plus three new tracks ("New Invaders", "Stop Breaking Your Own Heart", "Nobody Wins") and a DVD with interviews, live show cuts, etc.
  • Radiant Complete Edition (2014) - Collector's Edition Album of Radiant. A two vinyl & two CD version, which includes Phenom EP with its new songs ("Sing, Dark Choir" and "Inside We Are All One") on one of the CDs.
  • Six (Luxus) (2019) - 500 Copy Limited Edition Album of Six. Includes two more songs ("I Wanna Be Adored" and "Price I Have To Pay") and three remixes by other bands, as well as an artbook.

References

  1. ^ Iris at Allmusic
  2. ^ Brandon, Chris (2021-09-06). "American synthpop band Iris is over". Synthpop Fanatic. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  3. Augustini, Petrit (July 19, 2011). "Andrew "Necros" Sega Interview". Necros.gibdon.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  4. "Iris - The future of synthpop is assured". Side-line.com. 16 Jan 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  5. "IRIS have just finished their new album: RADIANT, a manifest of intense electronic craftmanship". Dependent Records. August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  6. "Radiant". Dependent Records. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  7. "Dependent sign Iris: new album "Radiant" almost completed!". Peek a Boo. April 23, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. "Dependent Records". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26.
  9. Carlsson, Johan (2021-09-18). "American synthpop duo Iris confirms split". Release Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-21.

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