In a synth-pop scene full of repetitive electro beats and “poor man’s Depeche Modes,” the music world can be thankful for synth-pop “legends” Iris. Their first album, Disconnect, instantly put Iris on the map with the hit track “Annie, Would I Lie to You?” The song became an international hit as did a few more songs that followed.

However, bitter tension between the original members, Reagan and Matt, began to swell. The euphoria had faded and the band temporarily split. Iris was renewed a few years later when Andrew Saga joined the band. Iris’s patented synth-pop stamp was transformed from synth and keyboard focused music into a magical blend of guitar rock and synth-pop. (more…)