Kurt is the lead singer of Information Society. The group's breakout single was 1988's "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)," a dance song which spent 39 weeks on the dance chart, going straight to number one and also peaking at number three on the Hot 100 pop chart. In addition to that song, the group's self-titled major release debut Information Society (1988) also produced another Top 10 Billboard entry in "Walking Away" which reached number five on the dance chart and number nine on the Hot 100 chart. A third single, the ballad "Repetition managed to reach number 76 on the Hot 100 also. The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.