Informatics were a post-punk band from Melbourne, Australia who formed in 1981. Between 1981 and 1985, Informatics recorded numerous tracks, mainly in a garage, using a four-track tape machine and any electronic gear they could get their hands on. The band held a fascination for contemporary visual art and moving images and videos would accompany their live performances. The production elements in the videos reflected Informatics' philosophy on sound composition: the footage was entirely pirated from television ads, manipulated and then collaged to create new narratives that reinforced the music."Dance to a Dangerous Beat" collects all 4 songs from the first EP, 2 songs from compilation appearances as well as 6 unreleased tracks on vinyl for the first time. Their early songs have a brittle, cold, disconnected feel made by a Roland SH-101, Korg MS-20 and a lot of processed guitar. Their later songs utilized more synth melodies and were closer to their country mates Severed Heads. Mastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studio in Berkeley. Each lp includes a double-sized 11x11 insert with photographs and liner notes by the band.