The Helio Sequence of Portland, OR, have recently released their highly anticipated third album Keep Your Eyes Ahead a few days past – January 29th. The band is made of two; Brandon Summers, guitar and vocals, while Benjamin Weikel takes control of drums and keyboard. This indie pop/rock duo give us rich ambient atmosphere, as such in the title track “Keep Your Eyes Ahead,” with wonderfully flavored lyrical tone to guide us through. Also noteable are the acoustic, more folky tune of “Shed Your Love,” and “Broken Afternoon.” The Helio Sequence are currently touring the United States, with European dates to show after April. Full tour dates will be listed below.
The Helio Sequence — “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” | download
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The Helio Sequence — “Blood Bleeds” | download
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The Helio Sequence — “Everyone Knows Everyone” | download
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Tour dates:
The Helio Sequence
Feb 09 Music Millennium, Portland, OR (Free in-store performance–7pm)
Feb 25 Howie & Sons Pizza, Visalia, CA
Feb 26 Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA
Feb 27 Casbah, San Diego, CA
Feb 28 Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa, CA
Feb 29 Independent, San Francisco, CA
Mar 01 Satellite Lounge, Reno, NV
Mar 07 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
Mar 08 Neumos, Seattle, WA
Mar 09 Neurolux/ Crazy, Boise, ID
Mar 10 Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 11 Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO
Mar 14 Bourbon Rocks, Austin, TX (Sub Pop SXSW showcase)
Mar 15 SXSW, Austin, TX (Sub Pop Showcase)
Mar 17 Plush, Tucson, AZ
Mar 18 Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ
Mar 20 Velour, Provo, UT
Apr 05 Tavastia Club, Helsinki, Finland
Apr 07 Södra Teatern, Stockholm, Sweden
Apr 08 Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway
Apr 09 Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
Apr 11 Motel Mozaique, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Apr 12 Arts Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom
Apr 14 Thekla Social, Bristol, United Kingdom
Apr 15 Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Apr 16 St. George’s (Brighton), Brighton, United Kingdom
Apr 17 City Varieties, Leeds, United Kingdom
Apr 18 Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Apr 19 Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom