The Helio Sequence

The Helio Sequence is an indie electronic/shoegaze band signed to indie label Sub Pop. The band was formed in 1999 in Beaverton, Oregon and consists of Brandon Summers on guitar and vocals and Benjamin Weikel, who has also played for Modest Mouse, on keyboards and drums. To date, they have released two albums on Sub Pop, two on Portland-based label Cavity Search and a self-released EP.

Their fourth album ‘Keep Your Eyes Ahead’ was released on January 29, 2008. The new record delineated some sonic shifts for the band, despite largely maintaining their comfortable sound.

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The Helio Sequence Albums

0.0 0.0 Com Plex The Helio Sequence
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September 5, 2000 Read More →

0.0 0.0 Keep You Eyes Ahead The Helio Sequence
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0.0 0.0 Keep Your Eyes Ahead The Helio Sequence
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January 29, 2008 Read More →

0.0 0.0 Love and Distance The Helio Sequence
Released on
June 8, 2004 Read More →


0.0 0.0 Young Effectuals The Helio Sequence
Released on
October 9, 2001 Read More →



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