The Helio Sequence
The Helio Sequence may not be a household name like some of the Portland, Oregon indie bands who succeeded them but they were the band that bridged the gap between the death nail of grunge and the electronic indie pop of the new millennium they inspired. Formed in 1999 by childhood friends Brandon Summers (vocals/guitars) and Benjamin Weikel (drums/programming), the group gained notoriety by recording onto personal computers and mixing IDM electronic music with melodic indie rock. The Helio Sequence not only proved there were other exciting musical avenues for Pacific Northwest bands to explore but that those sweet amalgams could be recorded and produced in a cost effective manner by using modern technology. What’s even more impressive is the duo accomplished... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie
- City Of Origin:
- Portland, ,Oregon United States
- Formed Date:
- 1999
