Emerging with what Patrick Bateman would call “a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost,” The Helio Sequence returned triumphant this spring behind their sixth (and possibly best) album, simply titled The Helio Sequence.
Visually speaking, the album release has been just as compelling (see: the “Upward Mobility” video), and to add to that, we now have a beautiful video for the opener “Battle Lines.” As he did for “Upward Mobility,” the video was animated by Emanuele Kabu, except this time he was helped with direction from Robin Washburn, who is channeling the “Accidents Will Happen” video in a very excellent way.
Or, to quote Bateman again, “[They’ve] been compared to Elvis Costello…”
The Helio Sequence are currently touring around the US and will be finishing with dates on the West Coast. Itinerary for that final leg is below.
The Helio Sequence tour dates
July
11 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
13 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
14 – San Francisco, CA – Independent
15 – Hollywood, CA – Roxy LA
16 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
17 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
18 – Visalia, CA – Cellar Door
August
23 – Portland, OR – Tom McCall Waterfront Park
September
30 – Missoula, MT – Adams Event Center
October
1 – Spokane, WA – INB Performing Arts Center (w/ Death Cab for Cutie)
Read our In Conversation feature with Brandon Summers of The Helio Sequence.
The Helio Sequence is out now on Sub Pop.
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