The Helio Sequence releasing self-titled LP, going on tour
by Andrew Sacher
photo by William Anthony
Portland indie popsters The Helio Sequence followed their late 2000s fave Keep Your Eyes Ahead with 2012’s Negotiations, a fine album but one that mostly picked up where its predecessor picked up. Now they’ve got a self-titled LP coming May 18 via Sub Pop, and if first single “Stoic Resemblance” is any indication, they’re changing it up this time. The band’s signature hooks are still intact, but the song brings in head-nodding rhythms and an air of psychedelia not found on their previous releases. Check it out below. The new album also comes with Sunrise Demos, a collection of demos from the new album’s sessions, and you can stream “The Witness” from that below too.
The band is also heading out on tour in support of the new album in June, coming to NYC for two shows: June 17 at Rough Trade and June 18 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets for those shows go on sale Friday, April 10 at noon, with an AmEx presale starting Wednesday (4/8) at noon.
In other Sub Pop news, they just signed The Gotobeds.
All THS dates are listed, with the new songs and an animated gif of the album artwork, below…
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The Helio Sequence — 2015 Tour Dates
Apr. 14 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
May 16 – Everett, WA – Fisherman Village Music Festival
Jun. 03 – Boise, ID – Neurolux
Jun. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Jun. 05 – Denver, CO- Larimer Lounge
Jun. 06 – Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar
Jun. 08 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Jun 09 – Austin, TX – RED 7
Jun. 10 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
Jun. 11 – New Orleans, LA – Gassa Gassa
Jun. 12 – Birmingham, AL – The Saturn
Jun. 13 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
Jun. 14 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
Jun. 16 – Washington DC – Black Cat
Jun. 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
Jun. 18 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Jun. 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle
Jun. 20 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
Jun. 21 – Hamden, CT – Outerspace Ballroom
Jun. 23 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
Jun. 24 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
Jun. 25 – Chicago, IL – The Empty Bottle
Jun. 26 – Madison, WI – The Frequency
Jun. 27- St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
