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The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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World Cafe

The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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The Oregon duo's self-titled sixth album contains some of its most refined pop music yet.

The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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World Cafe

The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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Hear the duo play songs from its new album and discuss the natural disaster that changed its sound.

The Helio Sequence On World Cafe

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Favorite Sessions

The Helio Sequence: A Two-Man Wall of Sound

KEXP

When The Helio Sequence set up in KEXP's studio with just one guitar, one drum kit, and two microphones, few expected such a full sound to emerge. Many challenges faced the band as it made Keep Your Eyes Ahead, yet its end result on CD and in the studio reveal focus and power.

The Helion Sequence in Studio on KEXP 1/29/08

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Song Of The Day

The Helio Sequence: Out of Silence

KEXP

Singer Brandon Summers' vocal cords had been severely damaged following The Helio Sequence's last album and tour, necessitating a long period of recovery. Wrapping shoegazer rock in '60s doo-wop, "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" is his passionate plea to maintain focus in the face of long odds.

'Keep Your Eyes Ahead' by The Helio Sequence

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World Cafe

The Helio Sequence: Less Can Be More

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Self-produced by The Helio Sequence, Keep Your Eyes Ahead attests to a four-year maturation. With a seamless track sequence, the band creates a euphoric mixture of Dylan-inspired indie-rock and electro power-ballads. It's a surreal dream of musical experimentation that proves that less can be more.

The Helio Sequence: Less Can Be More

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