The Helio Sequence

The Profile

The Helio Sequence is an American indie-rock duo from the Portland, Oregon area, formed by Brandon Summers (vocals, guitar) and Benjamin Weikel (drums, keyboards). They are known for atmospheric, melodic records including Keep Your Eyes Ahead (2008), Negotiations (2012), and The Helio Sequence (2015).

Duo from the Portland, Oregon area; members: Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel; active since 1999; noted albums include Com Plex (2000), Love and Distance (2004), Keep Your Eyes Ahead (2008), Negotiations (2012), and The Helio Sequence (2015); Weikel has recorded and toured with Modest Mouse.

Alezmoskov calls The Helio Sequence a two-man army and praises Keep Your Eyes Ahead (2008) as one of the year's best indie-rock albums. The review highlights the title track and the Dylan-esque “Broken Afternoon.” Recommends multiple listens and pegs the album at 4.5/5 for 2008.