The Helio Sequence Announce New U.S. Tour Dates

Indie duo the Helio Sequence have just announced a string of U.S. tour dates in anticipation of their upcoming, self-titled sixth album, due out on Sub Pop May 18. The tour begins on June 3 in Boise, Idaho, and currently ends June 27 in St. Paul, Minnesota, with two preceding dates in April and May. The band promises more dates will be announced soon.

The track "Stoic Resemblance," which was debuted earlier this month on Sub Pop's official YouTube channel, exemplifies the Helio Sequence's affinity for making pop music that's dreamy and full but nevertheless economical and tightly executed. Watch an animated clip accompanying the song here:

And to get a sense of what you're in for if you see the Portland, Ore.-based duo in person, guitarist-singer Brandon Summers and drummer-keyboardist Benjamin Weikel manage to convey the shimmery vibe of their songs even in their stripped-down live versions:

The Helio Sequence 2015 Tour
April 14 -- Portland, Ore. -- Doug Fir
May 16 -- Everett, Wash. -- Fisherman Village Music Festival
June 03 -- Boise, Idah. -- Neurolux
June 04 -- Salt Lake City, Utah -- Urban Lounge
June 05 -- Denver, Colo. -- Larimer Lounge
June 06 -- Kansas City, Mo. -- The Record Bar
June 08 -- Dallas, Texas -- Club Dada
June 09 -- Austin, Texas -- RED 7
June 10 -- Houston, Texas -- Fitzgerald's
June 11 -- New Orleans, La. -- Gassa Gassa
June 12 -- Birmingham, Ala. -- The Saturn
June 13 -- Atlanta, Ga. -- Drunken Unicorn
June 14 -- Carrboro, N.C. -- Cat's Cradle
June 16 -- Washington D.C. -- Black Cat
June 17 -- Brooklyn, N.Y. -- Rough Trade
June 18 -- New York, N.Y. -- Mercury Lounge
June 19 -- Philadelphia, Pa. -- Boot & Saddle
June 20 -- Allston, Mass. -- Brighton Music Hall
June 21 -- Hamden, Ct. -- Outerspace Ballroom
June 23 -- Cleveland, Ohio -- Beachland Tavern
June 24 -- Columbus, Ohio -- The Basement
June 25 -- Chicago, Ill. -- The Empty Bottle
June 26 -- Madison, Wis. -- The Frequency
June 27 -- St. Paul, Minn. -- Turf Club