Halogen (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Halogen


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Origin = Flagicon|AUSPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 1998–present
Label = Phantom/MGM
Karmic Hit
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URL = [http://www.halogenworld.com Official website]
Current_members = Jasmine Yee
Frans Bisschops
Ben Crooke
Rob Maszkowski
Trent Dhue
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Halogen is a five-piece band from Perth, Western Australia. Formed in 1998 by two ex-patriot New Zealanders - Jasmine Yee and Frans Bisschops.

History

The band first gained national prominence in Australia through the song "Hole Around My Heart" from their "Somewhere You're Alone" recording. The song won the WAM Song of the Year in 2001 [ [http://www.wam.asn.au/archive-wsoty03.htm WAM Archive] ] . With the release of the single "Walkaway", and an accompanying tour of Australia's east coast (including a showcase performance at the Australian Music Week), the band furthered their claim for national attention. The single received rotational airplay on national broadcaster Triple J and a follow up single, in the form of "On A Bridge", followed suit. Both singles found their way onto the band's debut album "Save the Ones You Love". A third single from the album, "Caught Me", was subsequently released and also found rotational airplay.

Rather than take a traditional recording approach for their follow up album "Building On The Edge Of The Sky", songwriters Jasmine Yee and Frans Bisschops directed each composition to a different emerging producer. The result was a brilliant, if somewhat eclectic, recording taking Halogen away from the brooding guitars that previously typified their sound and into the realm of electronica.

Halogen's third album, titled "Sirens" was released on the 17 July 2006, on Karmic Hit, a record label formed by Steve Kilbey, singer/songwriter from seminal Australian band The Church.

Members

* Jasmine Yee - vocals
* Frans Bisschops - guitar, keyboard
* Jason Clemo - guitar (former)
* Jeff Bullen - drums (former)
* Neil Scothern - bass (former)
* Chris Ashton - guitar (former)
* Ben Crooke - drums
* Rob Maszkowski - bass
* Trent Dhue - guitar, keyboard

Discography

Albums

* "Save The Ones You Love" (2003) (Karmic Hit)
* "Building On The Edge Of The Sky" (2004) (Karmic Hit)
* "Sirens" (2006) (Karmic Hit)

EPs

* "Into The Crash Barrier" (1999) Independent release
* "Somewhere You're Alone" (2001) (Phantom/MGM)
* "Parade" (2003) (Karmic Hit)
* "Baby's Eyes" (2006) (Karmic Hit)

ingles

* "Walkaway/Drive" (2001) (Phantom/MGM)
* "On A Bridge/Hole Around My Heart" (2002) (Phantom/MGM)
* "Caught Me" (2003) Promo Only (Karmic Hit)
* "In The Summer" (2005) Limited edition

References

External links

* [http://www.halogenworld.com/ Official Halogen website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/halogenaustralia MySpace website]
* [http://www.karmichit.com/Halogen.htm Karmic Hit - "Halogen"]
* [http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=3643 Australian Music Online - "Halogen"]