Haliene Explained

Haliene
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Kelly Melissa Sweet
Birth Date:1988 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Cape Cod, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation:Singer
Instrument:Vocals

Kelly Melissa Sweet (born March 29, 1988),[1] known professionally as Haliene (;[2] stylized all caps),[3] [4] is an American singer of electropop and electronic dance music. She is known for her vocal collaborations with EDM artists Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, ATB, Ferry Corsten, Aly & Fila, Da Tweekaz, and her song with Gareth Emery and Standerwick, "Saving Light", which won the A State of Trance award for "Tune of the Year"..[5]

Early life

Sweet was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on March 29, 1988, to pianist Jeffrey Howard Sweet and artist Candace Lynn Sweet. She was raised on the jazz standards that were part of her father's repertoire, and learned music as a child with her father's help. Her first public performance was when she was four years old at the Cape Cod Conservatory.[6]

At the age of seven, following the divorce of her parents, Sweet and her mother moved to Kanab, Utah. She began working regularly with a vocal coach and honed her skills as a performer by singing at state fairs, county festivals, and community theatres. In the summers of 2000 and 2001, she studied musical theatre at Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp. Sweet and her mother eventually went on the road for two years, travelling back and forth between Kanab, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in search of performance opportunities. After hearing the 14-year-old Sweet's demo CD, the Los Angeles Lakers booked her to sing the National Anthem on three occasions.

Career

In 2006, Sweet was featured in a USA Today article on up-and-coming "serious female singers."[7] The same year, Sweet opened for Paul Simon on tour in July and October 2006, and her debut album, We Are One, was released by the Razor and Tie label on March 6, 2007. Her songs "We Are One" and "Ready For Love" have been used on episodes of two daytime dramas, the NBC TV series Passions and the ABC TV series One Life to Live, respectively. "We Are One" was also featured on the NBC series Las Vegas in the spring of 2007. She was the highest-charting indie label artist at the AC format in 2007 with airplay audience well exceeding 80 million. Remixes for "We Are One" were done by Dave Audé, Radioactive Sandwich, Matt Piso, and Electronathon. Her cover of the Aerosmith classic "Dream On" was No. 1 for six weeks in a row on the FMQB AC Chart.

Sweet's mother died from cancer on December 16, 2011. Less than six months later, June 4, 2012, her father succumbed to bone marrow cancer after eight years with the disease.[8] Haliene was working on her second album during this difficult time and recalls, "I was 23 years old and I felt I stood amongst the ash of the dreams of my life. But, like a phoenix, I can rise again."[9]

In August 2012, Sweet's second album, Ashes of my Paradise was released through Japan Victor Company. In 2013, she released her EP Sirens.[10]

In January 2014, Sweet self-released a cover of the Phil Collins song "In the Air Tonight", and it was licensed by NBC Television for the promo adverts for their new show called Believe.[11] The song was also featured in promo adverts for the Lifetime movie Petals on the Wind, an adaptation of the V.C. Andrews novel of the same name.[12] In February 2015, the track was licensed for another NBC promo, this time for the Mark Burnett-produced A.D. The Bible Continues.[13] The remix returned in a TV spot for the television series Gotham.[14]

As Haliene

In 2015, Sweet changed her stage name to Haliene, releasing her first collaboration on March 3, The End with Seven Lions on Casablanca Records.[15] She said her name was inspired from French: haleine|label=none, the French word for breath.[16] She later worked with Seven Lions again on "Rush Over Me", a collaboration with Illenium and Said The Sky that reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[17]

She first performed live at Webster Hall, New York, March 5, 2015, with Seven Lions at his Throes of Winter release party.[18] [19] Haliene has since performed all over the world at venues such as the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Hollywood Palladium, San Jose City National Civic Arena, AFAS Live, O2 Academy, ExchangeLA, the Jakarta Colosseum and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.[20] [21] [22] [23] In June 2017, she was the only singer to perform two times at the Electric Daisy Carnival with Illenium and Ferry Corsten at the festival which hosted over 400,000 attendees.[24] [25] In March 2018, she performed with Gareth Emery at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to a sold-out crowd for his show "laserface".[26]

Since her debut, Haliene has collaborated with many leading DJs and producers including: ATB,[27] Blasterjaxx,[28] Seven Lions,[29] Illenium, Danny Avila,[30] Slander,[31] Project 46,[32] Aly & Fila, Standerwick,[33] and Ferry Corsten. Sabrina Clark from Dance & Rave named her "dance music's new favourite girl".[34]

Haliene cites Ella Fitzgerald and Delerium as some of her inspirations, although her musical interests are "all over the place".[35]

In November 2016, Haliene wrote the song "Saving Light" with Gareth Emery, Roxanne Emery, Karra and Matthew Steeper. It was released January 30, 2017, by the Canadian label, Monstercat.[36] [37] [38] [39] [40] The song reached number one on the Beatport overall chart within a week of its release, becoming the first trance single to do so in 5 years.[41] [42] [43] [44] The artists partnered with the UK's largest anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label, launching a campaign titled after the song to raise money for the victims of bullying.[45] On December 19, 2017, Armin van Buuren chose "Saving Light" as one of his top 50 tracks to comprise the 2017 trance mix album, A State of Trance 2017.[46] [47] van Buuren later concluded 4-hour radio show special with the announcement that Saving Light had won the "Tune of the Year" award by popular vote for his widely syndicated radio show A State of Trance.[48] [49] On May 26, 2017, Haliene released a collaborative science fiction-influenced trance album, Blueprint with Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten on his label Flashover Recordings.[50] [51] The album contains a storyline narrated by American actor Campbell Scott and illustrations from Canadian visual artist Oska.[52] Haliene also voice-acted, contributing dialogue as the main female protagonist Vee. She collaborated with Corsten, singing on five tracks and contributed songwriting on six.[53] [54]

On February 2, 2018, she released Deep End, a collaboration with trance producer Standerwick on Armin van Buuren's imprint Armind Records. It was Tune of the Week on A State of Trance two weeks in a row.[55]

Haliene released her first solo record Dream in Color, on Monstercat, April 3, 2018.[56] [57] This release marked Haliene as the first female artist to release a song on the label without it being a collaboration with another artist.[58]

Her song "In My Mind", with Illenium and Excision, reached number 22 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and was a track on Illenium's Fallen Embers which received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album.[59]

In 2023, she was selected as the Artist of the Year (Female) at the second edition of the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) in Miami.[60] She also won Artist of the Year (Female) at the EDMA in 2024.[61]

In June 2023, Haliene announced an open aux competition for aspiring DJs to open for her at the Fonda Theater.[62] She selected Freya Fox as the winner to open alongside DJs Lione and Kaidro.[63] [64] [65]

Personal life

Haliene is married to Matthew Steeper, who co-writes and co-produces her songs, plays piano, and manages on her tour.[66] [67]

Discography

See main article: Haliene discography.

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsLabelAlbum
US
Dance
US
Airplay
"In My Mind"
202122—WarnerFallen Embers (Illenium)
"Hollow"
2023— 31Black HoleHeavenly
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist

TitleYearPeak chart positions
US
Dance
[69] 		US
Airplay
[70]
"Stars & Moon"[71]
2015— 26
"Rush Over Me"[72]
201650—
"Twilight vs Breathe"[73]
2018— 7
"Long Way Home"[74]
2020—9
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ITS MY BIRTHDAY . . Haliene . March 29, 2024 .
  2. News: In-Depth Interview With Haliene. July 22, 2017. EDM Identity. December 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: Haliene Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. December 23, 2017.
  4. Web site: Haliene. Insomniac.com. December 23, 2017.
  5. News: A Seriously Unexpected Label Took Home ASOT's Song of the Year. December 21, 2017. Your EDM. December 23, 2017.
  6. News: Kelly Sweet is 'one' with Wendover. May 30, 2007. . Jared . DuBach .
  7. News: Gardner. Elysa. Serious female singers harder to find on the charts. USA Today. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012164548/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2006-07-13-female-singers_x.htm. October 12, 2012. dead. Gannett Co. Inc.. October 17, 2013. July 14, 2006.
  8. Web site: Obituary, Jeffrey Howard Sweet. Durango Herald. September 2, 2018.
  9. Web site: About (Kelly Sweet). Facebook. September 2, 2018.
  10. Web site: Lipczyk. Jakub. Kelly Sweet "Sirens". . Arts Weekly, Inc.. January 7, 2013 .
  11. Web site: Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' Cover Featured in Ad for 'A.D.: The Bible Continues'. Nick DeRisoNick. DeRiso. February 2, 2015. Ultimate Classic Rock.
  12. Web site: 'Petals on the Wind' trailer: Crazier than 'Flowers in the Attic'. EW.com.
  13. Web site: Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' features in 'A.D. The Bible' Super Bowl trailer. Mark. Yapching. February 6, 2015. www.christiantoday.com.
  14. Web site: Gotham "Monsters Are Coming" Promo Released. Comicbook.com.
  15. Web site: Week 10-Seven Lions Ft Haliene The End. Track of the Week. March 6, 2015 . April 27, 2017.
  16. Web site: Interview: HALIENE from H to E. Ramona. Dragomir. October 14, 2017.
  17. Seven Lions | Biography, Music & News. Billboard.
  18. Web site: Seven Lions Throes of Winter EP Release Party at Webster Hall. EDM NYC. April 27, 2017. April 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180405153159/http://edmnyc.com/2015/03/10/seven-lions-the-throes-of-winter-ep-release-party-at-webster-hall/. dead.
  19. Web site: "I Am Too Weird For The Mainstream" Says Seven Lions in Exclusive Interview. YourEDM. September 16, 2015 . April 27, 2017.
  20. Web site: Haliene, Standerwick, Gareth Emery Colosseum. BandsinTown. April 30, 2017.
  21. Web site: Seven Lions Chronicles Chapter 2 Red Rocks HALIENE. EDM Identity. October 20, 2018 . en-US. February 14, 2019.
  22. Web site: Gareth Emery's Laserface: The Encore Succeeded in Melting our Faces!. Nguyen. Lisa-sun. March 24, 2018. EDM Identity. en-US. February 14, 2019.
  23. Web site: X-Qlusive Da Tweekaz. January 30, 2019. Hardstyle Report. nl-NL. February 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214174542/https://www.hardstylereport.com/2019/01/report-x-qlusive-da-tweekaz/. February 14, 2019. dead.
  24. Web site: About 400,000 attend three days of EDC in Las Vegas. Kudialis. Chris. Las Vegas Sun. June 19, 2017 . July 1, 2017.
  25. Web site: Illenium @ cosmicMEADOW, EDC Las Vegas, United States 2017-06-16. 1001 Tracklist. July 1, 2017.
  26. Web site: Nguyen. Lisa-sun. GARETH EMERY'S SOLD OUT LASERFACE: THE ENCORE SUCCEEDED IN MELTING OUR FACES. EDM Identity. March 24, 2018 .
  27. Web site: ATB Announces The Release Date For His Brand New Album. WeRaveYou. February 22, 2017 . April 27, 2017.
  28. Web site: Blasterjaxx's release five new tracks under their EP 'XX Files'. Radio&Music. April 27, 2017.
  29. Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Pet Shop Boys, Party Favor & Seven Lions. Billboard. April 27, 2017.
  30. Danny Avila Gets 'High' On Intoxicating Single. Billboard. April 28, 2017.
  31. Web site: Adam K & Slander feat. Matthew Steeper & Haliene – Breathe (Original Mix). DancingAstronaut. January 28, 2016 . April 27, 2017.
  32. Web site: Project 46 Releases Debut Album Beautiful on Ultra Music. The Nocturnal Times. July 10, 2015 . April 27, 2017.
  33. News: Gareth Emery, Standerwick, & Haliene Release "Saving Light"! EDM Identity. January 31, 2017. EDM Identity. December 23, 2017.
  34. News: The Best EDM Female Vocalists that will Top Pop in 2017. March 9, 2017. Dance and Rave. December 23, 2017. April 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180405090409/http://danceandrave.com/2017/03/09/best-female-vocalists-2017/. dead.
  35. News: Haliene, Trance Music's Newest Superstar Vocalist, Does Dreamstate as a Fan (Interview). November 29, 2017. Dance Music NW. December 23, 2017 . Stanley . Sutton .
  36. News: Monstercat surprises with Gareth Emery & Standerwick and the beautiful "Saving Light" – EARMILK. February 1, 2017. EARMILK. April 27, 2017.
  37. Web site: Gareth Emery & Standerwick's Release "Saving Light" via Monstercat. thenocturnaltimes.com. February 8, 2017 . April 27, 2017.
  38. News: Gareth Emery & Standerwick stand up against bullying with new single "Saving Light"; out now on Monstercat!. February 1, 2017. EDM Nations. April 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403114832/http://www.edmnations.com/gareth-emery-standerwick-stand-up-against-bullying-with-new-single-saving-light-out-now-on-monstercat/. April 3, 2017. dead.
  39. Web site: Gareth Emery, Standerwick, & Haliene Release "Saving Light"!. January 31, 2017. EDM Identity. April 27, 2017.
  40. Web site: Monstercat Drops The Most Spine-Tingling, Emotionally Charged Song Of 2017 [LISTEN]]. Landon Fleury. January 30, 2017. Your EDM. March 17, 2017.
  41. Web site: Trance Claims #1 On Beatport For The First Time In Years [LISTEN]]. Landon Fleury. February 6, 2017. Your EDM. April 5, 2017.
  42. News: Gareth Emery's "Saving Light" Reaches #1 On Beatport – EDMTunes. Harmon. James. February 6, 2017. EDMTunes. April 5, 2017.
  43. News: Gareth Emery & Standerwick feat. HAILENE – Saving Light We Rave You. February 1, 2017. We Rave You. April 27, 2017.
  44. News: Gareth Emery & Standerwick – Saving Light (feat. Haliene) Trance Hub. February 6, 2017. Trance Hub. April 27, 2017.
  45. Gareth Emery Takes on Bullying With 'Saving Light' Charity Release on Monstercat. Billboard. April 27, 2017.
  46. Web site: Armin van Buuren – A State Of Trance 2017. discogs. December 23, 2017.
  47. News: Armin van Buuren names his tracks of the year with mega two-hour ASOT mix: Listen. December 18, 2017. DJMag.com. December 23, 2017.
  48. News: Armin van Buuren Names the ASOT Tune of the Year for 2017. December 21, 2017. EDMTunes. December 23, 2017.
  49. News: ASOT Tune Of The Year 2017 has finally been revealed. December 22, 2017. Trance Project. December 23, 2017.
  50. News: Ferry Corsten's Blueprint is the Concept Album Dance Music Needs Right Now. Magnetic Magazine. December 23, 2017.
  51. News: Ferry Corsten Discusses New Album Blueprint [Interview] Your EDM]. June 3, 2017. Your EDM. December 23, 2017.
  52. Shivani Murthy, "All about Blueprint with Ferry Corsten", trance.news, June 7, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  53. Web site: Blueprint – Ferry Corsten Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. December 23, 2017.
  54. Erin Sharoni, "FERRY CORSTEN'S UNIVERSAL BLUEPRINT: DJ MAG USA COVER STORY", DJMag, May 5, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  55. News: Standerwick feat. Haliene – Deep End. February 5, 2018. TranceAttack. February 19, 2018.
  56. Web site: Dream In Color, by Haliene. Monstercat. April 14, 2018.
  57. News: Haliene – Dream In Color – Dancing Astronaut. April 6, 2018. Dancing Astronaut. April 14, 2018.
  58. News: Monstercat Just Released Its First Solo Female-Produced Track [Listen]]. April 8, 2018. Your EDM. April 14, 2018.
  59. Web site: Grammy-Nominated Albums Spark Cause for Celebration Among EDM Collaborators and Breakout Stars. Cameron. Sunkel. November 26, 2021. EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists.
  60. Web site: Electronics Dance Music Awards 2023, the winners. April 5, 2023.
  61. Web site: Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Hayla, More Take Home 2024 EDMAs: See the Full List of Winners . April 2, 2024 .
  62. Web site: Heffler . Jason . 2023-06-01 . Win a DJ Set Supporting HALIENE at Her "Heavenly Tour" Finale in Los Angeles . 2023-06-12 . EDM.com.
  63. Web site: Haliene .
  64. Web site: Freya Fox Wins Contest to Open for HALIENE - A Victory for Pride Month . 2023-07-03 . www.kpopwise.com. June 13, 2023 .
  65. Web site: https://twitter.com/HALIENE/status/1669781230496403457?s=20 . 2023-07-03 . Twitter . en.
  66. News: HALIENE Discusses Her Writing Process, LIVE Show, & More! . June 10, 2019. EDM identity.
  67. HALIENE . 1644786411407810563 . Haliene . Celebrating 6 years of adventures in marriage with @matthewsteeper today! We've climbed mountains, traveled and performed all over the world, and created a crazy epic life together since day one. There is no one else I'd rather have by my side as my partner in love and music! Happy Anniversary, love you always and forever ♾ . April 8, 2023 . June 27, 2023 .
  68. News: HALIENE delivers sentient debut album 'HEAVENLY' . Narozniak . Rachel . . September 4, 2022 . September 2, 2022.
  69. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs . . June 22, 2023.
  70. Haliene Chart History  - Dance/Mix Show Airplay. . 2018-08-10.
  71. Web site: ?Stars & Moon (feat. Haliene) by Breathe Carolina & Shanahan. December 28, 2015. iTunes Store . August 6, 2018.
  72. Web site: ?Rush Over Me (feat. Haliene) by Seven Lions, Illenium & Said The Sky. October 10, 2016. iTunes Store . August 6, 2018.
  73. Web site: . Twilight vs Breathe (Feat. Haliene & Matthew Steeper) by Adam K & Soha . March 2, 2018 . August 6, 2018.
  74. Web site: Long Way Home (feat. HALIENE) - Single by Tritonal on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2020-01-22 . June 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230625072211/https://music.apple.com/us/album/long-way-home-feat-haliene-single/1493940261 . dead .

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