American pop singer
Haliene
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HALIENE performing at EDC in Las Vegas 2017
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Birth name
| Kelly Melissa Sweet
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Born
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1988-03-29
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March 29, 1988
(age 36)
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
, U.S.
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Genres
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Occupation(s)
| Singer
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Instrument(s)
| Vocals
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Years active
| - 2006?2015
(as Kelly Sweet)
- 2015?present
(as Haliene)
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Musical artist
Kelly Melissa Sweet
(born March 29, 1988),
[1]
[2]
known professionally as
Haliene
(
;
[3]
stylized all caps),
[4]
[5]
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"..
[6]
Early life
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]
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.
[2]
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
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]
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 Aude
, 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
[
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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
haleine
, 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
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Haliene is married to Matthew Steeper, who co-writes and co-produces her songs, plays piano, and manages on her tour.
[66]
[67]
Discography
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Studio albums
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Singles
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As lead artist
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As featured artist
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References
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Haliene (March 29, 2024).
"ITS MY BIRTHDAY ?? ??"
– via
Facebook
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DuBach, Jared (May 30, 2007).
"Kelly Sweet is 'one' with Wendover"
.
Elko Daily Free Press
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"In-Depth Interview With Haliene"
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EDM Identity
. July 22, 2017
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
.
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"Haliene | Credits | AllMusic"
.
AllMusic
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
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"Haliene"
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Insomniac.com
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
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"A Seriously Unexpected Label Took Home ASOT's Song of the Year"
.
Your EDM
. December 21, 2017
. Retrieved
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2017
.
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Gardner, Elysa (July 14, 2006).
"Serious female singers harder to find on the charts"
.
USA Today
. Gannett Co. Inc. Archived from
the original
on October 12, 2012
. Retrieved
October 17,
2013
.
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"Obituary, Jeffrey Howard Sweet"
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Durango Herald
. Retrieved
September 2,
2018
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"About (Kelly Sweet)"
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Facebook
. Retrieved
September 2,
2018
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Lipczyk, Jakub.
"Kelly Sweet "Sirens"
"
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The Aquarian Weekly
. Arts Weekly, Inc
. Retrieved
January 7,
2013
.
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DeRiso, Nick DeRisoNick (February 2, 2015).
"Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' Cover Featured in Ad for 'A.D.: The Bible Continues'
"
.
Ultimate Classic Rock
.
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"
'Petals on the Wind' trailer: Crazier than 'Flowers in the Attic'
"
.
EW.com
.
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Yapching, Mark (February 6, 2015).
"Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' features in 'A.D. The Bible' Super Bowl trailer"
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www.christiantoday.com
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"Gotham "Monsters Are Coming" Promo Released"
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Comicbook.com
.
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"Week 10-Seven Lions Ft Haliene The End"
.
Track of the Week
. March 6, 2015
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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Dragomir, Ramona (October 14, 2017).
"Interview: HALIENE from H to E"
.
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"Seven Lions | Biography, Music & News"
.
Billboard
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"Seven Lions Throes of Winter EP Release Party at Webster Hall"
.
EDM NYC
. Archived from
the original
on April 5, 2018
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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"I Am Too Weird For The Mainstream" Says Seven Lions in Exclusive Interview"
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YourEDM
. September 16, 2015
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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"Haliene, Standerwick, Gareth Emery Colosseum"
.
BandsinTown
. Retrieved
April 30,
2017
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"Seven Lions Chronicles Chapter 2 Red Rocks HALIENE"
.
EDM Identity
. October 20, 2018
. Retrieved
February 14,
2019
.
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Nguyen, Lisa-sun (March 24, 2018).
"Gareth Emery's Laserface: The Encore Succeeded in Melting our Faces!"
.
EDM Identity
. Retrieved
February 14,
2019
.
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"X-Qlusive Da Tweekaz"
.
Hardstyle Report
(in Dutch). January 30, 2019. Archived from
the original
on February 14, 2019
. Retrieved
February 14,
2019
.
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Kudialis, Chris (June 19, 2017).
"About 400,000 attend three days of EDC in Las Vegas"
.
Las Vegas Sun
. Retrieved
July 1,
2017
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"Illenium @ cosmicMEADOW, EDC Las Vegas, United States 2017-06-16"
.
1001 Tracklist
. Retrieved
July 1,
2017
.
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Nguyen, Lisa-sun (March 24, 2018).
"GARETH EMERY'S SOLD OUT LASERFACE: THE ENCORE SUCCEEDED IN MELTING OUR FACES"
.
EDM Identity
.
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"ATB Announces The Release Date For His Brand New Album"
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WeRaveYou
. February 22, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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"Blasterjaxx's release five new tracks under their EP 'XX Files'
"
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Radio&Music
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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"Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Pet Shop Boys, Party Favor & Seven Lions"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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"Danny Avila Gets 'High' On Intoxicating Single"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
April 28,
2017
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"Adam K & Slander feat. Matthew Steeper & Haliene ? Breathe (Original Mix)"
.
DancingAstronaut
. January 28, 2016
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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"Project 46 Releases Debut Album Beautiful on Ultra Music"
.
The Nocturnal Times
. July 10, 2015
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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"Gareth Emery, Standerwick, & Haliene Release "Saving Light"! | EDM Identity"
.
EDM Identity
. January 31, 2017
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
.
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"The Best EDM Female Vocalists that will Top Pop in 2017"
.
Dance and Rave
. March 9, 2017. Archived from
the original
on April 5, 2018
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
.
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Sutton, Stanley (November 29, 2017).
"Haliene, Trance Music's Newest Superstar Vocalist, Does Dreamstate as a Fan (Interview)"
.
Dance Music NW
. Retrieved
December 23,
2017
.
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"Monstercat surprises with Gareth Emery & Standerwick and the beautiful "Saving Light" ? EARMILK"
.
EARMILK
. February 1, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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"Gareth Emery & Standerwick's Release "Saving Light" via Monstercat"
.
thenocturnaltimes.com
. February 8, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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"Gareth Emery & Standerwick stand up against bullying with new single "Saving Light"; out now on Monstercat!"
.
EDM Nations
. February 1, 2017. Archived from
the original
on April 3, 2017
. Retrieved
April 24,
2017
.
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"Gareth Emery, Standerwick, & Haliene Release "Saving Light"!"
.
EDM Identity
. January 31, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
.
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.
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. Retrieved
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2017
.
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.
Your EDM
. Retrieved
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2017
.
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.
EDMTunes
. Retrieved
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2017
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.
We Rave You
. February 1, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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.
Trance Hub
. February 6, 2017
. Retrieved
April 27,
2017
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"Gareth Emery Takes on Bullying With 'Saving Light' Charity Release on Monstercat"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
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2017
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. discogs
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2017
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.
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. December 18, 2017
. Retrieved
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2017
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.
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. December 21, 2017
. Retrieved
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2017
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.
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. December 22, 2017
. Retrieved
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2017
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.
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. Retrieved
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.
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,
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,
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. February 5, 2018
. Retrieved
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2018
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.
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. Retrieved
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2018
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.
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. April 6, 2018
. Retrieved
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2018
.
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.
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. Retrieved
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.
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.
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.
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"Win a DJ Set Supporting HALIENE at Her "Heavenly Tour" Finale in Los Angeles"
.
EDM.com
. Retrieved
June 12,
2023
.
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"Haliene"
.
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"Freya Fox Wins Contest to Open for HALIENE - A Victory for Pride Month"
.
www.kpopwise.com
. Retrieved
July 3,
2023
.
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"https://twitter.com/HALIENE/status/1669781230496403457?s=20"
.
Twitter
. Retrieved
July 3,
2023
.
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"HALIENE Discusses Her Writing Process, LIVE Show, & More!"
.
EDM identity
. June 10, 2019.
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Haliene [@HALIENE] (April 8, 2023).
"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 ?"
(
Tweet
)
. Retrieved
June 27,
2023
– via
Twitter
.
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Narozniak, Rachel (September 2, 2022).
"HALIENE delivers sentient debut album 'HEAVENLY'
"
.
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. Retrieved
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2022
.
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a
b
"Hot Dance/Electronic Songs"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
June 22,
2023
.
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a
b
"Haliene Chart History – Dance/Mix Show Airplay"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved
August 10,
2018
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"?Stars & Moon (feat. Haliene) by Breathe Carolina & Shanahan"
. iTunes Store. December 28, 2015
. Retrieved
August 6,
2018
.
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"?Rush Over Me (feat. Haliene) by Seven Lions, Illenium & Said The Sky"
. iTunes Store. October 10, 2016
. Retrieved
August 6,
2018
.
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"Twilight vs Breathe (Feat. Haliene & Matthew Steeper) by Adam K & Soha"
.
iTunes Store
. March 2, 2018
. Retrieved
August 6,
2018
.
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"Long Way Home (feat. HALIENE) - Single by Tritonal on Apple Music"
.
iTunes Store
. Retrieved
January 22,
2020
.
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