OUT NOW ON OPHELIA RECORDS
Two-time EDMA “Best Female Artist” winner HALIENE releases her new single “Memory Of You”. Her dynamic and emotion-laden vocals stand out potently against an electronic backdrop of melodic bass elements in pop-friendly landscape. HALIENE partnered with fellow singer-songwriter Annika Wells (Crawl Outta Love, Nightlight with Illenium) to deliver heart-wrenching lyrics exploring the juxtaposition of nostalgia and the reality of a painful past relationship. Melodic dance drums build with rising synth melodies into guitar-lead drops. Debuted at Lost in Dreams in Los Angeles this past June, the release marks her first solo-original on Ophelia Records.
“Memory Of You came about very differently than most of my songs. During the COVID lockdowns, I woke up in the middle of the night with the phrase “the memory of you, loves me better than you do.” I had a planned zoom session with Annika Wells (of Nightlight, Sad Songs, Crawl Out of Love, etc. by Illenium) a few days later and thought it would be the perfect concept to explore with her as songwriters. I’m a huge fan of her writing and artistry and this was actually our first time working together. Typically, I am the primary driver of my lyrics and songwriting, and I don’t bring in other writers besides my husband Matt, as I find it can dilute the depth I personally pour into my songs. Memory of You was a rare case that a co-write worked really well! Just like producer-artists collaborate on production and sound design, Annika and I shared lyrical influence and melodic emotions together.
The song explores the juxtaposition of a nostalgic picture of a fading relationship with the chilling reality of waking up to its failure. How does one let go of something that your heart wants to hold onto? Sometimes, the memory of it all lives more fondly in the mind than the reality of what it actually was. That fact, once realized, becomes a powerful and positive means of liberation. We can make the intentional choice to frame our memories of the person in love and not hurt, even when there’s not much that’s genuine to hold onto. It expresses a profound way of releasing and meaningfully crystallizing, even a painful past in love to move on and let go.
I’m so proud of how this song captures this concept, and how Matt and I were able to bring it to life in the sounds and elements of the track. We wanted to preserve the tender emotions of the song sonically, yet frame it in a more pop-friendly structure against melodic bass drums and synths. We are so excited to share this heartfelt creation as my solo debut on Ophelia Records. Seven Lions has had an important influence on my career and I’ve shared a lot of big collabs on his label. I’m thrilled to finally join the family with my own song there and can’t wait to announce even more exciting things we have planned together.” – Kelly Sweet (HALIENE)
Emerging from the vibrant realms of trance and melodic dubstep, Grammy-nominated songstress and American performer HALIENE stands as a visionary force, redefining the very essence of an artist in electronic dance music. Crowned as Female Artist of the Year in the 2023 and 2024 EDMAs, she is a unique exception to an industry that principally uplifts male DJ producers. Not only has she dramatically altered the game but she’s paving an inspiring trail for vocalists and live acts in the changing topography of EDM. HALIENE's vocal prowess possesses an unparalleled ability to captivate millions globally, weaving empowering lyrics and heart-wrenching melodies into a tapestry of emotional resonance. Her voice has graced singles alongside dance music giants such as Armin Van Buuren, Illenium, Gareth Emery, Da Tweekaz, Excision, Seven Lions, and many more, consistently dominating charts worldwide. Evolving beyond collaborations, HALIENE has solidified herself as a genre-defying solo artist, seamlessly bridging the gap between poetic lyricism and melodic dance music. Her releases boast millions of streams, crafting some of the most iconic melodies within the dance music landscape. Acclaimed for chart-topping singles and energetic live shows, HALIENE has soared to superstar status within the industry. Her debut album "Heavenly," garnered strong radio support and multiple sold-out stops across her branded solo tours. From Australia to Europe, Mexico to Canada, her performances have electrified fans across the world, whether her own headlining shows at historic venues such as The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles or Webster Hall in NYC, to prime slots at renowned festivals like EDC, Dreamstate, Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, Ember Shores and many more.
As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia is a label that promotes independent dance music and has been the official home for his music since 2018. In just 4 years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest new labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With massive releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia was voted Best Label and Compilation Album (Ophelia Volume 1) of 2019 by r/edm, has multiple #1 iTunes Dance records and sold out showcases and hosts festival stage takeovers across the country.